Overall score
Ainslie
58.2/100
Dickson
59.6/100
Ainslie vs Dickson, ACT Suburb Comparison
Ainslie for retirees and investment; Dickson for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AinslieDickson
Crime rate
Ainslie
31.1 / 1k
Dickson
92.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ainslie
301
Dickson
345
Population
Ainslie
5,376
Dickson
3,292
Metric leadAinslie 5Dickson 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ainslie | Dickson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.2/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.1 / 1k | 92.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 301 | 345 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 13 |
| Green cover | 7.2% | 4.4% |
| Population | 5,376 | 3,292 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ainslie is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Dickson is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Ainslie pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Dickson is the better pick for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Ainslie the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Dickson.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.