Dubbo score: 19/100 (Low) Updated September 27, 2026

Is Dubbo safe? Australia travel risk

Is Dubbo safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026

Dubbo scores 19/100 on our travel risk index (Low). The US State Department rates Australia Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 18 Aug 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.

Dubbo scores 19/100 (Low). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Australia (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Dubbo: nearest emergency and transport facilities, frequently asked questions.

Driven by: security (23/100) and natural hazards (23/100).

A score of 19 is higher than the scores of 5% of the 241 countries we cover.

Consult the Australia travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.

Local Geographic Profile

Dubbo belongs to New South Wales (Australia), centered at coordinates 32.2569° S, 148.6011° E (264 m above sea level). Distance to Canberra is 341.1 km towards the S.

Region
New South Wales

Coordinates
32.2569° S, 148.6011° E

Elevation
264 m

Time Zone
Australia/Sydney

Population
38,783

Nearest city with evaluated safety score: Sydney (301.1 km SE).

Emergency & Transport Infrastructure

Aviation Hub Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) 5.1 km NNW

Hospital Care Dubbo Base Hospital 2.7 km NE

Police Station Dubbo Police Station 1.2 km NNE

Surrounding Localities in Australia

Mudgee · 100.6 km ESE Parkes · 105.6 km SSW Orange · 123.3 km SSE Forbes · 136.6 km SSW Bathurst · 158.3 km SE

Natural Hazard Calendar & History

No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.

For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Australia travel advice & laws.

Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Australia entry requirements.

Nearby Destinations with Scored Guides

Parkes 10

105.6 km SSW

Orange 10

123.3 km SSE

Questions travellers ask about Dubbo

Is Dubbo safe?

Dubbo currently scores 19/100 on our composite travel risk index (low risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Australia (Level 1 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.

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