Gordon
NSW 2072 • Greater Sydney
About Gordon
Gordon is an affluent suburb on Sydney's Upper North Shore, located approximately 14 kilometres north of the CBD within the Ku-ring-gai local government area. With a population of around 8,800, it has a median age of 39 and a notably multicultural community, with significant Chinese, Korean, and English heritage residents. The suburb sits at an elevation of 117 metres and is characterised by leafy, tree-lined streets with a mix of heritage homes and modern apartments.
Gordon offers a vibrant village centre along the Pacific Highway with cafes, restaurants, specialty shops, and essential services including Woolworths. The suburb is home to several heritage-listed sites including the beautiful Eryldene garden and Gordon Public School. Families are drawn to the area for its excellent public and private schools, while professionals appreciate the direct train access to the CBD. The community enjoys nearby bushwalking trails and parks within the Ku-ring-gai bushland.
Gordon falls under postcode 2072 and is governed by Ku-ring-gai Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Davidson electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 194, 195 — Macquarie University / Park 15-20 min
- 272 — Mona Vale via St Ives 30 min
- 196 — Macquarie via Nth Turramurra 20 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Direct express trains available during peak hours
Gordon village centre is walkable with shops, schools, and the train station within easy reach. Surrounding residential streets are quieter and may require a car for some errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths802-808 Pacific Highway Gordon 2072 NSW
Schools
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10 Henry Street
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Gordon East Public School ICSEA 11639498 2428 68 Rosedale Rd
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 5 heritage-listed places in or near Gordon, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Gordon by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Gordon Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Gordon" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
3 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 1,406
- 2. South Korea 382
- 3. Hong Kong 373
- 4. England 313
- 5. Taiwan 202
- 6. India 192
- 7. Iran 191
- 8. South Africa 181
- 9. Malaysia 168
- 10. New Zealand 129
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)