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

Based on ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the population of the suburb of Gordon (NSW) is estimated at around 9,424 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 629 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,795 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 9,424 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 64 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,460 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Gordon's population growth of 7.2% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA3 area (4.4%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for this population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, 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 is expected, with the suburb of Gordon (NSW) projected to expand by 761 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall gain of 8.1% over the 16 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Gordon has seen around 23 new homes approved each year. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 115 homes were approved, with a further 40 approved so far in FY-26.

On average, 5.1 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating substantial demand outstripping supply, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost value of new homes is $1,319,000, suggesting developers are 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. Nationally, it places among the 19th percentile of areas assessed, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing properties.

This is lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development in Gordon consists of 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% medium and high-density housing, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more accessible 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. With around 847 people per approval, Gordon shows a mature, established area. Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Gordon to grow by 761 residents through to 2041. Construction is maintaining 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 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones include Northgrove Gordon, Pymble Grand, Coachwood Residences, and 4-10 Bridge Street Mixed Use Development. The following list details those most relevant:.

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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, with the technology sector notably represented. The unemployment rate was 4.2% as of December 2025, in line with Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation was lower at 64.6%.

A high proportion of residents worked from home, likely influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors were professional & technical (1.6 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Construction employed only 3.9% of local workers. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited, with more residents working outside the area.

Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 0.5%, while labour force grew by 1.0%, raising unemployment to 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Gordon's employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch reports that according to its aggregation of postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Gordon suburb had a median taxpayer income of $60,033 and an average income of $121,248. These figures are notably high compared to national averages and Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Considering the 10.32% growth in wages from financial year 2023 to March 2026 (as per the Wage Price Index), estimated current incomes would be approximately $66,228 (median) and $133,761 (average). The 2021 Census data indicates that Gordon's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 89th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 30.1% of Gordon's population (2,836 individuals) earn over $4,000 annually, contrasting with Sydney's leading bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident in 41.9% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting high consumer spending. However, high housing costs consume 17.3% of income, though strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it within 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). This contrasts with Sydney metro's composition of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gordon stood at 32.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.0% and rented ones at 36.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Gordon was $577, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Gordon's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than 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 constitute 78.4% of all households, consisting of 40.6% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 21.6%, with lone person households at 19.5% and group households making up 2.2% of the total. 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 exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 60.6% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (21.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational pathways account for 16.5%, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (6.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 32% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.5% in secondary, 8.9% in primary, and 8.1% in 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, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are used by 67 individual routes, providing 5,643 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living 193 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 70%, followed by train at 19% and walking at 5%. On average, there is one car per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 60.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 806 trips per day, equating to 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 exceptional results according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 75% of Gordon's total population (7,035 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.4 and 4.6% of residents respectively, while 80.0% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.

Gordon has 17.7% of its population aged 65 and over (1,668 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with national rankings.

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 one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 50.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 54.5% born overseas as of 2021 data. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gordon, comprising 40.3% of its population. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 1.4% of Gordon's population versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestral groups based on parents' country of birth are Chinese (27.9%), English (17.3%), and Australian (13.3%). Notably, Korean (4.7%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.1%, as are Russian (0.7% vs 0.4%) and South Australian (1.0% vs 0.5%) groups.

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 very close to Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the percentage of residents aged 15-24 years is notably higher at 15.7% locally, while those aged 25-34 years are under-represented at 12.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of Gordon's population aged 15-24 increased from 13.5% to 15.7%, and the percentage of residents aged 75-84 rose from 4.9% to 6.0%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 5-14 decreased from 12.7% to 11.5%, and the 0-4 age group dropped from 4.3% to 3.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Gordon. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 50%, reaching 848 people from 565, and residents aged 65 and older will represent 67% of the anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 25-34 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.