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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Gordon Park is around 4,808, reflecting a growth of 418 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,390. This increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 4,682 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 26 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,180 persons per square kilometer, placing Gordon Park in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 9.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA3 area (8.1%) and SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Gordon Park. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, Gordon Park is expected to increase by just below the median of statistical areas nationally to 2041, with an estimated expansion of 506 persons reflecting an overall increase of 8.0% over these 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

Gordon Park averaged approximately 15 new dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 77 homes were approved, with an additional 8 approved so far in FY-26. This results in about 3.8 people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built over these five financial years.

The demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $815,000, indicating developers' focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This year, $6.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Comparatively, Gordon Park exhibits 19.0% lower construction activity per person than Greater Brisbane and ranks among the 41st percentile of areas assessed nationally.

This suggests more limited choices for buyers, further supporting demand for existing properties. The area's mature market is evident with around 403 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate Gordon Park will gain approximately 386 residents by 2041 based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections. New development 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.

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 representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 11.0%. As of September 2025, 3,236 residents are employed at a local unemployment rate of 1.9%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Workforce participation is high at 84.9% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Home workership was reported by 29.3% of residents, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical employment is specialized at 1.6 times the regional level while manufacturing employs only 3.1%, below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited. Over a year, employment increased by 11.0% alongside labour force growth of 10.7%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Contrastingly, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth rates of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gordon Park's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Gordon Park suburb had one of Australia's highest income levels based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median taxpayer income was $71,187 and average income stood at $89,345, compared to Greater Brisbane's $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. By September 2025, considering a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $78,242 (median) and $98,199 (average). Census 2021 income data ranked Gordon Park's household, family, and personal incomes highly, between the 78th and 91st percentiles nationally. In Gordon Park, 29.0% of individuals (1,394) earned within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, reflecting regional patterns where 33.3% similarly occupied this range. Higher earners made up a substantial presence with 36.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consumed 15.3% of income, yet strong earnings placed disposable income at the 79th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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

Gordon Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 55.9% houses and 44.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gordon Park was at 21.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.9% and rented ones at 40.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,204, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Gordon Park was $365, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Gordon Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Gordon Park features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average 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%, with lone person households at 29.2% and group households comprising 4.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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 residents aged 15 and above have a higher proportion with university qualifications than Queensland (25.7%) or Australia (30.4%), at 48.2%. This is attributed to the prevalence of bachelor degrees (31.9%), postgraduate qualifications (10.7%), and graduate diplomas (5.6%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 25.0% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (14.3%). Educational participation is notably high in Gordon Park, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (8.3%), tertiary education (8.0%), and secondary education (7.7%).

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 area's transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents typically residing just 171 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 78%, followed by buses at 12% and cycling at 3%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant 29.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 81 trips per day, equating to roughly 33 weekly trips per stop.

Gordon Park's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Gordon Park. AreaSearch's assessment found low prevalence of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (3,009 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues affecting 9.7% of residents and asthma impacting 7.3%. A total of 73.0% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has 12.2% of residents aged 65 and over (586 people), lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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 exhibited above-average cultural diversity, with 20.9% of its population born overseas and 11.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Gordon Park as of 20XX, accounting for 47.8% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 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 divergences: Welsh at 0.7% in Gordon Park compared to 0.5% regionally, Scottish at 8.7% versus 7.4%, 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 nearly 37 years, closely matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Gordon Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (14.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (11.0%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 2.7% to 3.8%. Conversely, the population aged 25-34 has declined from 17.5% to 15.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Gordon Park's age profile will significantly evolve. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 17%, adding 120 residents and reaching a total of 837. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 54% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the populations aged 5-14 and 0-4 are projected to decline.