Gordon (ACT)
Statistical Area - sa2

Gordon is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Aug 2025, Gordon (ACT) has an estimated population of around 7,774, marking a decrease of 118 people from the 2021 Census figure of 7,892. This decline is inferred from ABS data and address validation as of June 2024. The current population density stands at approximately 1,750 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. While Gordon experienced a 1.5% decrease since the Census, the SA3 area witnessed a 0.2% growth, indicating divergent trends within the region. Natural growth accounted for around 50.3% of overall population gains in recent periods. AreaSearch is employing ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as the base year. Future demographic shifts suggest an overall population decline in the area, with a projected decrease of 545 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 65-74 age group, which is expected to increase by 246 people over this period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Gordon according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Gordon has seen approximately six new homes approved annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY20 to FY25, 31 homes were approved, with none recorded so far in FY26. An average of 13.7 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed each year during these five years.

This significant demand exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value for new homes is $480,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, $13.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Gordon has substantially reduced construction levels, 93.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes.

However, building activity has accelerated in recent years, though it remains under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. All new construction in Gordon consists of detached houses, sustaining its suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies, reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes. With around 5836 people per dwelling approval, Gordon reflects a highly mature market. Population projections showing stability or decline suggest reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Gordon has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

AreaSearch has identified one major project that could impact the area: Tuggeranong Multi-Unit Development - Gordon. Other key projects include Canberra Hospital Master Plan, Big Canberra Battery (Williamsdale BESS), and Queanbeyan Regional Integrated Transport Plan. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Gordon has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Gordon's skilled workforce includes many in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.0% with an estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the past year.

As of June 2025, there are 4,489 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 3.6%, slightly higher than ACT's rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation is similar to ACT's at 69.6%. Key employment industries for residents include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, while professional & technical has lower representation at 7.2% compared to the regional average of 11.1%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited as suggested by Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, labour force grew by 1.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points in Gordon. In contrast, ACT had employment growth of 1.9% and a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows ACT employment contracted by 0.33% (losing 1,480 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, favourable compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gordon's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Gordon's median income among taxpayers was $67,947 with an average of $74,774. This is higher than the national average and compares to Australian Capital Territory's median of $68,678 and average of $83,634. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.78% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of March 2025 would be approximately $75,272 and average $82,835. According to the 2021 Census, Gordon's household, family and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 89th percentiles. The data shows 34.5% of individuals in Gordon earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to regional levels at 34.3%. Notably, 36.4% exceed $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power. Housing consumes 13.7% of income while residents rank in the 86th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Gordon displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Gordon, as per the latest Census, consisted of 69.3% houses and 30.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory had 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gordon was at 27.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.2% and rented dwellings at 20.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure in Gordon was recorded at $420, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $425. Nationally, Gordon's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Gordon has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.2% of all households, including 36.2% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.8%, with lone person households at 22.0% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Gordon exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 26.6%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 46.8%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificates (22.6%).

Educational participation is high at 27.9%, including primary education (9.9%), secondary education (6.9%), and tertiary education (4.2%). Schools in the area include Gordon Primary School and Covenant Christian School, serving a total of 710 students. Gordon Primary School has typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 1046). The educational mix includes one primary school and one K-12 school. There are 9.1 school places per 100 residents, lower than the regional average of 14.9, indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Gordon indicates that there are currently 39 operational bus stops serving the area. These stops are covered by 13 distinct routes, which together facilitate a weekly total of 1,042 passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is deemed excellent, with residential locations being on average just 165 meters away from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 148 trips across all routes, translating to around 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Gordon is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Gordon faces significant health challenges with common conditions prevalent among its residents.

These include mental health issues affecting 9.6% of residents and asthma impacting 8.7%. A total of 4,392 people have private health cover, representing approximately 56% of the area's population. Despite this, 66.4% of Gordon residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 66.1% across the Australian Capital Territory. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 15.7% (1,223 people) compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 17.6%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Gordon was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Gordon's cultural diversity index was found to be above average, with 21.4% of its population born overseas and 16.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Gordon, accounting for 50.2% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 1.3% of Gordon's population, slightly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 1.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were Australian at 27.5%, English at 25.2%, and Other at 9.2%. Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences in representation: Croatian was overrepresented at 1.0% compared to the regional average of 0.8%, Serbian was similarly represented at 0.4%, and Sri Lankan was slightly overrepresented at 0.4% versus the regional average of 0.3%.

Gordon's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Gordon's median age is 38 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but equal to the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Gordon has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 12.6% to 14.1%, while the population aged 65-74 has increased from 7.6% to 9.0%. Conversely, the population aged 45-54 has declined from 14.2% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Gordon's age profile will change significantly. The 65-74 cohort is projected to grow by 29%, adding 207 residents to reach 910. Residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, reflecting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the populations aged 15-24 and 45-54 are expected to decline in size.