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

The population of Gordon Park was estimated at 4,772 as of November 2025, based on analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch. This reflected an increase of 382 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,390. The change was inferred from the resident population of 4,709 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 4,149 persons per square kilometer, placing Gordon Park in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth of 8.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (7.3%) and the SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, Gordon Park is expected to expand by 483 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 8.6% 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 14 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 70 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 7 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, there has been an average of 4.2 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed. This demand outpaces supply, putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers.

New homes are being built at an average value of $815,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26 so far, $7.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Gordon Park has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and places among the 30th percentile nationally, indicating limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established homes. This level is under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations.

Recent construction comprises 75% standalone homes and 25% medium to high-density housing, preserving Gordon Park's suburban character with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Notably, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. Gordon Park indicates a mature market with around 545 people per approval. Population forecasts suggest Gordon Park will gain 408 residents through to 2041. Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones are Windsor Dual Tower Development, Celestia Apartments, Northern Busway Extension, and Lamington Markets. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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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 professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% in June 2025.

Employment grew by 10.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of June 2025, 3,137 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation was 76.3%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading industries included health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.

Professional & technical employment was particularly high at 1.6 times the regional average. Manufacturing, however, was under-represented at 3.1% compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Employment opportunities seemed limited locally based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 10.7%, labour force grew by 10.3%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% with a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 forecasts suggest national employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gordon Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows median income in Gordon Park at $71,187 and average income at $89,345. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income in Gordon Park would be approximately $81,146 and average income $101,844 by that date. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Gordon Park rank highly nationally, between 78th and 91st percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution shows 29.0% of locals (1,383 people) earn $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, reflecting the regional pattern where 33.3% fall into this range. Gordon Park's affluence is evident with 36.9% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 79th percentile nationally. 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

In Gordon Park, as per the latest Census data, 55.9% of dwellings were houses with 44.2% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This differs from Brisbane's metropolitan area which had 67.2% houses and 32.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gordon Park stood at 21.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.9% and rented ones at 40.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,204, exceeding Brisbane's metro average of $2,100. The median weekly rent in Gordon Park was $365, compared to Brisbane's metro figure of $390. Nationally, Gordon Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 the remaining 33.8%, comprising 29.2% lone person households and 4.5% group households. The median household size is 2.4 people, aligning with 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. 48.2% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, 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. Educational facilities appear to be located outside Gordon Park's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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 collectively facilitate 562 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system in Gordon Park is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 171 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 80 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 shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 63%, comprising 2,987 people, compared to Greater Brisbane's 56.0% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 9.7% of residents, while asthma impacts 7.3%.

A total of 73.0% report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.1%. The area has 11.3% of residents aged 65 and over (539 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 16.6%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, mirroring the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Gordon Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Gordon Park's cultural diversity was above average, with 20.9% of its population born overseas and 11.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity dominated the religious landscape in Gordon Park, comprising 47.8% of people. Notably, Judaism was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 0.2% versus 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.3%), Australian (23.9%), and Irish (12.0%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh was more prevalent at 0.7% in Gordon Park compared to 0.5% regionally, Scottish at 8.7% versus 8.0%, and Hungarian at 0.3% versus 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 comprises 15.0% of Gordon Park's population, higher than Greater Brisbane's figure, while the 75-84 cohort makes up 3.4%, lower than Greater Brisbane's. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 2.7% to 3.4%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 17.5% to 15.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Gordon Park. The 55-64 age cohort is projected to increase by 136 people (25%), from 553 to 690. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 55% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.