Australia · Urban centre/locality
The available budget figures add up to A$3,744 a month across 6 categories. The subtotal uses published references, which can come from earlier periods and wider areas.
Missing from the published budget: Utilities, Groceries, Internet and mobile.
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| Published item | Monthly reference | Area and data period |
|---|---|---|
| RentRentMedian | AUD 1,343.33 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 310 / week | LocalDubbo2021 Census data (5 years old)Older reference |
| TransportTransportMean | AUD 944.32 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 217.92 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| FuelMotor vehicle fuel, lubricants and additivesMean | AUD 217.45 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 50.18 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Healthcare and insuranceMedical care and health expensesMean | AUD 377.74 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 87.17 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| ChildcareChild care servicesMean | AUD 99.06 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 22.86 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| EducationEducationMean | AUD 192.75 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 44.48 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| LeisureRecreationMean | AUD 786.33 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 181.46 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
Component-only references: Utilities, Groceries, Internet and mobile. These categories publish components or unit prices, not a whole amount. Open the full component list below.
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| Published item | Monthly reference | Area and data period |
|---|---|---|
| EducationEducationMean | AUD 190.06 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 43.86 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| EducationEducationMean | AUD 192.75 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 44.48 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| LeisureRecreationMean | AUD 744.68 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 171.85 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| LeisureRecreationMean | AUD 786.33 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 181.46 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Internet and mobileInternet chargesMean | AUD 28.04 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 6.47 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Internet and mobileInternet chargesMean | AUD 25.39 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 5.86 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Internet and mobileMobile telephone accountMean | AUD 74.71 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 17.24 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Internet and mobileMobile telephone accountMean | AUD 72.63 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 16.76 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Internet and mobileCommunicationMean | AUD 202.02 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 46.62 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Internet and mobileCommunicationMean | AUD 204.88 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 47.28 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| TransportPublic transport faresMean | AUD 25.26 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 5.83 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| TransportPublic transport faresMean | AUD 35.75 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 8.25 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| FuelMotor vehicle fuel, lubricants and additivesMean | AUD 215.11 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 49.64 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| FuelMotor vehicle fuel, lubricants and additivesMean | AUD 217.45 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 50.18 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| TransportTransportMean | AUD 895.66 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 206.69 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| TransportTransportMean | AUD 944.32 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 217.92 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Healthcare and insuranceMedical care and health expensesMean | AUD 356.98 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 82.38 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Healthcare and insuranceMedical care and health expensesMean | AUD 377.74 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 87.17 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| ChildcareChild care servicesMean | AUD 76.09 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 17.56 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| ChildcareChild care servicesMean | AUD 99.06 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 22.86 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| GroceriesFood and non-alcoholic beveragesMean | AUD 1,026.87 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 236.97 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| GroceriesFood and non-alcoholic beveragesMean | AUD 1,077.92 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 248.75 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| UtilitiesDomestic fuel and powerMean | AUD 177.32 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 40.92 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| UtilitiesDomestic fuel and powerMean | AUD 170.86 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 39.43 / week | State / provinceNew South WalesJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
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| Home and measure | Published amount | Exact source area |
|---|---|---|
| Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizesMedian · Existing tenancies | AUD 310 per week Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizes · Existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · 2021 Census data (5 years old) Dubbo · Urban centre or locality Local Older reference | DubboUrban centre or localityOccupied private dwellings being rented; excludes rent-free and visitor-only/non-classifiable households |
| Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizesMedian · Existing tenancies | AUD 420 per week Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizes · Existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · 2021 Census data (5 years old) New South Wales · State State / province Older reference | New South WalesStateOccupied private dwellings being rented; excludes rent-free and visitor-only/non-classifiable households |
| Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizesMedian · Existing tenancies | AUD 375 per week Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizes · Existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · 2021 Census data (5 years old) Australia · Country National Older reference | AustraliaCountryOccupied private dwellings being rented; excludes rent-free and visitor-only/non-classifiable households |
Figures are comparable only when the area, housing type, period and rent definition match.
Gross pay is before personal deductions. A regional or national figure does not establish a local salary.
Search professions for this place| Occupation | Published pay | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LabourersANZSCO 8 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 32.559 per hour Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Machinery operators and driversANZSCO 7 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 36.785 per hour Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Sales workersANZSCO 6 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 31.538 per hour Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Clerical and administrative workersANZSCO 5 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 42.846 per hour Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Community and personal service workersANZSCO 4 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 36.67 per hour Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Technicians and trades workersANZSCO 3 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 37.5 per hour Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| ProfessionalsANZSCO 2 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 60.095 per hour Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| ManagersANZSCO 1 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 60.533 per hour Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| LabourersANZSCO 8 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 900 per week Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Machinery operators and driversANZSCO 7 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 1,411.548 per week Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Sales workersANZSCO 6 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 760.189 per week Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Clerical and administrative workersANZSCO 5 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 1,334.153 per week Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Community and personal service workersANZSCO 4 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 962.939 per week Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Technicians and trades workersANZSCO 3 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 1,348.918 per week Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| ProfessionalsANZSCO 2 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 1,980 per week Median · August 2025 data New South Wales · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
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AUD 390 per week Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizes · Existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · 2021 Census data (5 years old) Blue Mountains · Urban centre or locality Local Older referenceWithin 15 km in a straight line of the place reference point. This is not an admission area or a travel distance.
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