Dickson vs Downer ACT
Two Australian Capital Territory suburbs, about 1.2 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Dickson | Downer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,292 | 4,296 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $500 | $420 |
| Owner-occupied | 53% | 62% |
| Family households | 53% | 64% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 10 | 10 |
| Tree canopy | 10% | 9% |
| Population 2011 | 2,139 | 3,555 |
What stands out
Downer rents cheaper — $420 vs $500 a week at the census.
Both sit in the same SEIFA advantage decile (10 of 10).
Growth since 2011: Dickson +54%, Downer +21%.
In short
The two sit about 1.2 km apart in a straight line, both in Australian Capital Territory.
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