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We are delighted to welcome you into our thriving and dynamic community where you are free to choose the perfect lifestyle for you. The Dubbo Region outshines the big cities in both affordability and liveability, with an impressive range of housing options, health and education services and little to no work commute – your quality of life is second to none.

Dubbo / Relish in the vibrant atmosphere of a regional city with room to live, work and grow. In Dubbo you can forge a career, study for that long awaited university degree, all while spending quality time with your friends and family with all the amenities of a major city.

Wellington / Enjoy the relaxed pace of life where unique history and striking natural features combine to create the idyllic country escape you have been dreaming of. Life in Wellington is your chance to escape the hustle and bustle.

Or take up residence in one of our charming, close-knit village communities, each with their own special story and vibe contributing to the multifaceted make up of our vibrant Region.

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The perfect home is waiting for you in the Dubbo Region. Leave the tiny apartments with large mortgages behind and trade up to a family friendly four bedder, or find comfortable options to downsize – our real estate market caters to all ages, styles and budgets.

Our community enjoys the very best of both worlds. Dubbo’s new and ever expanding estates are designed to complement any lifestyle, with enviable locations within minutes of the CBD, major shopping centres, sporting facilities and schools.

Wellington offers you the opportunity to achieve the ultimate tree change that you have been yearning for, without the big price tag! With magnificent heritage homes, rolling hills and acres of land to enjoy, there are enticing opportunities offering value, position and potential.

Find not only a house, but a home in the Dubbo Region’s welcoming community.

Meet new people, try a new hobby, or volunteer to give back to the community you now call home.

The Dubbo Region’s people make it a special place to live, with many opportunities to connect through clubs and groups. Our Region hosts diverse faiths and places of worship, volunteer and charitable organisations, historical societies, and multicultural groups. There are numerous ways to meet like-minded residents, find support, or influence change.

For kids, there are plenty of clubs and sporting groups, from art and drama to scouts and army cadets. The Region has a strong sporting culture with excellent facilities, including the Dubbo and Wellington Aquatic Leisure Centres, the Geurie pool, and various social and competitive clubs.

Cycling enthusiasts can enjoy the 400m flat track velodrome at the Dubbo Regional Cycling Facility, local cycleways, or mountain bike tracks at Mount Arthur Reserve. The Barden Park Athletics Centre of Excellence offers a synthetic running track and throwing event infrastructure, while golf lovers can enjoy the 27-hole Dubbo Golf Club and the 18-hole Wellington Golf Club.

Residents have access to numerous gyms and fitness centers offering CrossFit, Pilates, martial arts, yoga, aerial fitness, group classes, and the popular Dubbo parkrun. Additional activities include paintball and an indoor multi-sports center for basketball, indoor netball, and indoor cricket.

The Dubbo Region offers a broad range of medical and allied health services and facilities. The Dubbo Hospital serves as a base for the Orana Region (an area greater than one-third the size of New South Wales) and offers emergency and acute medical, surgical, obstetric and paediatric care.

Residents of our Region have ready access to general practitioners, specialists and diagnostic services, as well as an extensive primary and community health network. The region’s hospitals are licensed to provide a variety of services including surgery, medicine, and rehabilitation, obstetric and neonatal care.

Our Region has scores of dentists, physiotherapists, orthodontists and other professionals providing general and specialised care within offices and surgeries in the city, towns and villages. For those seeking alternative health options the region has an impressive selection of massage therapists, reiki and meditation masters and naturopaths.

The Dubbo Region plays an important role in servicing the needs of aged care and retirees. There are many options for those entering retirement and seeking ‘community-style’ living with estates studded with quality apartments nestled in modern housing estates. These estates are home to social and recreational programs, and frequent catch-ups over a shared cheese platter by the pool! For the precious aged and frail members of our community, the region offers a number of retirement villages and facilities offering clinical care and a high level of safety and comfort.

Whether you are looking for the perfect school for the kids or need to upskill for that next career move, you can discover a world of knowledge in your own backyard. The Dubbo Region is home to a high-quality education network comprising of a mix of early childhood, public, independent, and tertiary institutions.

If you’re looking for childcare close to home, there is a range of preschool, long and occasional day care, after-school, and vacation care services across our neighbourhoods.

The Dubbo Region provides ample opportunities to pursue that desired degree or you can upskill your way with a variety of institutions and education styles to choose from.

Charles Sturt University – Dubbo Campus / CSU has been providing the community with tertiary education for over 25 years. The Dubbo Campus offers a range of study options including full time, part time, on campus and online.

TAFE Western – Dubbo and Wellington Campus / You have every opportunity to upskill or learn something entirely new at TAFE Western with an extensive range of courses and programs available.

University of Sydney – School of Rural Health / Now offering the University of Sydney’s entire four-year postgraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) program in Dubbo. Study a world-class medical degree in regional NSW with the added benefits of a more personalised study experience, smaller class sizes, more face-to-face time with clinicians and tutors and clinical training centred on the newly redeveloped Dubbo Hospital.

VERTO Western College – Dubbo / Is a not-for-profit community organisation that offers courses designed to help you get the skills you need to start a job, progress in your career or go on to higher education. The college also provides guidance and contacts for both education and work options beyond Year 10.

In our Region you have the freedom and available options to choose the work and life balance that is right for you. You will find that opportunities abound in the Dubbo Region with a range of industries working together to create a strong and stable economy and an unemployment rate consistently below the New South Wales average.

The main industries we work in are: health, retail, education, government services, tourism, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, business services and transport. The surrounding region is also well positioned as an expanding mining services centre with both established and emerging mining and exploration projects.

Our Region has seen a wonderful increase in cultural diversity over the years, welcoming families from all over the world, embracing our shared heritage and joining in with the vibrancy and rich tapestry that our new residents bring.

We understand that the move to regional Australia can feel BIG, and we have amazing local groups and networks who aim to unite you with your diaspora here in the Dubbo Region and support you and your family during your transition and beyond.

Cultural and multicultural community groups

The Dubbo Region is the main shopping hub for more than 200,000 people drawn from an area one-third the size of New South Wales.

Shop big or shop small. With major retail outlets, artisan wares, beautiful boutiques, and home maker centres you are bound to find what you are looking for.

Come shopping in the Dubbo Region and you are sure to be well stocked with all your favourites. From fresh paddock to plate produce, farm fresh eggs and vegetables all locally grown, or if you are more inclined with the big brands Aldi, Coles and Woolworths have you sorted. Or why not discover your local precinct? With independent specialty grocers, butchers, bakers, delicatessens, beauticians, and boutiques just around the corner.

Work your way through delicious dining options with your choice of local cafes, pubs, clubs and breweries or enjoy your favourite dine-in and take-aways where you are spoilt with options from Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Italian and more.

You are sure to find your local favourites 'local' in no time.

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Our Region is known for our key attractions and activities and as a local resident you can access free or discounted entry at the following attractions (conditions apply):

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If you are looking for even more adventure and love to explore the great outdoors, there is no better place than your new home. Considered the anchor location for the Great Western Plains, Dubbo is the perfect base from which to explore some of the most unique destinations Australia has to offer. From extraordinary experiences and immense natural landscapes, or exploring the regions vast history, heritage and culture, the Great Western Plains strikes the perfect balance between blissful relaxation, heart pumping adrenaline and everything else in between.

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