Dickson, Australian Capital Territory

Dickson is a suburb in the Inner North of Canberra, Australia. It is named after Sir James R. Dickson (1832–1901) who was a Queensland advocate of Australian Federation and one of the founders of the Australian Constitution. There is no specific theme for street names.

Dickson
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Woolley St c. 2012
Dickson
Coordinates35°15′09″S 149°08′23″E
Population3,292 (2021 census)
 • Density2,060/km2 (5,330/sq mi)
Established1928
Postcode(s)2602
Elevation580 m (1,903 ft)
Area1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Location
  • 4 km (2 mi) N of Canberra CBD
  • 18 km (11 mi) NW of Queanbeyan
  • 86 km (53 mi) SW of Goulburn
  • 283 km (176 mi) SW of Sydney
DistrictNorth Canberra
Territory electorate(s)Kurrajong
Federal division(s)Canberra
Suburbs around Dickson:
Lyneham Downer Watson
Lyneham Dickson Hackett
Lyneham Braddon Ainslie
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