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A popular city in the Orana region, Dubba has a population of 38,392 as per the census of June 2018. The city lies at the intersection of Golden, Mitchel and Newell highways. Orange is a city relatively close to Dubbo - which is 144 km to the northwest. The National highways link north to Brisbane, the south to Melbourne, east to Sydney & Newcastle. Adelaide and Broken Hill are also well-connected.

There are many heritage-listed sites in the city which are worth a visit. These include Old Dubbo Gaol, Colonial Mutual Life Building, and National Australia Bank building, among many others.

Tourism in Dubbo Tourism is a major industry of Dubbo and has contributed to the city's growth with many things to do and see in the city. There is the famous Western Plains Zoo, where tourists can find many endangered animals, including Indian rhinoceroses, among many others. There are many other attractions, like the Old Dubbo Gaol and Dundullimal Homestead. The commercial centre situated in Macquarie Street also attracts many tourists throughout the year. There are many unique boutique stores in the city for shopping. The shopping districts are Riverdale, Orana Mall and Centro Dubbo, among others.

Transport in Dubbo The city is well-connected by the railway lines. Dubbo Buslines operate throughout the city. The regional airport has flights to Canberra, Newcastle and Sydney.

History of Dubbo Dubbo has a long history that dates back 40,000 years + of Aboriginal heritage. John Oxley was the first explorer and surveyor who reported the area. To honour his findings, the region was named Dubbo. Later, Robert Dulhunty and Lawrence Dulhunty were the first British colonists who came to the region. In 1966, Dubbo was proclaimed as a city. The city is still undergoing many developmental changes, which is expected to increase in the future.