Gordon Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Gordon Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Gordon Park's population is estimated at around 4,808 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 418 people (9.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,390 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,682 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 25 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,180 persons per square kilometer, placing Gordon Park (SA2) in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The growth rate of 9.5% since the 2021 census exceeds that of both the SA3 area (7.7%) and the SA4 region, marking Gordon Park as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For years post-2032 and areas not covered by this data, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected for Gordon Park (SA2), with an expected expansion to 5,207 persons by 2041 reflecting an increase of 8.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Gordon Park 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 Park averaged around 15 new dwelling approvals each year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 77 homes were approved, with an additional 8 so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 3.8 people moving to the area per dwelling built over the past five financial years.

Demand significantly outpaces supply, typically putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $815,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $6.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Comparatively, Gordon Park shows approximately 75% of the construction activity per person when measured against Greater Brisbane.

Nationally, it places among the 41st percentile of areas assessed, indicating more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties. This is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development in Gordon Park consists of 69.0% detached houses and 31.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. At around 403 people per approval, it indicates a mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Gordon Park is forecasted to gain 388 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

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Employment conditions in Gordon Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Gordon Park has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 2.1% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 11.1%.

As of September 2025, 3,244 residents are employed at a 1.9% lower unemployment rate than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%, and workforce participation is higher at 76.3%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical employment with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level, while manufacturing employs only 3.1% of local workers compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count.

In a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 11.1% and labour force grew by 10.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane where employment rose by 3.8%, labour force grew by 3.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data to 25-November-25 shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gordon Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.1% over ten years.

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

Gordon Park suburb has one of Australia's highest incomes based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median taxpayer income is $71,187, with an average income of $89,345. This compares to Greater Brisbane's figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.91%, median income is estimated at approximately $78,242 and average income at $98,199. Census 2021 data ranks Gordon Park's household, family, and personal incomes between the 78th and 91st percentiles nationally. Incomes of $1,500-$2,999 are reported by 29.0% (1,394 individuals), reflecting regional patterns where 33.3% fall within this range. High earners are notable, with 36.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 79th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Gordon Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Gordon Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 55.9% houses and 44.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 67.2% houses and 32.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gordon Park was at 21.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (37.9%) or rented (40.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,204, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $365. Nationally, Gordon Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 66.2% of all households, including 29.2% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for 33.8%, with lone person households at 29.2% and group households making up 4.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the Greater Brisbane average.

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

Gordon Park's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 48.2% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationwide. University graduates make up the largest group with 31.9%, followed by postgraduate students at 10.7% and those with graduate diplomas at 5.6%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.0% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (14.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.3% in primary education, 8.0% in tertiary education, and 7.7% pursuing secondary education.

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

Gordon Park has 17 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 567 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents being located an average of 171 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 81 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Gordon Park's health outcomes data shows excellent results across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. As of 2021, approximately 63% of Gordon Park's total population of 3,009 people have private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 58.0%. Nationally, the average is 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.7% and 7.3% of residents respectively. A total of 73.0% of Gordon Park residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.1%. As of 2021543 people in the area are aged 65 and over, making up 11.3% of the population. This is lower than Greater Brisbane's 16.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Gordon Park are strong and broadly align with the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Gordon Park records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Gordon Park showed above-average cultural diversity, with 20.9% of its residents born overseas and 11.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Gordon Park as of 2021, accounting for 47.8% of people. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, with 0.2% of Gordon Park's population identifying as such, compared to 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.3%), Australian (23.9%), and Irish (12.0%). Other ethnic groups showed notable variations: Welsh was overrepresented at 0.7% in Gordon Park versus 0.5% regionally, Scottish at 8.7% compared to 8.0%, and Hungarian at 0.3% compared to 0.2%.

Gordon Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Gordon Park's median age is 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than the national average of 38 years. The 45-54 age group makes up 15.1% of Gordon Park's population compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 10.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 2.7% to 3.4% of the population. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 17.5% to 15.8%. By 2041, forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Gordon Park. The 55-64 age cohort is projected to increase by 134 people (24%), from 557 to 692. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 56% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.