Ainslie vs Dickson
The verdict
Ainslie has a shorter estimated CBD commute (20 vs 22 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ainslie rates higher (59 vs 26/100 in Dickson).
Scores
AinslieDickson
| Ainslie | Dickson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 76 |
| Transport | 56 | 55 |
| Education | 95 | 95 |
| Liveability | 84 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ainslie | Dickson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,376 | 3,292 |
| Median age | 42 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,434 | $2,277 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.9% | 76.5% |
| Born in Australia | 74.9% | 66.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Ainslie High Growth · Dickson High Growth
Property
| Ainslie | Dickson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Ainslie | Dickson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 279 | 365 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 205 | 668 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 242 | 334 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,051 | 19,198 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ainslie | Dickson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,140 | 1,121 |
Transport
| Ainslie | Dickson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Ainslie | Dickson | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 53 |
| Parks | 27 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 94 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 105.6 km | 106.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.6 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Ainslie | Dickson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,376 | 3,292 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,498 | 4,188 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,073 | 4,331 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.56% | 6.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ainslie or Dickson?
Ainslie has the higher residential safety score (Ainslie 59/100 vs Dickson 26/100).
Which has better schools, Ainslie or Dickson?
Ainslie has a higher average school ICSEA (Ainslie 1140 vs Dickson 1121; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ainslie or Dickson?
Ainslie has the higher transport score (Ainslie 56/100 vs Dickson 55/100).
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