Our dynamic Region is supported by quality infrastructure, diverse industry and significant growth opportunities. A strategic location in Central NSW and a catchment area one third the size of NSW, means the Dubbo Region has remained at the forefront of regional growth, investment and opportunity.

Economic Development Team

Dubbo Regional Council takes a holistic approach to economic development growth and expansion. This involves supporting the attraction of new investment via business, development of existing businesses, expansion of industries, workforce, events and destination experiences.

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ecdev@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
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Case studies
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Herb Smith, the Founder and Managing Director of Dreamtime Tuka.
“We are proving that being located in regional Australia is not a barrier to doing business anymore.”
Herb Smith
Founder/Managing Director
Dreamtime Tuka
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TOM CAVANAGH Director at EMS Group Pty Ltd, Founder Channel 40.
“The cost of doing business is also more affordable, land prices allow for expansion and our road connections mean that we can take advantage of opportunities as they present themselves.”
Tom Cavanagh
Director
EMS Group Pty Ltd
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Grassland Poultry's Kim and Bryan Kiss.
“Wellington has a great diversity within its agricultural community and it’s supportive of each other. It’s not hard to start something new, people are always interested in what you are doing.”
Kim Kiss
Co-owner
Grassland Poultry
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Ned and Lynda Brennan from Brennans Welding.
“Wellington offers a work-life balance that our metropolitan counterparts are envious of – “wandering Mount Arthur’s walking trails, skiing at Lake Burrendong or playing sport, there’s always plenty of time for that and our families.””
Ned Brennan
Owner
Brennan's Welding
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The Invest in the Dubbo Region Prospectus offers a taste of what our Region has to offer.
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Investment Prospectus

The Invest in the Dubbo Region Prospectus offers a taste of what our great Region has to offer.

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Our Region
53,240 population
19,217 local jobs
4,817 businesses operating
$375,000 median house price

Data Centre

Population

A snapshot of the Dubbo Region's population and demography.
Dubbo land and property statistics

Download our current overview on Dubbo's property prices, household structures and more.
Wellington land and property statistics

Download our current overview on Wellington's property prices, household structures and more.
Employment

Rates measure the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour.
Gross Regional Product

GRP is the net measure of wealth generated by the region.
Tourism

Tourism Research Australia provides quarterly summaries of domestic and international travel data and tourism statistics for the Dubbo Region.
Dubbo's economic trends

Estimated resident population (ERP) is a measure of population trends for the area.
Quick statistics community

For students, the public and policy makers to better understand the Dubbo Region and its vibrant community.
Quick statistics economy

For business and industry; economic and demographic information on the Dubbo Region.
The 2019 Economic Profile
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Economic Profile

View an in-depth overview of the Dubbo Region's Economic Profile.

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Business Events
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The MyDubbo Region Shopping Card is an initiative of Dubbo Regional Council.

Shop Local

Take the hassle out of shopping or gift buying with the myDubbo Region shopping card, redeemable at over 100 local businesses in Dubbo, Wellington and surrounding villages.
This program is delivered by Dubbo Regional Council's Economic Development team.

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Regional Platters magazine

Regional Platters

Regional Platters is an agricultural trail guide designed to connect producers in the central west with a range of markets including the group visitor market, investors and special interest groups.

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