Dickson, Australian Capital Territory

Dickson
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Woolley Street, Dickson c. 2012
Dickson
Coordinates35°15′09″S 149°08′23″E / 35.25250°S 149.13972°E / -35.25250; 149.13972
Population3,292 (2021 census)
 • Density2,060/km2 (5,330/sq mi)
Established1928
Postcode(s)2602
Elevation580 m (1,903 ft)
Area1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Location
DistrictNorth Canberra
Territory electorate(s)Kurrajong
Federal division(s)Canberra
Suburbs around Dickson:
Lyneham Downer Watson
Lyneham Dickson Hackett
Lyneham Braddon Ainslie

Dickson is a suburb in the Inner North of Canberra, Australia. It is named after Sir James R. Dickson (1832–1901) who was a Queensland advocate of Australian Federation and one of the founders of the Australian Constitution. There is no specific theme for street names.