Australian Capital Territory · Suburb Profile

Dickson ACT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dickson, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Dickson ACT is 3,292 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dickson is $1,303 per week ($67,756 per year). Median rent in Dickson is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Dickson has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Dickson has a population density of 2086.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dickson is China. The most common religion is No Religion (66% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dickson is $1,904.

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Dickson Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dickson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,303/wk

$67,756 per year

#277 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$500/wk

$2,167 per month

#576 of 14,663

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Median Age

30years

8 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,904/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 1 per bedroom

Dickson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (1,602) Female 51.4% (1,693)

Population Density

2086.2

people per km²

3,292 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,895

Family income/wk

Dickson Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dickson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.0% 279 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

63.0% 475 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dickson Country of Birth

Australia

83.9%

China

7.4%

England

2.9%

India

1.6%

Hong Kong

1.0%

Indonesia

1.0%

Croatia

0.7%

France

0.6%

Brazil

0.5%

Greece

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Dickson Religion

No Religion

65.5%

Catholic

13.7%

Not stated

5.5%

Buddhism

5.0%

Anglican

4.1%

Hinduism

2.5%

Islam

2.0%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dickson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

91.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

5.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Dickson Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

38.4%

Other

19.9%

Cantonese

10.3%

Vietnamese

9.2%

IAL Nepali

6.6%

SAL Tot

6.3%

SAL Indon

4.8%

French

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Dickson Employment

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Employed full-time

52.3% 1,397 people

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Employed part-time

24.2% 647 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 95 people

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Not in labour force

19.9% 533 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Dickson Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

45.7%

Postgraduate Degree

29.3%

Certificate III/IV

8.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.4%

Certificate I/II

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Dickson Occupation

Professionals

46.7%

Managers

20.9%

Clerical & Administrative

12.3%

Community & Personal Service

7.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.9%

Labourers

3.2%

Sales Workers

2.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Dickson Field of Study

Society & Culture

34.8%

Management & Commerce

18.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.7%

Information Technology

7.3%

Creative Arts

6.8%

Health

6.6%

Engineering

5.9%

Education

4.1%

Architecture & Building

3.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.6%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Dickson Dwelling Types

Separate house

58.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

39.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dickson Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

2.5%

$800-$999/wk

4.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

20.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dickson Marital Status

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Married

30.0% 862

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Separated

2.3% 66

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Divorced

6.4% 185

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Widowed

2.3% 65

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Never married

59.0% 1,693

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dickson Ancestry

English

24.6%

Australian

21.6%

Other

13.0%

Irish

11.2%

Chinese

8.2%

Scottish

8.2%

German

4.4%

Italian

2.8%

Indian

1.7%

Vietnamese

1.6%

Dutch

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dickson School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.2%

Vocational Education

22.0%

Secondary — Government

21.2%

Pre-school

10.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.7%

Primary — Catholic

2.7%

Secondary — Catholic

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Dickson Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.6% 228

✅

No need for assistance

96.4% 6,127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Dickson Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.6% 625

—

Not a volunteer

77.4% 2,144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dickson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.4%

$300-$449/mo

0.7%

$450-$599/mo

0.7%

$600-$799/mo

2.9%

$800-$999/mo

3.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dickson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

52.3%

Did not go to work

11.6%

Bicycle

10.1%

Tram/Light Rail

7.9%

Walked only

6.4%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Bus

3.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Other

0.8%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Truck

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Dickson Car Ownership

0 vehicles

11.0%

1 vehicle

52.4%

2 vehicles

27.6%

3 vehicles

7.0%

4+ vehicles

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Dickson Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

22.2%

2 bedrooms

31.3%

3 bedrooms

32.4%

4 bedrooms

11.2%

5 bedrooms

2.4%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Dickson Population Mobility

34.4%

moved in the last year

73.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

78.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dickson Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

6,275

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dickson Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

421

Asthma

124

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Dickson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.1%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dickson Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.7%

