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

Gordon's (ACT) population is around 7,774 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a decrease since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,892 people. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 7,774 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level equates to a density ratio of 1,750 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. While Gordon experienced a 1.5% decline since census, the SA3 area achieved 0.2% growth, highlighting divergent population trends. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 50.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as a base. Projected demographic shifts indicate a decline in overall population by 545 persons by 2041, with the 65 to 74 age group projected to increase by 246 people.

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

Gordon has seen approximately one new home approved annually. Development approval data from the ABS is on a financial year basis: six homes were approved over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, with none recorded so far in FY26. On average, 13.7 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed each year during these five financial years. This significant demand exceeds new supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction value of 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 seen substantially reduced construction, 94.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes, although building activity has accelerated in recent years, albeit still under the national average. All new construction in Gordon has been 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 in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A single project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Tuggeranong Multi-Unit Development - Gordon, Canberra Hospital Master Plan, Big Canberra Battery (Williamsdale BESS), and Queanbeyan Regional Integrated Transport Plan. The following list details those most likely to be relevant:.

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

Gordon's workforce is skilled with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1%.

As of June 2025, 4,489 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.6%, slightly higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation is similar to ACT's at 69.6%. Leading employment industries among residents include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 7.2% compared to the regional average of 11.1%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, labour force by 1.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, ACT experienced 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%, 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 is $67,947 and the average is $74,774. This is higher than national averages of $58,137 (median) and $71,104 (average). Comparing to Australian Capital Territory's figures of $68,678 median and $83,634 average also shows Gordon's incomes are high. Based on a 10.78% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes would be approximately $75,272 (median) and $82,835 (average) as of March 2025. The 2021 Census data ranks Gordon's household, family, and personal incomes between the 84th and 89th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 34.5% of Gordon's community, with 2,682 individuals in this range. Higher earners are prominent, with 36.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing expenses account for 13.7% of income. Residents rank high for disposable income at the 86th percentile and Gordon'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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Gordon, 69.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 30.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gordon stood at 27.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.2% and rented ones at 20%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,000. Median weekly rent was recorded at $420, slightly higher than the Australian Capital Territory figure of $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 comprise 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 account for 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, which is 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 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 such qualifications - advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificates (22.6%).

Current educational participation is high at 27.9%, including primary education (9.9%), secondary education (6.9%), and tertiary education (4.2%). Educational institutions 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, indicated by its ICSEA score of 1046. The area has one primary and one K-12 school. There are 9.1 school places per 100 residents, lower than the regional average of 14.9, suggesting 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

Gordon has 39 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 13 different routes that together facilitate 1,042 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 165 meters away from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 148 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 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 has significant health issues with common conditions relatively prevalent, notably among older age groups.

Approximately 56% (~4,392 people) have private health cover. Mental health problems and asthma are most common, affecting 9.6 and 8.7% of residents respectively. About 66.4% reported no medical ailments, similar to the ACT's 66.1%. Around 15.7% (1,223 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the ACT's 17.6%. Seniors face health challenges requiring more attention than the general 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 was found to be above average, with overseas-born residents comprising 21.4% of its population and those speaking a language other than English at home making up 16.0%. Christianity was the predominant religion in Gordon, with 50.2% of people adhering to it. Notably, the proportion of people identifying as 'Other' (1.3%) was slightly higher compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian at 27.5%, English at 25.2%, and Other at 9.2%. Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: Croatians were overrepresented at 1.0% in Gordon compared to the regional average of 0.8%, Serbians also had a similar proportion at 0.4%, and Sri Lankans were slightly more represented at 0.4% versus 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 equivalent 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 latest data, the population aged 35-44 grew from 12.6% to 14.1%, while those aged 65-74 increased from 7.6% to 9.0%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 14.2% to 12.6%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Gordon's age profile by 2041. 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, demonstrating demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the populations aged 15-24 and 45-54 are expected to decline.