Thinking of buying in Dickson? Here's an insider's guide

Lovingly coined as the Chinatown of Canberra, Dickson is an inner-north gem that’s been the go-to foodie hot spot for many northsiders for years.

The suburb was named after Sir James Dickson, a Queenslander who was a leading supporter of Australian Federation.

Now, it’s an incredibly exciting time for the suburb, as it looks forward to a revival thanks to several new developments in the works, including Mulberry, Haus Lane and Zenith Apartments, as well as an expected injection of new visitors using the new light rail.

Dickson stats

Auction clearance rate: 70%

Median house price: $890,000

Median unit price: $509,900

Eat & Drink

Sporting one of the most aesthetically pleasing fit-outs on this side of town, Highroad is an all-day venue where you can enjoy contemporary food and drink without venturing into the city.

For an authentic Chinese feast you can’t go past Dickson Dumpling House or if you’re in search of fresh Vietnamese cuisine, and, in particular pho, Pho Phu Quoc is a must.

Afterwards, head to The Canberra Wine House for a drop of the region’s finest wine alongside a selection of matched cheeses.

See & Do

To balance out all the endless dining options at your doorstep, get active and dive into Dickson Aquatic Centre for a few laps or continue the food theme and have a picnic in the shady barbecue area while the little ones play in the water park.

Satisfy your green thumb and shop at the Garden Botanicus Perfectus, a flourishing nursery with plenty of flora on offer.

For night revellers looking for something fun, Soundbox Karaoke & Bar is the perfect venue to belt your heart out to your favourite bangers.

Move In

17 Bates Street, Dickson

$990,000+
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

Tastefully renovated, this three bedroom Jennings home still retains that classic Inner North charm. Connected living spaces provide seamless indoor outdoor flow through from the large light filled open plan kitchen and living area to the generous north east facing deck, drenched in sunlight and privately screened by the easy care established gardens.