Couple — children under 15

39.1%

Couple — no children under 15

8.6%

One parent — children under 15

7.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dickson Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

1.9% 52

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.5% 15

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Previously served

2.1% 58

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Never served

95.5% 2,639

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dickson Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.1% 279

—

Did not provide

89.9% 2,481

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dickson Children Ever Born

No children

65.5%

1 child

10.6%

2 children

16.2%

3 children

6.0%

4 children

1.2%

5+ children

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Dickson When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

110

2001–2010

179

2011–2015

163

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Dickson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.9%

5–14 hours

38.6%

15–29 hours

10.1%

30+ hours

4.4%

Did not do domestic work

18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Dickson Household Size

1 person

33.4%

2 persons

35.6%

3 persons

16.9%

4 persons

10.0%

5 persons

2.7%

6+ persons

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dickson Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,060

Moved from ACT

643

Moved from NSW

160

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Dickson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.3%

Step family — no other children

6.0%

Blended family — no other children

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dickson Schools

schools nearby

government

1131

avg ICSEA score

10,061

total students

Blue Gum Community School Independent

Combined · K-10 · 167 students

1164

ICSEA

Brindabella Christian College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 929 students

1154

ICSEA

North Ainslie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 527 students

1145

ICSEA

Turner School Government

Primary · K-6 · 318 students

1141

ICSEA

O'Connor Cooperative School Government

Primary · K-2 · 60 students

1141

ICSEA

Merici College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 992 students

1138

ICSEA

Emmaus Christian School Independent

Combined · K-10 · 590 students

1138

ICSEA

Majura Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 675 students

1135

ICSEA

Lyneham Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 498 students

1135

ICSEA

Lyneham High School Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 1,034 students

1132

ICSEA

Ainslie School Government

Primary · K-6 · 351 students

1130

ICSEA

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 334 students

1130

ICSEA

Daramalan College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,498 students

1127

ICSEA

Rosary Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 369 students

1121

ICSEA

Campbell High School Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 420 students

1120

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 17 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Dickson Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,277/wk

Median Rent $500/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Dickson

Your weekly income

≈ $9,867/month

Median rent $500/wk

Left after rent $1,777/wk

Rent share 22.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Taylor

Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $282/wk Save: $218/wk

Moncrieff

Income: $1,222/wk Rent: $470/wk Save: $30/wk

Coombs

Income: $1,358/wk Rent: $480/wk Save: $20/wk

Braddon

Income: $1,512/wk Rent: $495/wk Save: $5/wk

Throsby

Income: $1,342/wk Rent: $375/wk Save: $125/wk

Turner

Income: $1,448/wk Rent: $480/wk Save: $20/wk

Phillip

Income: $1,342/wk Rent: $440/wk Save: $60/wk

Wright

Income: $1,446/wk Rent: $461/wk Save: $39/wk

Dickson vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in ACT

Oxley (ACT)

Pop: 1,703 Income: $1,132/wk Rent: $400/wk

Forrest (ACT)

Pop: 1,827 Income: $1,816/wk Rent: $570/wk

Barton

Pop: 1,946 Income: $1,775/wk Rent: $525/wk

Fraser

Pop: 2,126 Income: $1,164/wk Rent: $450/wk

Stirling (ACT)

Pop: 2,191 Income: $1,020/wk Rent: $460/wk

Taylor

Pop: 2,220 Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $282/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dickson

What is the population of Dickson ACT?

The population of Dickson ACT is 3,292 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2086.2 people per km².Dickson is ranked #2,232 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dickson?

The median personal income in Dickson ACT is $1,303 per week, or $67,756 per year.The median household income is $2,277 per week.Family income is $2,895 per week.Dickson is ranked #277 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dickson?

Median rent in Dickson ACT is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 22.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dickson ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dickson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dickson ACT is $1,904. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dickson?

The median age in Dickson ACT is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dickson a good suburb to live in?

Dickson is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 3,292.The median income is $1,303/wk, which is above the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 80046. All dollar figures in AUD.