Explore Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Dubbo, NSW map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of New South Wales or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Dubbo and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Dubbo.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Dubbo |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Dubbo Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.28115 |
| Longitude | 148.61742 |
| Population | 43,516 |
| Density | 43.6 /km² |
| Area | 999.2 km² |
| Elevation | 264 m |
| Postcode | 2830 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 299 km northwest |
Dubbo is a locality in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 43,516. The locality covers an area of 999.2 km², giving a population density of about 43.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 264 m above sea level. It lies approximately 299 km northwest of Sydney. Dubbo is located at 32.2811°S, 148.6174°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2830. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dubbo lies at the confluence of the Macquarie River and the vast, undulating plains of the central west, a place where the earth breathes a dry, golden air. It lies 116.3 km north-north-west of Orange, NSW (from Orange, NSW: bearing 338°T), and is situated 18.6 km west of Wongarbon. The landscape here is not dramatic in its contours, but rather possesses a quiet, persistent beauty, marked by the wide sweep of the sky and the hardy resilience of native vegetation. Scrubby bottlebrush and acacia dot the paddocks, their colours muted under the strong Australian sun, a testament to the land's enduring spirit. The Macquarie itself, often a silver ribbon winding through the dry earth, lends a vital artery to the region, its presence shaping the very character of Dubbo and the surrounding country. Evenings here can be a spectacle of colour, the sky bleeding into hues of apricot and rose as the day gives way, casting long shadows across the fields.
The history of Dubbo is deeply entwined with the pastoral and agricultural pursuits that have shaped this part of New South Wales. Originally a site of significance for the Wiradjuri people, the European settlement of the area began in earnest in the mid-19th century, drawn by the fertile lands and the Macquarie River's potential for transport and irrigation. The town grew steadily, becoming a crucial hub for the wool and grain industries, its economy built on the bounty of the surrounding farms. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, Dubbo has diversified, embracing its role as a regional centre for commerce, health, and education. Tourism also plays a significant part, drawing visitors to its unique attractions, and the town hums with the quiet industry of a community that understands the value of steady progress.
Dubbo's cultural life is a vibrant mix of regional pride and broader Australian connections. While not a hub for major professional sporting leagues like the AFL or NRL, the spirit of sport is alive in local competitions and community teams. The city hosts significant annual events that draw crowds from across the state, celebrating everything from local produce to agricultural achievements. For visitors, the Taronga Western Plains Zoo is a world-renowned attraction, offering a unique safari-style experience. The Macquarie River provides opportunities for recreation, and the surrounding parklands offer tranquil escapes. Dubbo is also home to renowned educational institutions, contributing to its standing as a significant regional centre. While no international music or film stars claim Dubbo as their sole origin, the town has nurtured many individuals who have gone on to make their mark in various fields, embodying the quiet determination and resilience characteristic of this part of Australia.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Dubbo, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Dubbo, in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dubbo includes the postcode (2830), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Dubbo Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dubbo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |