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Dickson, Australia

Australian Capital Territory · Australia

Dickson is a small town in Australian Capital Territory, Australia with a population of 2,551. Elevation: 1,900 ft (579 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,551 Population 4,115/sq mi density
1,900 ft Elevation 579 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$44,041 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,041 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$281,600 home value, $1,408/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,551
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density4,115/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$44,041
Per Capita$44,041
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$281,600
Rent$1,408
Ownership53.4%
Housing Units1,020

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain32.7 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Population2,551
Population Density4,115 / sq mi
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Coordinates-35.2508°, 149.1393°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceAustralian Capital Territory
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation32.7 inches (832 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$44,041
Median Age30.0 years

About Dickson

Dickson is a small town in Australia (Australian Capital Territory) with a population of 2,551. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet (579 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Dickson has a population of 2,551 with a density of 4,115 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,551
Total Population
4,115
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below Australia avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dickson vs Australia Average

The median household income in Dickson is $44,041, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,041 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $847, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 242 business establishments.

Income: Dickson vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,041
41% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$44,041
Avg Weekly Wage$847

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)242

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dickson is $281,600, 0% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,408 (21% above the national average of $1,163). 53.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,020 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$281,600
0% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,408
21% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership53.4%
Owner-Occupied53.4%
Renter-Occupied46.6%
Housing Units1,020

Property Tax

Climate in Dickson

Dickson has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 596 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 14.2° / 29.7° 56.7
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 13.7° / 28° 60.0
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.2° 49.5
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 6.7° / 20.9° 28.4
May 9.8°C / 50°F 2.9° / 16.6° 28.3
Jun 7.3°C / 45°F 1.4° / 13.2° 49.4
Jul 6.2°C / 43°F 0.2° / 12.3° 41.5
Aug 7.6°C / 46°F 1° / 14.1° 44.2
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 3.6° / 17.5° 57.2
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6.4° / 20.9° 51.8
Nov 17°C / 63°F 9.7° / 24.3° 67.9
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 12.1° / 27.3° 61.0
Dickson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density4,115/sq mi
Coordinates-35.2508°N, 149.1393°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 136 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 120 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 49 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 141 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 139 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 50 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 137 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 149 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 108 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 116 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 127 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 105 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 49 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 115 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 29 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 125 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 53 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 106 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 84 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in

Dickson has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Dickson

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lyneham High School — — — —
North Ainslie Primary School — — — —
Emmaus Christian School — — — —
Daramalan College — — — —
Brindabella Christian College — — — —
Lyneham Primary School — — — —
Blue Gum Community School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Dickson

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NIGE! alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC AFL live sports, sports talk AAC 238 kbps

Museums in Dickson

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian War Memorial
Calthorpes House
Canberra Fire Museum
Canberra Museum and Gallery
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Space Centre
Hall School Museum
Lanyon Homestead
Museum of Australian Democracy
National Archives of Australia
National Capital Exhibition
National Dinosaur Museum
National Film & Sound Archive
Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum
Queanbeyan Printing Museum
St Johns Schoolhouse Museum
Tuggeranong Schoolhouse Museum

Libraries in Dickson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ACT Heritage Library0.0
ACT Public Library Erindale0.0
ANU Law Library0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
Belconnen Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
CSIRO Black Mountain0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Gungahlin Public Library0.0
Hancock Library East Wing0.0
Hancock Library West Wing0.0
JB Chifley Building0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kippax Public Library0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Library of Australia0.0
Old Senior School Library0.0
Queanbeyan City Council Library0.0
R.G. Menzies Library0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
School of Art Library0.0
School of Art Library0.0
Senior Library0.0
Tuggeranong Library0.0
Woden Library0.0
Woden Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dickson

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Capital Food Market
Capital Region Farmers Market
Capital Region Farmers Market
Lanyon Marketplace

Hotels in Dickson

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quality Hotel Dickson

Restaurants in Dickson

37 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7 Village
Alara's
Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian
Chongqing Street Noodles
Dickson Asian Noodle House
Dickson Dumpling House
Dickson Kebab & Grill
Dum Dickson
El Dorado Steakhouse
Firestone Pizzeria
Hanok Korean Fine BBQ
Hello Harry
I Love Pizza
Jimmy
Kagawa Japanese Cuisine
Kimchi Korean BBQ
Mozzarella and co
My Mom's Yangpyeong Haejanggook
Noodle Choice
Orient Kitchen Chinese Cuisine and BBQ
Papa J's Resto Bar
Pho Dickson Vietnamese Cuisine
Pho Phu Quoc
Rogane Chimac
Royal Bait Al Mandi
Ruby Chinese
Sushi & More
Taj Agra Indian
Tak Kee Roast Inn
Teppanyaki Shin Sen
The East Kitchen
The Scholar Chinese Seafood Restaurant
The Tongdak
Two Sisters Lao Thai
Wukong Hotpot
Xian Famous Food
Yum Thai

Cafes in Dickson

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Stepping Stone Dickson
Folks Gallery
Good Bros
High Road
Hudsons of Dickson
Kickstart Expresso
Milk Flower
My Rainbow Dreams Vegetarian Cafe
Nickys
Prage Cafe
Spilt Milk Bar
Super Emoji
Trevs @ Dickson Cafe
Two Before Ten
Yu Cafe

Train Stations in Dickson

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dickson Interchange

Gas Stations in Dickson

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coles Express
Woolworths Petrol

Banks in Dickson

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
St.George
Westpac

Gyms in Dickson

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Breweries in Dickson

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
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Stadiums & Teams in Dickson

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Ski Resorts Near Dickson

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Selwyn Snow Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Dickson

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
Adaminaby Airport—Small Airport
Bakblok Airport—Small Airport
Bondo Airstrip—Small Airport
Braidwood Airport—Small Airport
Cabramurra Airport—Small Airport
Collector Airport—Small Airport
Currandooley Airport—Small Airport
Gundaroo Airport—Small Airport
Hall Airport—Small Airport
Harden Airport—Small Airport
Wallaroo Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Wee Jasper Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Dickson

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dickson Post Office

Treatment Centers in Dickson

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ACT Pain and Wellness Clinic
Belconnen Chiropractic Centre
Belconnen Mall Medical Centre
Canberra Complementary Health Practice
Central Outpatients
Child Health Clinic
Chiropractic Life
ICON Cancer Centre Canberra
Nephrocare Northside Dialysis Clinic
Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics
QSCAN Bruce
Western Creek Medical Practice

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dickson

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dickson Memorial Baptist Church
St Bridgid's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dickson

What is the population of Dickson?

Dickson has a population of 2,551 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4,115 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Dickson expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,041, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $281,600 (0% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,408 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dickson?

Dickson has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches.

How is the job market in Dickson?

Dickson has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $847. There are 242 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dickson?

The median home value in Dickson is $281,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,408. The homeownership rate is 53.4%.

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