Dickson (postcode: 2602) is a suburb in the Inner North of Canberra, Australia. It is named after Sir James Dickson (1832 – 1901) who was a Queensland advocate of Australian Federation and one of the founders of the Australian Constitution. North Canberra is a district of Canberra, the capital city of Australia, comprised of 15 suburbs with 15,150 dwellings housing 40,455 people of the 311,518 people in the Australian Capital Territory (June 2001 Census). ... Two of Canberras best-known landmarks, Parliament House and (foreground) Old Parliament House. ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1901 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Nickname: Sunshine State/Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Governor Premier Const. ...

The suburb is bounded by Northbourne Ave, Antill St, Phillip Ave, Majura Ave, Limestone Ave and Wakefield Ave.

The suburb contains the Dickson Centre a significant commercial centre in Canberra’s Inner North. (For a detailed description, see Dickson Centre. The centre contains an ambulance station, office buildings and many shops.

Outside the Dickson Centre, the suburb contains the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Canberra radio and television studios, and the Dickson College – a senior secondary school. The ABC or Australian Broadcasting Corporation is the national, public broadcaster in Australia. ...

The suburb is characterised by leafy streets, detached single dwelling houses, and double story duplex townhouses. It was Gazetted by the Government in 1928 but not developed until the 1950's.