Dickson

ACT

Dickson is a growing suburb in ACT with 4,179 residents.

SA2 code: 801051054
State: ACT

Population

4,179

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+32.0%

3yr: +18.5% · 10yr: +86.1%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$500/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,277/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Dickson (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +18.5%5yr: +32.0%10yr: +86.1%Total: +127.0%

Population grew from 1,841 to 4,179 over 24 years, averaging 3.5% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 4.6%

Mostly apartments (49.1%), mixed tenure (54% own or mortgage).

Dwelling mix

Houses 30%

Townhouses 21%

Apartments 49%

423 houses308 townhouses705 apartments

Tenure

Owned 20%

Mortgage 34%

Renting 47%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

315 (22.2%)

2 bed

445 (31.3%)

3 bed

461 (32.4%)

4 bed

159 (11.2%)

5 bed

34 (2.4%)

6+ bed

7 (0.5%)

Dickson

Population over time — Dickson (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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