Gordon (NSW)

Population growth drivers in Gordon are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The population of the suburb of Gordon (NSW) is estimated at around 9,498 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 703 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,795 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 9,424 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 64 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,479 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Gordon's population growth of 8.0% since the 2021 census exceeded that of 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 during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected. The suburb of Gordon (NSW) is projected to expand by 925 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 9.0% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Gordon has seen around 23 new homes approved each year. An estimated 115 homes were approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with 11 so far in FY-26. On average, 1.9 new residents arrive per new home annually over the past five financial years.

However, recent data shows this has intensified to 23.4 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential undersupply. New properties are constructed at an average value of $1,319,000, focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gordon has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, placing it among the 19th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing properties. This reflects market maturity and possible development constraints.

New development consists of 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% medium and high-density housing, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to compact options. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (45.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. Gordon shows a mature, established area with around 843 people per approval. Looking ahead, Gordon is expected to grow by 851 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Construction maintains a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

Gordon has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 28 projects that are likely to impact the area, with changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives influencing performance significantly. Key projects include Pymble Grand, Coachwood Residences, 4-10 Bridge Street Mixed Use Development, and The Marian - 20, 22A & 22 Marian Street TOD Site.

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

Gordon's workforce is highly educated. The technology sector stands out in terms of representation. Unemployment rate was 4.2% as of December 2025, matching Greater Sydney's rate.

Workforce participation lagged at 65.0%. Home workership was high at 60.9%, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Specialization in professional & technical was strong with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Construction employed only 3.9% locally, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Limited local employment opportunities indicated by resident vs working population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 0.4%, labour force by 0.9%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 national employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gordon's industry mix suggests local employment growth of 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Gordon had a median income among taxpayers of $60,033 and an average income of $121,248. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Gordon would be approximately $65,352 (median) and $131,991 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Gordon rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 89th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Distribution data shows 30.1% of Gordon's population falls within the $4,000+ income range, contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident through 41.9% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Gordon's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 45.3% houses and 54.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gordon was at 32.9%, with the rest being mortgaged (31.0%) or rented (36.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, higher than Sydney metro's $2,427. The median weekly rent was $577, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Gordon's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,033 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Gordon features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 78.4% of all households, including 40.6% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.6%, with lone person households at 19.5% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

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

Gordon's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 60.6% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to the Australian average of 30.4% and the New South Wales (NSW) average of 32.2%. This high level of educational attainment positions Gordon favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 35.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 21.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%.

Vocational pathways account for 16.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.7% and certificates 6.8%. Educational participation is notably high in Gordon, with 32.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% enrolled in secondary education, 8.9% in primary education, and 8.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Gordon has 39 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 67 routes, facilitating 5,643 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 193 meters to the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 70%, followed by train at 19% and walking at 5%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.0, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 60.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 806 trips daily across all routes, resulting in approximately 144 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Gordon's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 75% of Gordon's total population (7,091 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 5.4 and 4.6% of residents respectively. 80.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Gordon has 17.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,700 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

Gordon 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 has a culturally diverse population, with 50.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 54.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gordon, accounting for 40.3%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.4% of Gordon's population.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (27.9%), English (17.3%), and Australian (13.3%). Korean (4.7%) and Russian (0.7%) are notably overrepresented in Gordon compared to regional averages.

Gordon's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Gordon is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the proportion of people aged 15-24 is notably higher in Gordon at 15.6%, while those aged 25-34 are underrepresented at 11.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.5% to 15.6%, and the 75-84 cohort has grown from 4.9% to 6.1%. Conversely, the 35-44 age group has declined from 14.7% to 13.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Gordon. Notably, the 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 54%, reaching 890 people from 579. The population of residents aged 65 and older is anticipated to represent 66% of this growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are projected to experience population declines.