Dickson
Property profile for Dickson, Canberra. Median prices and property calculators.
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Median House Price
$1,100,000
Approximate median for Dickson, Canberra
Median Unit Price
$520,000
Approximate median for Dickson, Canberra
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Estimated Stamp Duty
$51,500
On median house price of $1,100,000
Estimated Monthly Mortgage
$5,390
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Estimated Deposit Needed
$220,000
20% of median house price
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About Dickson
Dickson is an inner-north suburb located approximately five kilometres from Canberra's CBD, widely recognised as the city's multicultural food destination. Woolley Street and the surrounding Dickson Centre host a remarkable concentration of Asian restaurants, including Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Malaysian, and Japanese establishments that draw diners from across the ACT. The Dickson Tradies club is a popular community venue for dining and entertainment. Property in Dickson includes original Canberra cottages from the 1920s and 1930s, post-war government housing that has been progressively renovated, and modern apartment developments near the shopping precinct. The suburb's central location and walkability are key attractions, with the Dickson shops providing everyday retail, fresh food from the Dickson Fresh Food markets, specialty grocers, and essential services. Dickson Playing Fields and the Dickson Aquatic Centre provide sporting and recreational facilities. Transport is convenient, with bus routes along Northbourne Avenue and Antill Street providing rapid services to the CBD, and the Canberra light rail accessible at nearby stops along Northbourne Avenue. The suburb is well-served by schools and is adjacent to the Australian National University's campus. Dickson appeals to food enthusiasts who frequent its diverse dining scene, young professionals seeking walkable inner-city living, public servants working in the parliamentary triangle, and investors targeting strong demand from the suburb's well-connected and convenient location.