Gordon
With a 12.4% vacancy rate and 100% detached housing stock, Gordon is a low-density rural township where the ownership culture runs deep: 35.9% own their home outright, well above the national average. Population stands at 1,393 across 46 square kilometres, giving a density of just 30 people per km2. Household income sits at the 75.3rd percentile nationally, comfortably above the national median despite the rural setting. The suburb has grown 17.8% over the decade, and the gentrification score of 21 signals early-stage change as families and professionals move in from surrounding urban areas.
Population
1,393
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,012/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Median House
$599K
Apr-Jun 2024
The median house price in Gordon is $599,000, recorded in the Apr-Jun 2024 quarter, down from a peak of $757,500 in Apr-Jun 2023, a correction of 20.9% from peak. For long-run context, that still represents a 115.1% gain since 2013, implying a compound annual growth rate of 5.6% over 14 years. Every dwelling is a separate house, so buyers face no apartment risk. Three-bedroom and four-plus-bedroom homes are nearly equal at 44.3% and 44.9% of stock, making Gordon suited to families. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and with household income at the 75.3rd percentile nationally, the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 19.9%, well below the 30% stress threshold.
For Buyers
The median house price in Gordon is $599,000, recorded in the Apr-Jun 2024 quarter, down from a peak of $757,500 in Apr-Jun 2023, a correction of 20.9% from peak. For long-run context, that still represents a 115.1% gain since 2013, implying a compound annual growth rate of 5.6% over 14 years. Every dwelling is a separate house, so buyers face no apartment risk. Three-bedroom and four-plus-bedroom homes are nearly equal at 44.3% and 44.9% of stock, making Gordon suited to families. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and with household income at the 75.3rd percentile nationally, the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 19.9%, well below the 30% stress threshold.
For Investors
Gordon's rental market is thin but stable: only 8.5% of dwellings are rented, the lowest tenure share compared to most Victorian suburbs, and weekly rent averages $320. The 12.4% vacancy rate is elevated relative to typical suburban averages, which reflects the seasonal and semi-rural nature of the market rather than structural oversupply. Net overseas migration averages 13 people a year and internal migration adds 6, giving modest but steady population pressure. Rent grew 56.1% over the decade, outpacing many metropolitan corridors, and real income growth of 22.0% over the same period supports continued tenant capacity to pay. Development activity is light at 5 applications in 12 months, mostly subdivision works, so new supply is not a near-term concern.
Development Activity
Total DAs
11
Last 12 Months
5
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+400.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Gordon iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Patrick's School
Prep-6 · 76 students
Gordon Primary School
Prep-6 · 141 students
Demographics
Gordon's median age of 43 is 3.0 years above the national figure, consistent with the aging-trajectory signal in the data. The working-age share has declined 1.9 percentage points while the senior share has risen 3.5 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents account for 15.9% of the population, which is 5.7 points below the national average, reflecting a predominantly Anglo-Celtic heritage: English (539), Irish (206) and Scottish (165) are the top three ancestries. Maltese (75) and German (70) add European diversity. University qualifications at 26.7% are 3.4 points below the national figure, though professionals and managers together form the two largest occupation groups. Average household size of 2.7 is marginally above national at 0.2 higher.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
All 100% of Gordon's dwellings are separate houses, which is unusually pure compared to most Victorian suburbs. Tenure is owner-dominated: 35.9% own outright and 55.6% carry a mortgage, meaning just 8.5% rent. This mortgage-belt character explains why the suburb's SEIFA IER score sits at decile 8, the second-highest tier for economic resources, despite a rural location. The median price has moved from $278,500 in 2013 to a peak of $757,500 in Apr-Jun 2023 before settling at $599,000 in Apr-Jun 2024, a 20.9% correction from peak that still leaves the long-run gain at 115.1%. Four-plus bedroom homes represent 44.9% of dwellings, above the typical metropolitan share, reflecting larger blocks and rural lifestyle demand.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$320
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$844
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.4%
Unoccupied
69
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.9%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.7%
Couples, no children
1,168
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employer at 15.7% of the workforce (73 workers), followed closely by Construction at 15.0% (70 workers) and Education at 12.9% (60 workers). Public Administration contributes 11.8% (55 workers) and Professional/Technical services 8.4% (39 workers). By occupation, Professionals (137) and Managers (109) lead the field, a pairing that sits above what the rural setting might suggest. The unemployment rate of 2.3% is low compared to national averages. The full-time employment rate is 64.2% and participation rate is 58.0%, with 340 residents not in the labour force, many of whom are likely retirees given the older median age. SEIFA IRSD decile 7 places the suburb in the upper-middle band for relative advantage nationally.
