Overall score
Braddon
54.1/100
Dickson
59.6/100
Braddon vs Dickson, ACT Suburb Comparison
Dickson for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BraddonDickson
Crime rate
Braddon
61.0 / 1k
Dickson
92.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Braddon
288
Dickson
345
Population
Braddon
6,383
Dickson
3,292
Metric leadBraddon 3Dickson 62 tiedacross 11 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 | Braddon | Dickson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.1/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.0 / 1k | 92.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 288 | 345 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 13 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Population | 6,383 | 3,292 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Braddon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Dickson is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Braddon tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community, while Dickson stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Dickson, while Braddon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.