Gordon Park
A compact inner-north profile, Gordon Park has 4,390 residents across 1.15 square kilometres, producing a density of 3,807.5 people per square kilometre. The median age is 36, which is 4.0 years below the national figure, while household income of $2,213 a week sits at the 84.1 percentile. University attainment reaches 54.4%, or 24.3 percentage points above the national level. Housing is mixed, with 55.9% separate houses, 32.9% apartments and 40.0% renters. Compared with nearby Stafford and Kedron, Gordon Park reads as a compact, established pocket where professional incomes and a relatively young age profile support steady demand.
Population
4,390
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,213/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
31
For homebuyers, Gordon Park's main trade-off is format and carrying cost rather than a single dominant dwelling type. Separate houses account for 55.9%, apartments 32.9% and semi-detached homes 11.3%, while 3-bedroom stock leads at 34.3%, just above the 28.5% share for 4-plus-bedroom homes. The mortgage figure is $2,204 per month, and mortgage costs equal 23.0% of household income, higher than the 16.5% rent-to-income measure. That leaves room for households earning $2,213 weekly to compare owner-occupier options across established streets, but apartment buyers should assess body-corporate costs and resale demand because apartments form nearly one-third of the mix. Gordon Park suits buyers who value a compact setting and choice between family-sized and lower-maintenance formats.
For Buyers
For homebuyers, Gordon Park's main trade-off is format and carrying cost rather than a single dominant dwelling type. Separate houses account for 55.9%, apartments 32.9% and semi-detached homes 11.3%, while 3-bedroom stock leads at 34.3%, just above the 28.5% share for 4-plus-bedroom homes. The mortgage figure is $2,204 per month, and mortgage costs equal 23.0% of household income, higher than the 16.5% rent-to-income measure. That leaves room for households earning $2,213 weekly to compare owner-occupier options across established streets, but apartment buyers should assess body-corporate costs and resale demand because apartments form nearly one-third of the mix. Gordon Park suits buyers who value a compact setting and choice between family-sized and lower-maintenance formats.
For Investors
Rental fundamentals are supported by a substantial tenant base: 40.0% of occupied dwellings are rented, higher than the 21.7% owned outright, with weekly rent at $365 and vacancy at 5.3%. Rent growth of 17.2% points to recent pricing momentum, while overseas migration is the primary forecast driver and can reinforce demand for accessible rental stock. Development activity reached 30 matters over 12 months, so investors should distinguish planning and referral work from projects that add dwellings. The mix of 34.3% three-bedroom and 28.5% four-plus-bedroom homes broadens the potential tenant pool, but the 5.3% vacancy rate also argues for testing achievable rent rather than assuming every property matches the suburb figure. With mortgage-to-income at 23.0%, household cash flow appears less strained than the 40.0% rental share alone might suggest, though purchase price remains central to yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
113
Last 12 Months
31
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+34.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Demographically, Gordon Park is younger and more university-educated than the national profile: the median age of 36 is 4.0 years below national, while 54.4% hold university qualifications, 24.3 percentage points above national. Average household size is 2.4 people, 0.1 below the national figure, consistent with a mix of couples, families and smaller households rather than very large household units. English ancestry is the largest ancestry category at 1,754 people, followed by Irish at 771 and Scottish at 559. Christianity accounts for 1,997 people and no religion for 1,978, a near-even split that points to varied social outlooks. Overseas-born residents represent 20.9%, 0.7 points below national, while turnover is 28.4% and 71.6% stayed at the same address, giving Gordon Park a strong continuity signal alongside its educated workforce.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
55.9%
Houses
11.3%
Townhouse
32.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Gordon Park is compact and mixed rather than dominated by one format. Separate houses comprise 55.9% of dwellings, apartments 32.9% and semi-detached homes 11.3%; 2-bedroom properties are 32.2%, 3-bedroom 34.3% and 4-plus-bedroom 28.5%. The 3-bedroom share is higher than the 4-plus-bedroom share, which may suit households seeking a middle ground between apartment living and larger family stock. Tenure is split between 40.0% renting, 37.5% paying a mortgage and 21.7% owning outright, so the suburb has a stronger renter presence than outright ownership. Household income is $2,213 weekly, at the 84.1 percentile, while mortgage-to-income is 23.0% and rent-to-income 16.5%. Compared with nearby Stafford and Kedron, buyers should assess each street and dwelling format closely because Gordon Park's 1.15 square kilometre footprint can make small differences in housing type material.
Mortgage / mo
$2,204
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $365.
