Dickson, Australian Capital Territory — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Dickson.
| Locality | Dickson |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.25436 |
| Longitude | 149.1398 |
| Population | 2,551 |
| Density | 1584.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 579 m |
| Postcode | 2602 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 3 km north-northeast |
Dickson is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,551. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 1584.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 579 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km north-northeast of Canberra. Dickson is located at 35.2544°S, 149.1398°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2602.
Dickson lies in a landscape sculpted by the gentle slopes of the Canberra plains, where the air often carries the crispness of the Southern Tablelands. It lies 77.9 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 223°T), and is situated 9.7 km south-south-east of Ngunnawal. Low-slung residential streets spread outwards, punctuated by pockets of native grasses and the occasional hardy gum tree, their silvery leaves catching the afternoon sun. The character of Dickson is one of quiet suburban order, a place where the hum of domestic life blends with the rustle of wind through the sparse vegetation. Evenings here can soften the edges of the built environment, as the fading light casts long, diffused shadows and the colours of the sky deepen to a bruised plum.
Originally part of the pastoral leases that defined the early settlement of the region, Dickson’s development gained momentum with the planned expansion of Canberra. Its economy is primarily driven by its role as a residential suburb, housing a significant portion of the ACT's workforce, with many residents commuting to the parliamentary triangle or Civic. Local shops and services cater to the immediate neighbourhood, fostering a sense of self-sufficiency within the larger metropolitan framework. The nearby Mount Majura Nature Reserve, a prominent geological feature, offers a natural counterpoint to the suburban sprawl, its rocky outcrops and native flora a reminder of the land's original character, and a popular spot for walkers and cyclists seeking a breath of open air.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dickson, Australian Capital Territory with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Dickson.
Detailed location data for Dickson includes the postcode (2602), telephone area code (02), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dickson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |