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Home builders in Dubbo & Orana
Minimum lot sizes across these 9 suburbs run from 100 m² to 2000 m². That figure decides whether a second dwelling or a subdivision is even a question on your block.
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Dubbo & Orana suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Heritage mapped | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baradine | R5 Large Lot | 1 | Mapped | 1 |
| Coonabarabran | R1 General, R5 Large Lot | 5 | Mapped | 2 |
| Dubbo | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R5 Large Lot | 219 | Mapped | 1 |
| Narromine | R1 General, R5 Large Lot | 20 | Mapped | 1 |
| Nyngan | R1 General, R5 Large Lot | 4 | Mapped | 1 |
| Trangie | R1 General, R5 Large Lot | 6 | Mapped | 1 |
| Warren | R1 General, R5 Large Lot | 0 | Mapped | 0 |
| Wellington | R1 General, R5 Large Lot | 68 | Mapped | 2 |
| Wongarbon | R5 Large Lot | 15 | Mapped | 1 |
Reading the table
- The 9 mapped suburbs cover 8651 km² between them — Nyngan is the largest at 2142 km² and Wellington the smallest at 16 km².
Which Dubbo & Orana suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Nyngan is the largest at 2142.3 km², Wellington the most compact at 15.9 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Warren, with 0 overlay families mapped against 2 in Coonabarabran.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Warren — no heritage records intersect it. Dubbo carries 219.
- Biggest minimum lot size
Nyngan at 3000-4999 m² minimum, against 300-349 m² minimum in Dubbo.
Questions about building in Dubbo & Orana
Which council approves building work in Dubbo & Orana?
5: Baradine and Coonabarabran with Warrumbungle Council; Dubbo, Wellington and Wongarbon with Dubbo Regional Council; Narromine and Trangie with Narromine Shire Council; Nyngan with Bogan Council; Warren with Warren Council.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Dubbo & Orana?
Yes, in all 9 mapped Dubbo & Orana suburbs: Baradine, Coonabarabran, Dubbo, Narromine, Nyngan, Trangie, Warren, Wellington and Wongarbon.
Which Dubbo & Orana suburb has the most planning constraints?
Coonabarabran: 2 overlay families against 0 in Warren.
What planning zones apply across Dubbo & Orana?
3: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential and R5 Large Lot Residential. Widest range: Dubbo, at 3.
Is heritage mapped in Dubbo & Orana?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Dubbo 219, Wellington 68, Narromine 20, Wongarbon 15, Trangie 6, Coonabarabran 5, Nyngan 4, Baradine 1. None in Warren.
What is the minimum lot size across Dubbo & Orana?
Dubbo: 300-349 m² minimum; Narromine: 450-474 m² minimum; Nyngan: 3000-4999 m² minimum; Trangie: 400-599.9 m² minimum; Warren: 2000-2999 m² minimum; Wellington: 2000-2999 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Baradine and Coonabarabran with Warrumbungle Council (Warrumbungle Local Environmental Plan 2013); Dubbo, Wellington and Wongarbon with Dubbo Regional Council (Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022); Narromine and Trangie with Narromine Shire Council (Narromine Local Environmental Plan 2011); Nyngan with Bogan Council (Bogan Local Environmental Plan 2011); Warren with Warren Council (Warren Local Environmental Plan 2012). Read 2026-09-20.
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