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Gordon (Vic.) has an estimated 6,640 residents, up from 6,372 at the 2021 Census — a change of 268 people, or 4.2%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 169 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the population of Gordon stands at approximately 6,640 according to AreaSearch research. Compared with the 6,372 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 268 individuals, or a 4.2% expansion. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 6,557 as of June 2025 alongside 169 validated new addresses added following the Census. The resulting population density is 7.8 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space. Gordon's 4.2% expansion pace surpassed the broader SA3 area's 2.8% rate since the 2021 census, establishing it as a regional growth leader.
The principal driver of this expansion was natural increase, generating roughly 48.0% of recent population additions, with overseas migration and interstate migration providing positive contributions as well. Projections for each SA2 region rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch applies the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting figures through weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA down to SA2 geographies. Projected age-bracket growth trajectories from these models are similarly applied across all locations for 2032 through 2041. Under this framework, Gordon is anticipated to experience a moderate overall demographic contraction, shedding 160 persons by 2041. Nevertheless, certain demographics will expand, particularly the 25 to 34 cohort, which is forecast to gain 152 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
150 new dwellings have been approved in Gordon (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential approvals in Gordon average approximately 30 per annum, accumulating to 150 homes over the latest 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area saw an influx averaging 2.1 people per year for every newly built residence over the past 5 financial years, signaling robust housing demand that underpins property values. New dwellings carry an average construction value of $591,000, indicating building activity oriented toward higher-end, premium housing. In addition, commercial building approvals reached $3.5 million this financial year, underscoring the locality's predominantly residential character. Relative to Rest of Vic., Gordon generates roughly 75% as much per-person building activity, ranking it in the 53rd percentile among nationally assessed regions.
Recent development has consisted exclusively of single detached houses, maintaining the neighborhood's low-density environment and appealing to purchasers seeking generous space. With approximately 277 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays clear hallmarks of a low-density community. Given the outlook of flat to declining population numbers, Gordon could see reduced pressure on housing stock, creating advantageous buying conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Gordon (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gordon (Vic.), worth an estimated $300 million. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.44 billion. 26 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, urban planning, and development initiatives are vital determinants of regional growth. AreaSearch has tracked 60 projects with potential relevance to the district. Prominent developments include the Elaine Solar Farm, the Western Renewables Link - Elaine Terminal Station Upgrade, the Lal Lal Wind Farms, and the Mount Buninyong Tourism Units.
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Elaine Solar Farm
Elaine Solar Farm is an approved hybrid renewable energy project near Elaine Terminal Station in regional Victoria. The project comprises a 150 MWp solar farm, a 125 MWac / 250 MWh battery energy storage system, about 230,000 ground-mounted solar panels, a new 220 kV transmission line connection to Elaine Terminal Station, associated switchyard and substation infrastructure. The Victorian planning permit was granted in May 2024 and AEMO issued the 5.3.4A grid-connection performance standards letter in May 2025.Construction is scheduled to commence in 2026, with commercial operations expected in 2027.
Western Renewables Link - Elaine Terminal Station Upgrade
Upgrade to the Elaine Terminal Station as part of the larger Western Renewables Link project. The Western Renewables Link is a proposed 190km high-voltage electricity transmission line to carry renewable energy from western Victoria to Melbourne, increasing the capacity and reliability of the grid.
Lal Lal Wind Farms
A 228MW wind farm comprising 60 turbines across two sections, Yendon and Elaine. The wind farm generates enough clean energy to power approximately 95,000 homes and has been operational since 2020.
Elaine BESS
A 200 megawatt / 800 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) located approximately 5 kilometres northwest of Elaine, Victoria. The project is adjacent to the Elaine Terminal Station and is designed to support Australia's energy transition by storing and dispatching renewable energy.
Mount Buninyong Tourism Units
VCAT has approved, with conditions, the development of eight single-bedroom, single-storey short-stay tourism accommodation units on the lower edge of the Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve. The original proposal was for larger, barrel-shaped units (known as 'Skybarrels'). The developer, Lapilli La Mt Buninyong Pty Ltd, was placed under voluntary administration in February 2025, and the project's current status beyond approval is uncertain.
Apple Tree Hill Estate
House and land estate in Brown Hill, Ballarat, offering large lifestyle lots with views and access to Yarrowee Creek walking tracks. Active sales include titled lots on Cloudbreak Circuit and Lookout Court.
Brown Hill Estate (Boutique 17-Lot Masterplanned)
Boutique 17-lot masterplanned residential estate in Brown Hill, about 5 km east of Ballarat CBD. Phase One proposes 8 residential lots plus 1 super lot, with a future subdivision for 9 additional lots. The developer notes site acquisition in 2023 and is seeking enquiries while progressing planning.
Vista Estate, Brown Hill
A 95-lot masterplanned residential land estate in Brown Hill near Ballarat featuring spacious allotments ranging from 800 to 1,476 sqm. Located in close proximity to Kirks Reservoir, Gong Gong Reservoir, and the Western Freeway.
3,666 residents of Gordon (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 3,741. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,362, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Gordon features a capable labor pool characterized by notable representation across building trades, an exceptionally low jobless rate of 2.0%, and consistent job numbers during the past year. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 3,666, while unemployment came in 1.7% under the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic., and the local participation rate reached a solid 69.2% versus 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Census returns indicated that 22.3% of workers carried out their roles from home, a metric that may reflect Covid-19 restrictions. The leading employment sectors for local residents consist of construction, health care & social assistance, along with agriculture, forestry & fishing.
