Overall score
Dickson
59.6/100
Lyneham
57.4/100
Dickson vs Lyneham, ACT Suburb Comparison
Dickson for value and schools; Lyneham for retirees and investment.
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
345
Lyneham
193
Population
Dickson
3,292
Lyneham
5,703
Metric leadDickson 5Lyneham 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 | Dickson | Lyneham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.6/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.0/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 92.9 / 1k | 35.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 345 | 193 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 8 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 17.3% |
| Population | 3,292 | 5,703 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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, schools and education options, and walkability, while Lyneham stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Dickson, while Lyneham 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.