Dripstone NSW

Postcode 2820 · Dubbo Regional LGA

Dripstone is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Dubbo Regional local government area (postcode 2820). With a population of 68, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 52. Households earn a median income of $59K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Dripstone is $425,000, having dropped significantly 71.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $640. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 7.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $961.

Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. The crime rate in the Dubbo Regional LGA is moderate at 6,959 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Dripstone offers a gross rental yield of 7.8%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($425K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -71.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield7.8% High Yield
Price vs State$425K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability7.3x Moderate
Price Momentum-71.9% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education3/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$425K
-71.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$240
POPULATION
68
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age52
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,125
Personal Income /wk$537
Mortgage /mth$961
CRIME (Dubbo Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,959
Total Incidents3,936
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
Data: 2025