Gordon (NSW)
NSWGordon (NSW) is a growing suburb in NSW with 8,795 residents.
- SAL code
- 11724
- SA2
- 121031407
- Population
- 8,795
Gordon (NSW), NSW had 8,795 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 3.3% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 45-54 years, and the median age sits at 39. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $3,033 a month. Around 62.9% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 35.3%. Most dwellings are flats or apartments, making up 49.8% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 12 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?8,795
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+3.3%
3yr: +5.8% · 10yr: +8.7%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,460/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
39
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?10/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?3.9%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
1 primary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?4
1 long day, 1 OSHC, 1 family
Parks & green space
?12
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?50
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Gordon - Killara (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Gordon (NSW) suburb alone is ~8,795 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 18,403 to 23,799 over 24 years, averaging 1.1% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Gordon EPS48.1%
- Killara PS 30.1%
- Gordon WPS 19.5%
- Lindfield EPS 2.2%
- St Ives PS 0.1%
- Beaumont Rd PS 0.0%
- Pymble PS 0.0%
Secondary
Killara HS80.4%
- Turramurra HS 19.5%
- St Ives HS 0.1%
- Lindfield LV 0.0%
- Ku-ring-gai HS 0.0%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 0.1%Mostly apartments (49.8%), mixed tenure (62.9% own or mortgage).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
NSW 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: NSW RFS BFPL via SEED
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
This suburb falls outside every flood polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
10 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 45.3% | 1.72 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 17.3% | 0.66 km² |
| R4 | ZoneResidential | 9.4% | 0.36 km² |
| C4 | ZoneEnvironmental | 9.3% | 0.35 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 7.9% | 0.30 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 4.3% | 0.16 km² |
| MU1 | ZoneBusiness | 3.8% | 0.14 km² |
| E1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 2.1% | 0.08 km² |
| R3 | ZoneResidential | 0.5% | 0.02 km² |
| SP1 | ZoneSpecial use | 0.1% | 4,140 m² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.