Dickson library and group centre is like small to medium group centre environments found throughout Canberra like Kingston, Weston Creek, Calwell, Chisholm, Ainslie, Lyneham or Kippax. It intersects with the main shopping area as well as the post office and swimming pool. Near several schools. Created as a village square, the eastern part of Dickson is a paved area connected by suburban pathways and surrounded by car parks.