Overall score
Dickson
66.1/100
Lyneham
57.8/100
Dickson vs Lyneham, ACT suburb comparison
Dickson for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DicksonLyneham
Crime rate
Dickson
92.9 / 1k
Lyneham
35.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dickson
334
Lyneham
177
Population
Dickson
3,292
Lyneham
5,703
Metric leadDickson 5Lyneham 41 tiedacross 10 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.
Comparison summary
Dickson is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Lyneham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Dickson tends to lead on housing affordability and schools and education options, while Lyneham stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Choose Dickson if you are weighing families and value-focused buyers; lean toward Lyneham for retirees.