Franklin vs Gordon
The verdict
Franklin rates higher for education (89 vs 61). Gordon is closer to the coast (102.8 km vs 109.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gordon rates higher (66 vs 59/100 in Franklin).
Scores
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| Franklin | Gordon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 49 |
| Transport | 45 | 42 |
| Education | 89 | 61 |
| Liveability | 69 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Franklin | Gordon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,484 | 7,892 |
| Median age | 30 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,383 | $2,321 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.9% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 47.0% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Franklin High Growth · Gordon Declining
Property
| Franklin | Gordon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Franklin | Gordon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 174 | 152 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 187 | 114 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 508 | 393 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,686 | 1,546 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Franklin | Gordon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,097 | 1,049 |
Transport
| Franklin | Gordon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Franklin | Gordon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 109.4 km | 102.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.1 km | 20.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 12.3 km |
Population & growth
| Franklin | Gordon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,484 | 7,892 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,491 | 7,802 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,671 | 5,892 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | -0.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Franklin or Gordon?
Gordon has the higher residential safety score (Franklin 59/100 vs Gordon 66/100).
Which has better schools, Franklin or Gordon?
Franklin has a higher average school ICSEA (Franklin 1097 vs Gordon 1049; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Franklin or Gordon?
Franklin has the higher transport score (Franklin 45/100 vs Gordon 42/100).
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