Average rent in Dickson, ACT — 2026

Dickson is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 3km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 3,292 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $500/week, which is above the the ACT median of $446/week. About 46% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$500/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,292

ABS 2021

Median age
30
Distance to Canberra
3 km
Households renting
46%
Separate houses
30%
Flats / apartments
49%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Dickson

Renting in Dickson costs more than most of the ACT — the typical renter pays $500/week, which is 12% above the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (46%) living mostly in flats and apartments (49%), which fits the inner-Canberra pattern. About 30% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Dickson is 3km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Dickson?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Dickson, ACT was $500. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Dickson rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Dickson came in at $500 — 12% above. Dickson sits 3km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 30% separate houses and 49% flats).
Which suburbs near Dickson have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Dickson's $500/week (ABS 2021) include Denman Prospect, Braddon, Weetangera. Nicholls, Casey, Kingston (ACT) sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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