Living and Working in wonderful Dubbo
Find out why we love it here!
You will immediately feel welcome in the very heart of regional New South Wales, where the great Australian dream of a family home with a big backyard is within your reach.
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Live here.
With median family home prices around $400,000, Dubbo really is an affordable place to live, work and play. Enjoy convenient access to all the services you need as well as efficient transport facilities. Dubbo is the hub of the Orana Region, connecting and servicing a broad catchment population of 120,000 people.
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Work here.
With over 5,200 businesses operating in the Dubbo region, employment opportunities exist in the areas of healthcare, education and professional services. The Dubbo airport provides easy access, and short work commutes mean that quality of life and valuable family time are very much enjoyed here.
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Play here.
Safari in your own backyard! Home to the acclaimed Taronga Western Plains Zoo, the Dubbo region also plays host to a fantastic range of cultural events, festivals and markets all year round. The Cultural Centre with its exhibitions, Regional Theatre and Turf Club ensure there really is something for the whole family in Dubbo.
Some quick facts about Dubbo
Key Employment Prospects
Engineering and planning, education and training (particularly maths and science teachers), medical specialists (doctors, dentists and nurses), social services, manufacturing and labourers.
Key Business Opportunities
Healthcare, retail, building and development, mining services, manufacturing, transport and logistics, and warehousing.
Retail Services
Six shopping centres, with over 90 speciality stores and CBD specialty shops.
Schools
14 primary schools (7 public and 7 private); 6 secondary schools (3 public and 3 private)
Tertiary Education
4 tertiary campuses: Charles Sturt University, School of Rural Health (University of Sydney), TAFE NSW Western Institute and Alesco Learning Centre.
Leisure and Dining
In excess of 120 eateries including licensed hotels and clubs, restaurants, cafes and food halls.
Health
5 aged-care centres, 1 public, 1 private and 1 rehabilitation hospital
Climate
Summers range from 17 to 31 degrees; winter from three to 16 degrees. Average annual rainfall is 588mm.
*source www.evocities.com.au