Dickson vs Lyneham
Dickson (median $1,110,350) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Lyneham ($1,232,500).
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Dickson and Lyneham side by side
| Measure | Dickson | Lyneham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,110,350 | $1,232,500 |
| Median unit | $625,000 | $545,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $436/wk | $436/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $425/wk |
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% | 48.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1124 | 1128 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,292 | 5,703 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 624 mm | 624 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lyneham (1128) sits above Dickson (1124).
- For buyers
- Dickson is the lower entry point at $1,110,350 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Dickson offers the higher gross rental yield (2.04% vs 1.84%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Lyneham edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1124).
Dickson vs Lyneham: common questions
Is Dickson or Lyneham cheaper to buy in?
Dickson has the lower median house price at $1,110,350, roughly 10% below Lyneham ($1,232,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dickson or Lyneham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lyneham scores 1128 vs 1124 in Dickson. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Dickson or Lyneham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.04% in Dickson vs 1.84% in Lyneham. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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