Gordon
VIC 3345 · Moorabool
1,393 (2021) → 1,441 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Gordon is a high growth suburb in Moorabool, VIC 3345, about 80km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $654K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 15/100, and is about 61km inland. Gordon has an overall score of 28/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3345 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.17%), New Zealand (1.44%), Malta (0.93%), Ireland (0.72%), Scotland (0.72%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.79%), Italian (0.72%), Arabic (0.57%), Macedon (0.36%), Vietnamese (0.36%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1034 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1048
- Gordon Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1032
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Egerton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1049
- Bungaree Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 1030
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
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Frequently asked questions about Gordon
Is Gordon safe?
Gordon has a residential safety score of 80/100, 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 2,369 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gordon?
In Gordon, the .
How far is Gordon from Melbourne CBD?
Gordon is about 79.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 208 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Gordon?
Gordon has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1040 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Gordon?
Gordon has a transport score of 15/100 and 6 bus stops.