RFBI Darby Close Masonic Retirement Village

RFBI Darby Close Masonic Retirement Village is an independent living retirement village situated in Dubbo, NSW, approximately 4km from the CBD with a bus service at the village entrance. Opened in 1983 and operated by RFBI (Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution), the village comprises 45 units — 26 one-bedroom and 19 two-bedroom — built as duplexes with individual laundries and either lockup garages or car spaces. The village hall features a comprehensive library and hosts regular activities including crafts, card games, high tea, and celebrations such as Christmas and Melbourne Cup day. The grounds are noted for their beautiful gardens, including some rare plant species, and several units have solar panels and natural gas. A departure fee applies when leaving the village; no residential aged care is co-located at this site.