Braddon vs Dickson
The verdict
Braddon rates higher for transport (61 vs 55). Braddon has a shorter estimated CBD commute (16 vs 22 min). On the separate residential safety score, Braddon rates higher (39 vs 26/100 in Dickson).
Scores
BraddonDickson
| Braddon | Dickson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 76 |
| Transport | 61 | 55 |
| Education | 94 | 95 |
| Liveability | 85 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Braddon | Dickson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,383 | 3,292 |
| Median age | 30 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,259 | $2,277 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 77.6% | 76.5% |
| Born in Australia | 61.5% | 66.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Braddon High Growth · Dickson High Growth
Property
| Braddon | 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
| Braddon | Dickson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 298 | 365 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 486 | 668 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 329 | 334 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,852 | 19,198 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Braddon | Dickson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,129 | 1,121 |
Transport
| Braddon | Dickson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Braddon | 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 | 23 | 53 |
| Parks | 3 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 106.1 km | 106.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.2 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Braddon | Dickson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,383 | 3,292 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,439 | 4,188 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,398 | 4,331 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.90% | 6.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Braddon or Dickson?
Braddon has the higher residential safety score (Braddon 39/100 vs Dickson 26/100).
Which has better schools, Braddon or Dickson?
Braddon has a higher average school ICSEA (Braddon 1129 vs Dickson 1121; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Braddon or Dickson?
Braddon has the higher transport score (Braddon 61/100 vs Dickson 55/100).
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