Unemployment
1.8%
Labour Force
3,695
Unemployed
68
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.2%
Part-time
33.5%
Participation
58.0%
Employed
628
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.7%
Postgraduate
6.6%
Born Overseas
15.9%
Dwellings
486
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total: 90.8% of residents drive to work, while only 0.7% use public transport, reflecting the rural township setting where public transit options are minimal compared to metropolitan areas. Walking and cycling account for 2.2% of commutes. The crime rate is 40.2 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, with 56 total recorded offences; property and deception offences (27) are the top category. SEIFA IRSAD decile 6 places Gordon in the middle band nationally for socioeconomic advantage and disadvantage. Rent stress is absent, with rent-to-income at 15.9%, and mortgage stress is also absent at 19.9%. The volunteering rate of 17.6% signals community engagement above typical levels. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in nearby townships.
Drive
90.8%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.04%/yr
(+68 people/yr)
EstablishedGordon's population reached approximately 1,393 in 2025, up 17.8% over 10 years from a lower base. The forecast trend runs at 1.04% annually, adding about 68 people per year, with the SA2-level medium scenario projecting the broader area reaching 6,939 by 2031. Migration drivers are balanced: overseas arrivals average 13 per year and internal migration averages 6, providing a diversified inflow rather than dependence on a single source. The gentrification score of 21 places Gordon at the early signs stage, with signals including 19% population growth since 2011 and an accelerating shift in the university-educated share. Affordability has been stable, moving from 33.9% in 2011 to 35.3% in 2021, which is lower than many growth corridors.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+13
Net Internal / yr
+6
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +19% since 2011, Accelerating: 5% → 14%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
56
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
40.2
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Gordon compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gordon a good suburb to live in?
Gordon suits households seeking rural lifestyle with moderate affordability. Household income sits at the 75.3rd percentile nationally, mortgage stress is absent at 19.9% of income, and 91.7% of residents own their home outright or with a mortgage. The trade-offs are minimal public transport (0.7% usage) and a high car-dependency rate of 90.8%.
What is the median house price in Gordon?
The median house price is $599,000, recorded in the Apr-Jun 2024 quarter. This represents a 20.9% correction from the peak of $757,500 in Apr-Jun 2023, but still a 115.1% gain since 2013. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733.
What schools are in Gordon?
No schools are recorded inside the Gordon suburb boundary in this dataset. Residents rely on schools in neighbouring townships. The suburb has a university-educated population of 26.7%, which is 3.4 points below the national average, consistent with its regional character.
Is Gordon safe?
Gordon recorded 56 total offences in the most recent period, giving a crime rate of 40.2 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences account for 27 of those incidents. The SEIFA IRSD decile 7 places Gordon in the upper-middle band nationally for relative advantage, suggesting low deprivation.
Is Gordon good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $320 against a $599,000 median implies a gross yield around 2.8%, below metropolitan averages but underpinned by 56.1% rent growth over the decade. The 12.4% vacancy rate warrants attention, though the thin renter base of 8.5% means turnover is infrequent. The 5.6% compound annual price growth since 2013 is the stronger investment signal.
How is Gordon's population changing?
Population grew 17.8% over 10 years and is forecast to continue at approximately 1.04% annually. Net overseas migration averages 13 people per year and internal migration adds 6. The gentrification score of 21 signals early-stage transition, with university-educated share accelerating and professionals entering the workforce mix.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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