Gordon vs Lindfield
The verdict
Gordon is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.78M versus $4.15M in Lindfield. Lindfield is closer to the coast (11.7 km vs 12.9 km).
Scores
| Gordon | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 96 |
| Transport | 94 | 96 |
| Education | 95 | 96 |
| Liveability | 97 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gordon | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,795 | 10,943 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,460 | $2,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.1% | 74.5% |
| Born in Australia | 44.2% | 53.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Gordon High Growth · Lindfield High Growth
Property
| Gordon | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.78M | $4.15M |
| Median unit price | $930K | $1.20M |
| House price YoY | -0.1% | 21.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,230 | $1,450 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gordon | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 68 | 128 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 11 | 46 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 171 | 146 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,377 | 2,102 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gordon | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,173 | 1,148 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gordon · Lindfield
Transport
| Gordon | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 110 m | 880 m |
Liveability
| Gordon | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 9 |
| Parks | 7 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 57 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.9 km | 11.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.0 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Gordon | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,795 | 10,943 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,261 | 11,323 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,443 | 17,950 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gordon or Lindfield?
Gordon and Lindfield have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Gordon or Lindfield?
Gordon is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.78M versus $4.15M.
Which has better schools, Gordon or Lindfield?
Gordon has a higher average school ICSEA (Gordon 1173 vs Lindfield 1148; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gordon or Lindfield?
Lindfield has the higher transport score (Gordon 94/100 vs Lindfield 96/100).
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