Specialization in construction is notably pronounced, commanding a workforce proportion 1.4 times that of the surrounding region. Conversely, health care & social assistance represents an area of lower concentration, accounting for 13.0% of local jobs compared to 16.8% across Regional Vic.. A comparison of Census figures for working versus resident populations points to relatively limited local workplace capacity within the district itself. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the year to March 2026, local employment held steady with no change, while the labor pool expanded by 0.4%, lifting the jobless rate by 0.4 percentage points. Across Regional Vic. over the same period, employment fell by 0.1%, the workforce decreased by 0.3%, and unemployment dropped 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term employment expectations from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide perspective on potential future labor requirements in Gordon. When five- and ten-year national trajectories (which project country-wide employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years) are weighted against the local industrial distribution, local jobs are projected to rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, noting this illustrative extrapolation applies sector weights without incorporating localized demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gordon (Vic.) is $1,813 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $765 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,469 a year against an average of $68,549. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, personal earnings across the Gordon SA2 slightly exceed the Australian baseline, with a median of $55,469 and an average of $68,549. These figures compare favorably to Regional Vic., which registered a $50,954 median and $62,728 average. Accounting for 9.62% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures for March 2026 sit at roughly $60,805 for median income and $75,143 for average income. The 2021 Census placed Gordon's household, family, and personal earnings in the middle percentiles, ranging between the 41st and 53rd percentiles.
In terms of earnings tiers, 35.4% of residents (2,350 individuals) fall in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, mirroring metropolitan patterns where 30.3% share this bracket. Residents keep 88.2% of their income after covering housing costs, demonstrating solid financial capacity, while the locality occupies the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gordon (Vic.) had 2,212 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,695 a month. Rent absorbs 14.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that Gordon's dwelling profile is overwhelmingly dominated by standalone houses at 99.8%, with semi-detached properties, units, and alternative formats making up 0.2%, in contrast to Regional Vic. where houses comprise 90.1% and other formats represent 9.9%. Outright ownership in Gordon mirrors the broader regional pattern at 42.8%, while 49.2% of homes are under a mortgage and 8.1% are rented. Median monthly home loan repayments stand at $1,695, exceeding the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, whereas median weekly rent is $270 compared to $285 regionally. Relative to country-wide figures, local mortgage costs remain under the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well below the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gordon (Vic.) counted 2,212 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 77.1%, consisting of couple families with children (35.6%), couples without children (32.2%), and single-parent households (8.6%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 22.9%, comprising single-person households at 20.8% and group living arrangements at 1.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.4% of adults in Gordon (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 13.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.5% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 291 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,017 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment presents a development area for the locality, as the proportion of residents holding higher education degrees (22.4%) sits markedly beneath the 33.4% VIC average. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 13.2%, postgraduate awards make up 5.6%, and graduate diplomas account for 3.6%. Conversely, technical and trade credentials are well represented, with 40.1% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, comprising certificates (28.5%) and advanced diplomas (11.6%). Participation in study is considerable, with 29.9% of the local population engaged in educational programs. Breaking this down, primary school students make up 10.7%, secondary school students comprise 10.0%, and tertiary learners represent 3.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Gordon (Vic.) means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Gordon comprises 31 active transport stops connected by 5 individual routes, delivering 79 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents generally residing 379 meters from the closest stop. Given the area's predominantly residential makeup, most workers travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 92% of commuters. Household car ownership averages 2.2 vehicles, exceeding the regional baseline, while 22.3% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences. Across all transit routes, service operates at an average rate of 11 trips per day, providing roughly 2 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.3% of residents in Gordon (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Gordon remain favorable based on AreaSearch's review of chronic conditions and mortality statistics, with minimal prevalence of standard health ailments observed across both older and younger age brackets. Private health insurance participation reaches approximately 53% (~3,539 people), slightly outperforming the standard SA2 benchmark and exceeding the 50.5% level across Regional Vic.. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, reported by 9.1 and 8.0% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 68.3% of the community indicated being entirely free of medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic..
General health indicators for working-age locals align with broad norms. Residents aged 65 and over account for 19.8% of the populace (1,314 people), below the 24.0% regional proportion, and health metrics among older residents are strong, tracking in line with national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gordon (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 88.8% of residents, with 3.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.5%) and Australian (28.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Gordon records lower-than-average cultural diversity metrics, with Australian citizens making up 89.9% of the community, 88.8% of residents born in Australia, and 96.3% speaking solely English in their households. Christianity is the primary faith, practiced by 50.8% of the local population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Regarding parental lineage, the three most common ancestries in Gordon are English at 29.5%, Australian at 28.8%, and Irish at 13.5%. Specific cultural backgrounds show elevated representation relative to the surrounding region, including Scottish heritage at 9.7% (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch background at 2.1% (versus 1.7%), and Maltese heritage at 1.7% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gordon (Vic.) is 44. 20.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of Gordon closely tracks broader regional benchmarks, with the widest variation from Regional Vic. being 5.2 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 44, remaining identical to the 2021 Census level, one year older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 at that Census, and above the national Census median of 38. The proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 17.6% at the Census to an estimated 19.8%. Looking toward 2041, the largest demographic increase is projected within the 25 - 44 cohort, which is expected to expand by 165 residents (12%) to reach 1,490, whereas young adults, children, middle-aged cohorts, and early retirees are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gordon (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 169 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,372 at the 2021 Census → 6,640 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (201021012). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.