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Gordon (ACT) has an estimated 7,785 residents, down from 7,892 at the 2021 Census — a change of 107 people, or 1.4%. That puts 1,753 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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In the suburb of Gordon (ACT), the population is estimated at approximately 7,785 as of Aug 2026, synthesized from AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations. This indicates a contraction of 107 people (1.4%) relative to the 7,892 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure draws upon an estimated resident population of 7,783, which AreaSearch determined using address validations and the ABS June 2025 ERP release. Consequently, the local population density stands at 1,753 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national average across AreaSearch benchmark locations.
The 1.4% decline recorded in the suburb of Gordon (ACT) contrasts with the 1.4% expansion observed across the broader SA3 area, underlining contrasting trajectories. Natural increase served as the primary growth contributor locally, accounting for around 50.0% of total recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Gordon (ACT) utilize the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 series based in 2022, supplemented by ACT Government SA2 age-bracket growth projections (2022 base) for post-2032 horizons and uncovered zones. Under this framework, demographic expectations point toward a net contraction of 526 persons by 2041. Despite overall decline, particular age cohorts will expand, most notably the 65 to 74 age bracket, which is slated to add 206 people.
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According to statistical area building approvals assessed by AreaSearch, residential building approvals in the area have run at roughly 1 dwellings per year, with a total of 6 homes approved across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, including 2 during FY-25 to date. Against a backdrop of recent population shrinkage, this rate of construction represents an adequate level of supply that favours purchasers, with newly built residences averaging an expected construction cost of $376,000. Additionally, commercial development has remained quiet, recording $125,000 in approved commercial activity during the current financial year.
Residential development volumes in the locality track 88.0% below the per-person average for Australian Capital Territory. While such subdued building levels generally underpin pricing and buyer interest in established stock, building approvals have experienced a recent uptick. Construction rates also sit beneath national benchmarks, highlighting the established character of the neighbourhood and indicating potential zoning or planning constraints. All recent approvals have been exclusively for standalone houses, reinforcing the low-density suburban landscape and catering to buyers prioritizing space. This heavy focus on detached dwellings exceeds the 69.0% share recorded at Census, underscoring ongoing buyer demand for detached family housing. With an estimated 3891 people per dwelling approval, the local residential market displays clear signs of maturity. Given that demographic forecasts indicate an easing or contracting population, prospective property buyers should benefit from softening housing demand pressures.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Gordon (ACT), worth an estimated $450 million. A further 17 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.56 billion. 2 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning schemes, and community investments play a pivotal role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has highlighted 4 active projects positioned to influence the district, with key initiatives comprising Southquay Greenway Stage 2 - Block 1 Section 80 Public Housing, Banks Gateway Estate, Tuggeranong Multi-Unit Development - Gordon, and Lanyon Marketplace Improvements.
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Southquay Greenway Stage 2 - Block 1 Section 80 Public Housing
Public housing development on Block 1 Section 80 in the Southquay Greenway precinct on Lake Tuggeranong, proposing 30 Class C adaptable units (12 x two-bedroom, 17 x three-bedroom, and 1 x four-bedroom) aligning with the ACT Planning Strategy for compact, efficient, and accessible developments.
Banks Gateway Estate
New residential subdivision by the Suburban Land Agency delivering approximately 220 new homes in Banks, directly adjacent to northern Gordon and within the same primary school catchment. The project is focused on creating a thriving local community.
Tuggeranong Multi-Unit Development - Gordon
Multiple 24-unit developments and supportive housing projects including six single storey supportive housing dwellings with carports, and childcare centre construction for 90 places.
Lanyon Marketplace Improvements
Public space improvements completed in late 2023 at Lanyon Marketplace in Conder. The project, led by the ACT Government, included new seating and landscaping, improved pedestrian access (paths, pram ramps, safe crossings), a new raised intersection at Balcombe and Sidney Nolan Streets, and additional parking spaces on Sidney Nolan Street. The original record's mention of new Coles/Aldi/specialty stores appears to refer to an expected private sector expansion/refurbishment or is based on speculation, as the public works completed focused on the community space and access, with the Marketplace being anchored by Woolworths and 18 specialty shops.There is an ALDI store located at 9 Sidney Nolan Street nearby.
Calwell Retirement Living Precinct
A retirement living precinct proposal by KBDC, featuring 30 one-storey townhouses alongside the Calwell shopping strip.
Calwell Group Centre improvements
Public space upgrades at local shops including new seating, playground with nature play elements, accessible parking bays, improved pedestrian access, upgraded lighting, and enhanced landscaping. Features nest swing, trampolines, slide, steppers and new shade sail.
Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong
Proposed southern extension of the Canberra light rail network connecting Woden Town Centre to Tuggeranong Town Centre via the Athllon Drive corridor. Recent 2026 updates indicate the ACT Government is developing a transit-oriented development (ToD) plan for the Athllon Drive corridor, with conceptual integrated bus and light rail network options for Canberra South expected by June 2026. The project remains part of the long-term City-wide Light Rail Network plan to support a population of 500,000.
Calwell Public Housing Development
30 new public housing townhouses (2 and 3 bedroom) built to Class C Adaptable standards. Features evaporative heating/cooling, 6-star energy rating hot water systems, double-glazed windows, and sustainable design.
4,376 residents of Gordon (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 4,609. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 72.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,736, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour force demonstrates solid skill levels and strong representation across essential services, featuring an unemployment rate of 5.1% alongside steady year-on-year employment figures based on AreaSearch's statistical analysis. There were 4,376 residents employed as of March 2026. The local jobless rate exceeds the 4.1% figure for Australian Capital Territory by 1.0%, whereas the local labour participation rate aligns closely with the 70.6% recorded across Australian Capital Territory. Only 10.1% of local workers reported working from home at the Census, though pandemic-era restrictions at the time warrant consideration. Local workers are predominantly engaged in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction.
