Gordon vs Mount Egerton
The verdict
Gordon rates higher for education (55 vs 50). Mount Egerton is closer to the coast (52.8 km vs 60.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gordon rates higher (80 vs 58/100 in Mount Egerton).
Scores
| Gordon | Mount Egerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 25 |
| Transport | 15 | 13 |
| Education | 55 | 50 |
| Liveability | 19 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gordon | Mount Egerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,393 | 706 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,012 | $1,819 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Gordon High Growth · Mount Egerton High Growth
Property
| Gordon | Mount Egerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $654K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.2% | 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
Safety
| Gordon | Mount Egerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 215 | 567 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 287 | 142 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 359 | 425 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,369 | 2,691 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gordon | Mount Egerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,036 | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gordon · Mount Egerton
Transport
| Gordon | Mount Egerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 15 | 13 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.9 km | 11.3 km |
Liveability
| Gordon | Mount Egerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 60.7 km | 52.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 79.8 km | 77.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.6 km | 25.4 km |
Population & growth
| Gordon | Mount Egerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,393 | 706 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,441 | 730 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,392 | 1,213 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gordon or Mount Egerton?
Gordon has the higher residential safety score (Gordon 80/100 vs Mount Egerton 58/100).
Which has better schools, Gordon or Mount Egerton?
Gordon has a higher average school ICSEA (Gordon 1036 vs Mount Egerton 1001; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gordon or Mount Egerton?
Gordon has the higher transport score (Gordon 15/100 vs Mount Egerton 13/100).
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