Dubbo Regional Council

Dubbo Regional Council New South Wales
Location of Dubbo Regional Council in New South Wales
Coordinates	32°15′S 148°36′E / 32.250°S 148.600°E / -32.250; 148.600Coordinates: 32°15′S 148°36′E / 32.250°S 148.600°E / -32.250; 148.600
Population	50,627 (2016 est.)
• Density	6.7180/km2 (17.3996/sq mi)
Established	12 May 2016 (2016-05-12)
Area	7,536 km2 (2,909.7 sq mi)
Administrator	Michael Kniepp
Council seat	Dubbo
Region	Central West Orana
State electorate(s)	Dubbo
Federal Division(s)	Parkes Calare
LGAs around Dubbo Regional Council: Gilgandra Warrumbungle Narromine Dubbo Regional Council Mid-Western Cabonne

The Dubbo Regional Council is a local government area located in the Central West and Orana regions of New South Wales, Australia. The council was formed on 12 May 2016 through a merger of the City of Dubbo and Wellington Council. Originally named Western Plains Regional Council, the name was changed to Dubbo Regional Council on 7 September 2016.

The council comprises an area of 7,536 square kilometres (2,910 sq mi) and occupies part of the central western plains of New South Wales, surrounding the regional centre of Dubbo. At the time of its establishment the council had an estimated population of 50,627.

The Administrator of Dubbo Regional Council is Michael Kniepp, until the elections for councillors to take place on 9 September 2017.

As well as the regional centre of Dubbo, the following towns and localities are located within Dubbo Regional Council

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The population for the predecessor councils was estimated in 2015 as:

Once elected, the Dubbo Regional Council will comprise 10 Councillors elected proportionally; two each from five wards—Dubbo Central, Dubbo East, Dubbo North, Dubbo South and Wellington Wards. All Councillors are expected to be elected for a fixed four-year term of office with effect from 9 September 2017.