North Canberra
Dickson
Dickson at a glance
Median house
$1,110,350
Sales data pending
Median unit
$625,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,292
Median age 30
About
Welcome to Dickson.
Dickson is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,110,350
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $625,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$436/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
$1,110,350
Sales data pending
$625,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
3,292
Median age: 30
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.04%
Based on $1,110,350 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.16%
Based on $625,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,292
Median age
30
Family households
53%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
427
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dickson.
Local schools for Dickson
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
North Ainslie Primary School
Lyneham High School
Lyneham Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Dickson.
- What is the median house price in Dickson?
- The median house price in Dickson, ACT 2602 is $1,110,350. The median unit price is $625,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Dickson postcode?
- Dickson is in the 2602 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Dickson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $436, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Dickson?
- There are 20 schools serving Dickson on this page, including Daramalan College, Emmaus Christian School, North Ainslie Primary School.
- How walkable is Dickson?
- Dickson has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dickson?
- Dickson is close to Lyneham, Downer, Ainslie, O Connor, Watson.
- What is the population of Dickson?
- Dickson has approximately 3,292 residents. The median age is 30.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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