The community displays a marked concentration in construction, where its workforce proportion is 1.4 times the regional figure. In contrast, professional & technical occupations are comparatively underrepresented, making up 7.2% of local workers compared to 11.1% across the wider region. Given the disparity between Census counts of resident workers and local jobs, this largely residential district provides restricted employment options within its own borders. Employment data from AreaSearch, which combines SALM and ABS figures from larger statistical regions, shows that during the year to March 2026, employment rose by 0.2% while the labour force grew by 1.2%, leading to an increase in unemployment of 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, the Australian Capital Territory experienced employment growth of 0.3%, a labour force increase of 1.1%, and an unemployment rise of 0.7 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts from Mar-26 that can help understand future job demand in Gordon. These forecasts span five and ten year periods and have been aligned with local employment data to project growth trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary considerably across different industries. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Gordon's current employment composition, local employment is projected to rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years. This estimate uses a basic weighting method for demonstration only and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Gordon (ACT) is $2,321 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,157 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,947 a year against an average of $74,774. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place local earnings substantially above national benchmarks. The median income for local taxpayers was $67,947, alongside a mean income of $74,774, in comparison to $72,206 and $85,981 across Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for the 10.44% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place the median income at roughly $75,041 and the average at $82,580. Based on Census 2021 results, local household, family, and individual earnings sit between the 84th and 88th percentiles nationally.
A significant 34.5% of the local population (2,685 individuals) earns weekly incomes between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 34.3% regional benchmark. High-income earners making over $3,000 per week constitute 36.4% of residents, creating a strong customer base for upscale retail and hospitality. Housing costs consume 13.7% of income, while overall purchasing power places residents in the 85th percentile for disposable income and the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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Gordon (ACT) had 2,874 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 1% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing stock comprised 69.3% houses and 30.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasted with 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across Australian Capital Territory. Outright home ownership stood at 27.8%, matching Australian Capital Territory levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 52.2% and rental housing made up 20.0%. Median monthly mortgage costs sat below the territory benchmark at $1,950 versus $2,080 for Australian Capital Territory, while median weekly rent was recorded at $420 compared to $450 across Australian Capital Territory.
Relative to nationwide benchmarks, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents remain well above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gordon (ACT) counted 2,874 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 76.2%, broken down into couples with children (36.2%), couples without children (25.7%), and single parent families (13.4%). The remaining 23.8% consists of non-family arrangements, encompassing lone person households (22.0%) and group households (1.7%). Average occupancy sits at 2.7 people per household, exceeding the Australian Capital Territory median of 2.5.
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26.6% of adults in Gordon (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 17.2% with a bachelor degree and 6.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 710 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,046 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment presents a distinct local challenge, as the 26.6% share of residents holding university qualifications trails the SA4 regional benchmark of 46.8%. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 17.2%, postgraduate credentials account for 6.0%, and graduate diplomas comprise 3.4%. Technical and vocational training is notably prevalent, with 36.1% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between certificates (22.6%) and advanced diplomas (13.5%). Current participation in formal study is substantial, with 27.9% of the local population actively studying. This cohort includes 9.9% attending primary school, 6.9% in secondary education, and 4.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Gordon (ACT) reaches 36 stops on 74 routes, timetabled for about 5,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit infrastructure features 36 active bus stops situated throughout the district, connecting to 74 distinct routes that together deliver 5,535 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with households situated an average of 168 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburban nature of the locality, outward commuting is standard and private vehicles serve as the main travel method for 93% of commuters. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm, while 10.1% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census during potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit services maintain an average timetable of 790 daily trips across the combined network, generating roughly 153 weekly departures at each individual stop.
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66.4% of residents in Gordon (ACT) report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch indicate elevated health requirements across both younger and older cohorts, evaluated through chronic ailment prevalence and mortality figures. Private health insurance uptake is considerable, covering roughly 57% of residents (~4,416 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most widespread diagnosed illnesses locally, affecting 8.7% and 9.6% of residents respectively, while 66.4% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Working-age cohorts show higher-than-average rates of chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.0% of the community (1,245 people), higher than the 14.2% proportion across Australian Capital Territory, with senior health indicators generally aligning with broader national distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gordon (ACT) is largely Australian-born, at 78.6% of residents, with 16.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.5%) and English (25.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the area tracks above nationwide norms, with 21.4% of residents born abroad and 16.0% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 50.2% of the local population. The most prominent comparative overrepresentation is found among adherents of Other religions, making up 1.3% of the community compared to 1.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds are Australian (27.5%), English (25.2%), and Other (9.2%). Specific ancestral cohorts also show distinct local representations: Croatian heritage accounts for 1.0% of residents (compared to 0.9% across the region), Serbian heritage comprises 0.4% (against 0.4% regionally), and Sri Lankan heritage stands at 0.4% (matching 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gordon (ACT) is 38. 25.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution closely aligns with the territory-wide profile, with every broad age bracket falling within 6.2 percentage points of the Australian Capital Territory baseline. The median age remains steady at an estimated 38, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 3 years above the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 35 recorded at that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census is the expansion of retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), rising from 13.6% to an estimated 16.0%. Projections to 2041 suggest these senior brackets will experience the strongest growth, increasing by 259 (21%) to reach 1,505 individuals, whereas younger adults, middle-aged groups, and children are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gordon (ACT)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,892 at the 2021 Census → 7,785 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL80064). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.