Gordon
An older, mortgage-led township profile shapes Gordon: its median age is 43, 3 years above the national figure, while 100% of occupied dwellings are separate houses. The suburb has 1,393 residents across 46.11 square kilometres, so density is only 30.2 people per square kilometre. Compared with the broader Bacchus Marsh setting, Gordon reads as smaller and more detached, with household income at the 75.3 percentile. A 1.95% annual growth trend and 12.4% vacancy rate point to ongoing demand, but the aging trajectory and car dependence matter for future buyers.
Local council: Moorabool
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
6
Median House
$850K
October to December 2025
Only a handful of houses sold here in this period, so this median can jump sharply from one quarter to the next for reasons that have nothing to do with the market. Treat it as a rough guide, not a settled price.
Mortgage repayments are estimated at $1,733 per month and mortgage costs equal 19.9% of household income, below common stress territory. With 44.9% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms and 44.3% containing 3 bedrooms, Gordon suits families seeking space. Household income ranks at the 75.3 percentile, above the national midpoint, although buyers should compare exact sales because a small market can produce sharp quarterly movements.
For Buyers
Mortgage repayments are estimated at $1,733 per month and mortgage costs equal 19.9% of household income, below common stress territory. With 44.9% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms and 44.3% containing 3 bedrooms, Gordon suits families seeking space. Household income ranks at the 75.3 percentile, above the national midpoint, although buyers should compare exact sales because a small market can produce sharp quarterly movements.
For Investors
Rental demand needs careful reading. The median weekly rent is $320 and only 8.4% of households rent, while the vacancy rate is 12.4%, higher than a tightly supplied market and potentially a sign of thin, irregular rental turnover rather than deep tenant competition. Six development applications in 12 months suggest limited but continuing activity. Internal migration is the primary growth driver, so investors should test tenant depth, resale demand and holding costs rather than rely on vacancy alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
12
Last 12 Months
6
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+500.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Gordon
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Gordon Primary School
St Patrick's School
Demographics
Gordon's 43 median age is 3 years above the national figure, and the 2.7-person average household is 0.2 above the national level. The population leans toward long-established Anglo-Celtic ancestry, led by English 539, Irish 206 and Scottish 165 responses, with Maltese 75 and German 70 also represented. Overseas-born residents account for 15.9%, 5.7 percentage points below the national comparison, while university attendance at 26.7% is 3.4 points lower. Compared with the faster-turnover feel of growth corridors around Ballan, Gordon's own mobility profile is settled: 81.8% stayed at the same address and turnover was 18.2%.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is mortgage-heavy: 54.9% of households are paying off a loan, 35.4% own outright and 8.4% rent. Gordon is more detached than apartment-oriented parts of Bacchus Marsh because every recorded dwelling is a separate house. The bedroom mix reinforces that family orientation, with 44.9% of homes at 4 or more bedrooms and 44.3% at 3 bedrooms. Mortgage costs sit at 19.9% of household income, below a stress benchmark, but the high purchase price still raises the deposit hurdle.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$320
Census 2021
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
42.4%
Couples with children
44.2%
Couples, no children
12.1%
Single parent
396
Total families
Economy & Employment
Employment is a relative strength. Gordon's unemployment rate is 2.1% and participation is 63.7%, while 58.3% of workers are full time. The largest industries are healthcare at 15.7% with 73 workers, construction at 15.0% with 70, education at 12.9% with 60, public administration at 11.8% with 55, and professional and technical services at 8.4% with 39. Occupations are led by professionals at 137, trades at 125 and managers at 109, followed by clerical and administrative workers at 91 and community and personal services at 70. Household income is at the 75.3 percentile, above the national midpoint, helping explain mortgage costs at 19.9% of income. The mix is broader than a single-industry employment base, but 68.8% drive to work.
Unemployment
2.1%
Labour Force
706
Unemployed
15
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.3%
Part-time
32.6%
Participation
63.7%
Employed
691
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.7%
Postgraduate
6.6%
Born Overseas
15.9%
Dwellings
486
Transport to Work
Daily life is structured around driving: 68.8% travel as car drivers, compared with just 0.5% using public transport and 1.7% walking or cycling; 24.2% work from home. Two local primary schools provide a government and Catholic option, giving families a basic sector mix, but enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Recorded crime is 56 incidents, or 40.2 per 1,000 residents, with property and deception offences the largest category at 27. Gordon's IRSAD decile is 6, while its IER decile is 8, indicating economic resources rank higher than broader disadvantage measures. Compared with denser Bacchus Marsh locations, the low density of 30.2 people per square kilometre supports a quieter setting, but fewer transport alternatives. The 17.6% volunteering rate adds a practical civic connection.
Drive
68.8%
Public Transport
0.5%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
24.2%
Growth Outlook
Growth is steady rather than explosive: the annual trend is 1.95%, higher than a flat-growth path, with internal migration the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 22.3% over 10 years, while the shift is labelled Aging and the senior share has increased 3.3 percentage points. Gentrification is assessed as Active, with a score of 53, and rent growth is 37.5%, indicating that demand and price pressure are still moving through the market. Affordability improved from 42.5% in 2011 to 39.2% in 2021, a lower later reading, but the combination of a 43 median age and a 2.8-point decline in young share points to an older trajectory. Compared with a youthful expansion area, Gordon's growth is more mature and internally driven.
Population trend: Moorabool council area
Gordon sits in the Moorabool council area. These are the council area's residents, not Gordon's.
Residents 2025
40,472
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.8%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.9%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
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 can suit buyers wanting a low-density, detached setting, with 1,393 residents, 100% separate houses and a 43 median age. Car access is important because 68.8% drive and only 0.5% use public transport. Two primary schools and a 40.2 per 1,000 crime rate provide useful starting points, but check the exact address, services and enrolment zone before committing.
What schools are in Gordon?
Gordon has 2 identified primary schools: one government school and one Catholic school. Families should confirm the designated school zone, year-level availability and transport for the exact address, especially because 68.8% of local commuters drive and only 0.5% use public transport. Check secondary school options beyond the 2 local primary schools before buying.
Is Gordon safe?
Recorded crime is 56 incidents, equal to 40.2 offences per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences account for 27 cases, followed by public order and security offences at 10. That profile means safety can vary by street and incident type, so inspect the immediate area and review current local police information before making a decision.
How is Gordon's population changing?
Gordon's population is 1,393 today, while population change across the wider area is 22.3% over 10 years. The annual growth trend is 1.95% and internal migration is the primary driver. However, the trajectory is labelled Aging: the senior share has risen 3.3 percentage points and the young share has fallen 2.8 points. Growth therefore looks steady and regionally connected rather than strongly youth-led.
How do people usually get around Gordon?
Car dependence is pronounced: 68.8% travel as car drivers, compared with 0.5% by public transport and 1.7% walking or cycling. A further 24.2% work from home, which may soften daily travel needs for some households. The 46.11 square kilometre area and density of 30.2 people per square kilometre help explain why driving is more practical than frequent public transport.
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), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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