Dickson, ACT 2602 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dickson is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2602, home to 3,292 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 7 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,292
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $2,277 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,303 /week
- Median family income
- $2,895 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Canberra
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,904
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Dickson College
- Secondary Introductory English Centre (at Dickson College)
- Alternative Education Program/Dickson College
- Rosary Primary
- Emmaus Christian School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 28 bus stops
- Antill St Before Hawdon Pl
- Antill St Opp Cadell St
- Antill St Before Rosevear Pl
- Melba St At Blacket St
- Phillip Av Dickson CLG
Lifestyle & amenities
- 17 cafés
- 49 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 71 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 8 supermarkets
- 41 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 8.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 50.9% of the 2,923 resolvable premises in Dickson. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 50.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 802 across Dickson in the year to Q4 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 382 theft, 156 other offences, 95 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dickson?
Dickson (ACT 2602) had 3,292 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Dickson?
The median advertised rent in Dickson is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dickson?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Dickson covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Dickson College (0.5 km), Secondary Introductory English Centre (at Dickson College) (0.5 km), Alternative Education Program/Dickson College (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dickson?
Dickson is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (50.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dickson?
Across the surrounding area, 802 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (382), other (156), property damage (95). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Dickson?
In Dickson, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (8.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Dickson?
28 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dickson centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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