Gordon vs Killara
The verdict
Gordon is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.67M versus $4.13M in Killara. Gordon rates higher for liveability (97 vs 91). Killara has a shorter estimated CBD commute (33 vs 36 min).
Scores
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| Gordon | Killara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 94 |
| Transport | 94 | 96 |
| Education | 95 | 95 |
| Liveability | 97 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gordon | Killara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,795 | 10,620 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,460 | $2,802 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.1% | 73.2% |
| Born in Australia | 44.2% | 50.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Gordon High Growth · Killara High Growth
Property
| Gordon | Killara | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.67M | $4.13M |
| Median unit price | $947K | $1.15M |
| House price YoY | -20.0% | 10.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,150 | $1,450 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 70 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gordon | Killara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 68 | 85 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 11 | 19 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 171 | 132 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,115 | 1,337 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gordon | Killara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,185 | 1,156 |
Transport
| Gordon | Killara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 62 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 110 m | 510 m |
Liveability
| Gordon | Killara | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 2 |
| Parks | 7 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 57 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.9 km | 12.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.0 km | 12.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Gordon | Killara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,795 | 10,620 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,261 | 11,182 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,443 | 17,441 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 1.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gordon or Killara?
Gordon and Killara have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Gordon or Killara?
Gordon is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.67M versus $4.13M.
Which has better schools, Gordon or Killara?
Gordon has a higher average school ICSEA (Gordon 1185 vs Killara 1156; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gordon or Killara?
Killara has the higher transport score (Gordon 94/100 vs Killara 96/100).
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