$740
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $740 · units $600
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$1,209
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.3%
Unoccupied
102
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
44.0%
Couples with children
38.3%
Couples, no children
14.8%
Single parent
1,203
Total families
Economy & Employment
Gordon Park has a high-participation, professional employment profile. Healthcare is the largest industry at 20.9% and 425 workers, followed by Professional/Tech at 16.4% and 332, Education at 11.3% and 230, Public Administration at 8.9% and 180, and Construction at 7.2% and 147. Professionals number 982 and managers 407, helping explain personal income of $1,209 a week and household income of $2,213. Labour-force participation is 76.5%, unemployment 3.3% and full-time employment 61.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment than a low-participation profile. SEIFA reinforces the advantage but shows an important gap: IEO, IRSD and IRSAD are all in decile 9, above most areas, while IER is decile 6, below those measures. Education and occupation therefore look stronger than the economic-resources ranking, an anomaly buyers and businesses should not ignore.
Unemployment
3.3%
Labour Force
2,760
Unemployed
92
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.9%
Part-time
29.6%
Participation
76.5%
Employed
2,668
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
54.4%
Postgraduate
13.7%
Born Overseas
20.9%
Dwellings
1,811
Transport to Work
Livability is shaped by a small footprint, strong work-from-home capacity and car-oriented travel. Gordon Park covers 1.15 square kilometres at 3,807.5 people per square kilometre, so daily trips can be relatively local even though 52.8% of residents drive to work. Public transport accounts for 8.8%, higher than the 3.8% who walk or cycle, while 30.5% work from home. That mix means buyers should test their own commute rather than assume density equals transit access. Household income sits at the 84.1 percentile and IRSAD is in decile 9, above average socioeconomic conditions that can support household resilience. The 2.4-person average household size and 40.0% rental share also make the suburb relevant to both smaller households and tenants, while its compact scale rewards checking parking, street noise and access to nearby services at the exact address.
Drive
52.8%
Public Transport
8.8%
Walk / Cycle
3.8%
Work from Home
30.5%
Population Forecast
+1.1%/yr
(+172 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth looks measured rather than explosive. The annual trend is 1.1%, the trajectory is Stable, and overseas migration is the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change is 14.5% over 10 years, while rent growth is 17.2%, so demand has been building without a sharp shift in the suburb's established character. Affordability improved from 39.8 in 2011 to 33.1 in 2021, a lower 2021 measure that may support buyer activity but does not remove price sensitivity. Gentrification signals are mixed: the main score is 6 with a stage of Not gentrifying, while the shift measure is 33 and labelled Early signs. This points to gradual change because migration and real income growth of 14.7% are adding momentum, yet the Stable trajectory and -0.3 young-share change argue against a rapid demographic reset.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+180
Net Internal / yr
-67
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +19% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Gordon Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gordon Park a good suburb to live in?
Gordon Park can suit households seeking an inner-north setting with a relatively young, educated and well-paid profile. Its median age is 36, university attainment is 54.4% and household income is $2,213 a week at the 84.1 percentile. The trade-off is that 52.8% commute by car, so transport needs should be checked against the exact address.
What is the median house price in Gordon Park?
No current median house price is available to quote reliably for Gordon Park. Buyers can still frame costs using the $2,204 monthly mortgage figure and $365 weekly rent, then compare recent sales for the same dwelling type, bedroom count and street setting before setting a budget.
What schools are in Gordon Park?
Families should check nearby school catchments against the exact Gordon Park address because enrolment boundaries can cross suburb lines. The suburb covers 1.15 square kilometres and has 4,390 residents, but those figures do not identify a school's sector, capacity or eligibility. Confirm the relevant primary and secondary options before buying.
Is Gordon Park safe?
A precise suburb crime rate is not available for a confident numerical safety comparison. Check current Queensland Police incident information for the exact streets and review lighting, traffic and access conditions during both day and night. Gordon Park's compact 1.15 square kilometre footprint makes street-level inspection practical for prospective residents.
Is Gordon Park good for property investment?
Gordon Park has several investor-friendly demand signals: weekly rent is $365, vacancy is 5.3%, renting is 40.0% and rent growth is 17.2%. Overseas migration is the primary forecast driver, while 30 development matters in 12 months warrant checking whether nearby works add rental competition. Test achievable rent against the purchase price and property costs.
How is Gordon Park's population changing?
Gordon Park's current population is 4,390. Growth is forecast at 1.1% annually, with overseas migration the primary driver, while the trajectory is Stable. Population change across the wider area is 14.5% over 10 years, so the outlook is positive but measured rather than a rapid shift in resident numbers. The -0.3 young-share change also suggests limited change in the age mix.
What development is happening in Gordon Park?
Development activity includes 30 matters over 12 months, including design and siting referrals plus filling or excavation work. These categories do not by themselves confirm 30 new dwellings, so buyers should check the status, scale and likely construction timing of projects near a target property. Activity may affect parking, noise and future rental competition.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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