NSW · Dubbo Regional Council
Wellington, 2820
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wellington is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Dubbo Regional, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with transport and access and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 4,096
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $975
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 268 of 1,789
- Median monthly mortgage
- $936
- Employment rate
- 39.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 175 / 97 / 50
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 64
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 519
- Against the person
- 163
- Against property
- 187
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 126.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 25 residents
- State safety percentile
- 85.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -17.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order93
- Breach Bail Conditions79
- Domestic Violence Related Assault84
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment103
- Malicious Damage To Property98
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 837.5
- St Mary's Catholic School WellingtonCombined
- Wellington Christian SchoolPrimary
- Wellington High SchoolSecondary
- Wellington Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
130 public transport stops in this suburb
- Arthur St At Warne St
- Arthur St At Warne St
- Gobolion St At Raymond St
- Simpson St At Warne St
- Simpson St At Warne St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
115 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
June 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home30 MAXWELL STREET WELLINGTON 2820Under Assessment
- Subdivision11 HYERONIMUS AVENUE WELLINGTON 2820Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 PARINGA PLACE WELLINGTON 2820Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation147-149 GISBORNE STREET WELLINGTON 2820Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision24 LEE STREET WELLINGTON 2820Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure72 GOBOLION STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises47 LEE STREET WELLINGTON 2820Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club75 ARTHUR STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Shop33-40 NANIMA CRESCENT WELLINGTON 2820Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure107/-/DP1286512Determined
January 2026
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia29 NANIMA CRESCENT WELLINGTON 2820Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure108 GOBOLION STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation106 SIMPSON STREET WELLINGTON 2820Deferred Commencement
- Erection of a new structure; Community facility300 NANIMA VILLAGE ROAD WELLINGTON 2820Determined
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation100 Gobolion Street, WellingtonDetermined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport120 MAXWELL STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
- Subdivision300 NANIMA VILLAGE ROAD WELLINGTON 2820Determined
- Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure91 GOBOLION STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
November 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Shop; Neighbourhood shop1 LEE STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation7 REID STREET WELLINGTON 2820Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences58-60 PERCY STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
October 2025
- Restaurant or cafe; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia3 NANIMA CRESCENT WELLINGTON 2820Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport40 PARKES STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space8 NANCARROW LANE WELLINGTON 2820Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space41 GOBOLION STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation147-149 GISBORNE STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space61 WARNE STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision109 LEE STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure111 WARNE STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure40 ZOUCH STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool111 WARNE STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure33 MAXWELL STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
March 2025
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation62 ARTHUR STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool161 GISBORNE STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 PERCY STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure47 FALLS ROAD WELLINGTON 2820Additional Information Requested
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 BANGALLA CRESCENT WELLINGTON 2820Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Access ramp; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Rainwater tanks; Shipping containers; Portable offices; Supporting Development18 BANGALLA CRESCENT WELLINGTON 2820Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)138 WHITELEY STREET WELLINGTON 2820Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure107 / / DP787525Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Ogdens Coaches Depot, Thornton StBus stop
- Pierce St at Charles StBus stop
- Thornton St before Zouch StBus stop
- Wellington Community Childrens CentreKindergarten
- University of New South Wales Wellington Research StationUniversity
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Bell ParkPark
- Kennard ParkPark
- Lions ParkPark
- Market SquarePark
- Rygate ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 6
- Emergency department
- On site
- Keirle's PharmacyNanima Crescentpharmacy
- Max Astri Optometrists by G&M EyecareNanima Crescentoptometrist
- Swift Street Medical Centredoctor
- Wellington Advantage PharmacyNanima Crescentpharmacy
- Wellington Health ServiceThornton Streethospital
- Wellington Smiles DentalLee Streetdentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
5 state heritage places
- Blacks CampUniversity Road, WellingtonSHR
- John Fowler 7nhp Steam Road Locomotive7 Nanima Crescent WellingtonSHR
- Wellington Convict and Mission Site - Maynggu GanaiCurtis Street, WellingtonSHR
- Wellington Post Office21 Maughan Street WellingtonSHR
- Wellington Town CommonWellingtonSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- P's in a PodLee Streetkindergarten
- Wellington Community Childrens Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 42.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 47% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3118th in Australia
- State rank
- 993rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #124 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #288 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Ogdens Coaches Depot, Thornton Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Pierce St at Charles Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Thornton St before Zouch Stamenitiesbus_stop
- University of New South Wales Wellington Research Stationamenitiesuniversity
- Wellington Community Childrens Centreamenitieskindergarten
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime93
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime79
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime84
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime103
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime98
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in Dubbo Regional Council
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Comparable suburbs
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