Dickson Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Dickson, ACT 2602 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2021
Median House Price
$1,155,525
2025 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
2.3%
Weekly Rent
$500
Renter Demand
70%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
2.2%
Rental market indicator
Population
3,292
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State ACT
Postcode 2602
Median house price $1,155,525
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $500/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 2.3% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 70.2%
Vacancy rate 2.23%
Population 3,292
Median household income $118,404/yr
Owner-occupied 29.8%
Median age 30 yrs
Total dwellings 936

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Higher reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 90

Dickson shows above-average reported crime compared with other ACT suburbs, based on 2026 state police data.

Source: ACT police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: Low Low

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Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

🔵 Vacancy 2.2% — balanced rental market
High renter proportion (70%) — strong rental demand base
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
⚠️ Rent data is from 2021 — may not reflect current market
⚠️ Higher reported crime (90 incidents/1,000 residents) — ACT reported data 2026
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Price History

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🏫 Schools

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🔄 Compare & Explore

Dickson's 2.3% gross rental yield is above the ACT median of 1.9%, across 103 ACT suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in ACT by price range, ranked by yield:

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2.7% yield
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2.7% yield
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2.7% yield
$869,000
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2.7% yield
$829,000
Belconnen, ACT
2.5% yield
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2.5% yield
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $1,155,525
Deposit (20%) $231,105
Loan (80% LVR) $924,420
Weekly rent $500/wk
Annual rent income $26,000/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dickson a good suburb to invest in?

Dickson has a high renter proportion (70%). Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Dickson?

The median house price in Dickson is approximately $1,155,525 based on 2025 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Dickson?

The indicative gross rental yield in Dickson is 2.3%, based on a median weekly rent of $500 against a median price of $1,155,525. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Dickson compare to other suburbs?

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Is Dickson a safe suburb?

Dickson shows above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in ACT, based on 2026 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 90 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

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