Gordon
NSW 2072 · Ku-ring-gai
8,795 (2021) → 9,261 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Ku-ring-gai local government area (est. 135,452 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Gordon is a high growth suburb in Ku-ring-gai, NSW 2072, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.67M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is about 13km inland. Gordon has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2072 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (15.99%), South Korea (4.34%), Hong Kong (4.24%), England (3.56%), Taiwan (2.3%)
Top languages: Mandarin (20.24%), Cantonese (9.02%), Korean (4.98%), Persian ED (2.17%), Japan (1.31%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1132 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ravenswood School for GirlsCombined · IndependentICSEA 1185
- Ravenswood School for Girls, Boarding HouseCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gordon East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1163
- Killara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1148
- Gordon West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1150
- Killara High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1147
- Pymble Ladies' CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1178
- St Ives High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1125
- Beaumont Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1164
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1165
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1174
- Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1164
- St Ives Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1155
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1168
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
Nearby suburbs in Ku-ring-gai
Compare Gordon with another suburb
Compare two suburbs
Frequently asked questions about Gordon
Is Gordon safe?
Gordon has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gordon?
In Gordon, the median house price is $3.67M and the median unit price is $947K. Median weekly house rent is $1,150.
How far is Gordon from Sydney CBD?
Gordon is about 14.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 36 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Gordon?
Gordon has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1185 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Gordon?
Gordon has a transport score of 94/100, including 1 train station and 31 bus stops.