Gordon - Killara

Population growth drivers in Gordon - Killara are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Gordon - Killara's population is around 23,967 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,534 people (6.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,433 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,783 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 133 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,053 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Gordon - Killara's 6.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (4.3%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Regarding demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to expand by 2,594 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 10.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Gordon - Killara recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Gordon - Killara has experienced around 47 dwellings receiving development approval annually, totalling 236 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 31 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2.9 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that should support property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $705,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $114.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Gordon - Killara records roughly half the building activity per person and places within the 18th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning somewhat limited buyer options and strengthening demand for established dwellings. This activity is likewise lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New development consists of 71.0% detached houses and 29.0% detached houses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 815 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Looking ahead, Gordon - Killara is expected to grow by 2,410 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Gordon - Killara has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 48 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include The Marian - 20, 22A & 22 Marian Street TOD Site, Killara Golf Club Residential Development, Transport Oriented Development & Rail Infrastructure - Lindfield Precinct, and IC3 Super West Data Centre, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The employment landscape in Gordon - Killara shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Gordon - Killara possesses a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.9%, and 0.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 12,132 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation lags significantly (62.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 60.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Meanwhile, construction has a limited presence with 4.1% employment compared to 8.6% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.7% and the labour force increased by 1.1%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Gordon - Killara. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Gordon - Killara's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Gordon - Killara SA2's median income among taxpayers is $62,684, with an average of $118,228. This is exceptionally high nationally, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $68,238 (median) and $128,703 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Gordon - Killara, between the 84th and 93rd percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows 33.7% of the population (8,076 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, differing from patterns across regional levels where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. A significant 45.3% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 92nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Gordon - Killara features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Gordon - Killara, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 55.7% houses and 44.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Gordon - Killara was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 38.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.1%) or rented (28.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,200, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Gordon - Killara's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Gordon - Killara features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 79.6% of all households, comprising 43.5% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.4%, with lone person households at 18.7% and group households comprising 1.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Gordon - Killara demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Gordon - Killara significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 59.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 36.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational pathways account for 16.1% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (6.5%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in secondary education, 9.5% in primary education, and 8.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 131 active transport stops operating within Gordon - Killara, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 97 individual routes, collectively providing 8,129 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 166 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 74%, with 17% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. A high 60.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,161 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 62 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Gordon - Killara's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Gordon - Killara, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the total population (18,814 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 5.5% and 4.6% of residents, respectively, while 78.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 19.7% of residents aged 65 and over (4,723 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Gordon - Killara is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Gordon - Killara scores highly on cultural diversity, with 46.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.5% born overseas. The main religion in Gordon - Killara is Christianity, which makes up 41.1% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 1.8% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Gordon - Killara are Chinese, comprising 27.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%, English, comprising 18.1% of the population, and Australian, comprising 14.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 3.7% of Gordon - Killara (vs 1.1% regionally), Russian at 0.6% (vs 0.4%) and South Australian at 0.8% (vs 0.5%).

Gordon - Killara's population is slightly older than the national pattern

At 41 years, Gordon - Killara's median age is significantly above the Greater Sydney average of 37 as well as somewhat older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 15 - 24 cohort is notably over-represented (16.1% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (9.2%). Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 14.0% to 16.1% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 5.7% to 6.8%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.7% to 12.6%. Demographic modeling suggests Gordon - Killara's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 50%, adding 814 residents to reach 2,456. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 69% of anticipated growth. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts.