It was initially named Western Plains Regional Council for almost four months, and its name was changed to Dubbo Regional Council on 7 September 2016.

[2] 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.

[3] The current mayor of Dubbo Regional Council is Councillor Josh Black.

[4] As well as the regional centre of Dubbo, the following towns and localities are located within Dubbo Regional Council: Dubbo Regional Council area has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: The population for the predecessor councils was estimated in 2015 as:[20] The Dubbo Regional Council is composed of ten councillors elected proportionally.

All councillors are elected for a fixed four-year term of office.