Dickson vs Hackett
The verdict
Dickson rates higher for liveability (80 vs 64). Hackett is closer to the coast (105.0 km vs 106.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hackett rates higher (80 vs 26/100 in Dickson).
Scores
DicksonHackett
| Dickson | Hackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 68 |
| Transport | 55 | 50 |
| Education | 95 | 94 |
| Liveability | 80 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dickson | Hackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,292 | 3,227 |
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,277 | $2,623 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 76.5% | 74.2% |
| Born in Australia | 66.5% | 76.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Dickson High Growth · Hackett High Growth
Property
| Dickson | Hackett | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Dickson | Hackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 26 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 365 | 124 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 668 | 124 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 334 | 217 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 19,198 | 1,890 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dickson | Hackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | 1,109 |
Transport
| Dickson | Hackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Dickson | Hackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 53 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 106.6 km | 105.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.3 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 6.7 km |
Population & growth
| Dickson | Hackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,292 | 3,227 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,188 | 3,360 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,331 | 4,246 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.20% | 1.01% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dickson or Hackett?
Hackett has the higher residential safety score (Dickson 26/100 vs Hackett 80/100).
Which has better schools, Dickson or Hackett?
Dickson has a higher average school ICSEA (Dickson 1121 vs Hackett 1109; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dickson or Hackett?
Dickson has the higher transport score (Dickson 55/100 vs Hackett 50/100).
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