Dickson vs Watson
The verdict
Dickson rates higher for liveability (80 vs 59). Dickson has a shorter estimated CBD commute (22 vs 29 min). On the separate residential safety score, Watson rates higher (56 vs 26/100 in Dickson).
Scores
DicksonWatson
| Dickson | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 67 |
| Transport | 55 | 53 |
| Education | 95 | 94 |
| Liveability | 80 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dickson | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,292 | 6,727 |
| Median age | 30 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,277 | $2,414 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 76.5% | 71.5% |
| Born in Australia | 66.5% | 70.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Dickson High Growth · Watson High Growth
Property
| Dickson | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 26 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 365 | 282 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 668 | 282 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 334 | 208 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 19,198 | 4,148 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dickson | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | 1,125 |
Transport
| Dickson | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Dickson | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Parks | 5 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 106.6 km | 106.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.3 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Dickson | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,292 | 6,727 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,188 | 7,399 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,331 | 8,851 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.20% | 2.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dickson or Watson?
Watson has the higher residential safety score (Dickson 26/100 vs Watson 56/100).
Which has better schools, Dickson or Watson?
Watson has a higher average school ICSEA (Dickson 1121 vs Watson 1125; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dickson or Watson?
Dickson has the higher transport score (Dickson 55/100 vs Watson 53/100).
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