3 Wilshire Street, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia
It is a detached house situated on a 662 m² residential block.
The lot measures approximately 662 m², offering a moderate‑sized garden space typical for Canberra’s inner‑north.
Within about 1 km you’ll find the Dickson Centre with supermarkets and shops, the Dickson Library, Bill Pye Park, the Dickson Wetlands and the district playing fields, providing retail, leisure and outdoor options.
The property is close to the Dickson Interchange, serving six bus routes (18, 30, 31, 50, 51, 53, R9) and two Canberra light‑rail stops on Northbourne Avenue, offering convenient connections across the ACT.
The ground consists of calcareous shales from the Silurian‑age Canberra Formation, overlain in flatter sections by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the “Limestone Plains” that gave Canberra its original name.
Yes, the area once hosted Canberra’s original aerodrome (1924‑1926) and later the Dickson Experiment Station, contributing to early aviation and wartime agricultural research, giving the suburb a rich heritage.
Dickson is known for leafy streets with detached single‑dwelling houses and two‑storey duplexes, while the western side is undergoing redevelopment for mid‑rise apartments, creating a mix of established homes and newer residential options.
