Gordon, ACT 2906 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gordon is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2906, home to 7,892 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 17 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,892
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,321 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,157 /week
- Median family income
- $2,742 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bean
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Gordon Primary
- Lanyon High
- St Clare of Assisi Primary
- Charles Conder Primary
- Covenant Christian School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Heidelberg St St Clare Of Assisi PS
- Heidelberg St Lanyon High School
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 15 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 supermarkets
- 32 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 19.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 43.8% of the 3,147 resolvable premises in Gordon. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 43.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 13.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 43.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 149 across Gordon in the year to Q4 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 62 other offences, 29 violent offences, 19 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gordon?
Gordon (ACT 2906) had 7,892 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Gordon?
The median advertised rent in Gordon is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gordon?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Gordon covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Gordon Primary (0.3 km), Lanyon High (0.6 km), St Clare of Assisi Primary (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gordon?
Gordon is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (43.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gordon?
Across the surrounding area, 149 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (62), violent (29), property damage (19). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Gordon?
In Gordon, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (19.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Gordon?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gordon centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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