Dubbo /ˈdʌboʊ/ is a city in the Orana Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is the largest population centre in the Orana region, with a population of 42,108, and serves an estimated catchment of 130,000.It is located at the intersection of the Mitchell, Newell and Golden highways. Dubbo is located approximately 275 m (902 ft) above sea level, 303 km (188 mi) north-west of Sydney (400 km (249 mi) by road) and is a major road and rail freight hub to other parts of New South Wales.