Thinking about buying your first home in Gordon (2072)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Gordon is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Gordon a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Gordon (2072) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Gordon suits established families on high incomes who want a quiet Upper North Shore address with good air quality, strong childcare coverage, and a direct train corridor to the CBD. The SEIFA decile 10 ranking and household income of $2,460 per week reflect a wealthy, settled neighbourhood. The single local primary school scores an ICSEA of 1163, which is well above average, and 26 of 28 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are priced out entirely. The median house sits at $3,850,000 and is not eligible for the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme. The unit market looks cheaper at $900,000, but values fell 9.6% year-on-year across 144 sales, which is a real concern for anyone buying into that segment now. Walkability scores only in the 55th percentile for Sydney, and 30.1% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land, so the leafy setting carries a genuine risk.
What to verify before you bid
- Check the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you inspect, given that 30.1% of the postcode is classified bushfire-prone land. Insurance premiums and building requirements vary significantly by BAL rating. - Investigate why the unit median dropped 9.6% in one year across a high volume of 144 sales. Review the strata records, building defect history, and owners corporation financials before committing. - Confirm which secondary school catchment applies to your address, as there is no public secondary school within the postcode itself.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Gordon?
BOCSAR · GORDON 2072
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,37712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−58%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Ku-ring-gai
Within LGA: Ku-ring-gai
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT41%77 reports
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES31%59 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES28%54 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED41%
NON-DOMESTIC59%
Across 37 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Gordon
23
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:22 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 3.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 26 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.5pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Macquarie Park station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 32 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$840per week
Sep 2025 · 32 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Killara2071
$800▼$40
1.3 km away
Pymble2073
$800▼$40
1.7 km away
Lindfield2070
$950▲$110
2.6 km away
East Ryde2113
$920▲$80
4.3 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2072
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2072. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Ku-ring-gai
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Ku-ring-gai postcodes, or explore the full Ku-ring-gai suburb index.
Gordon is the primary suburb with postcode 2072 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Gordon is the main locality.
Which local government area is Gordon in?
Gordon (2072) is located in the Ku-ring-gai local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Gordon?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Gordon (2072) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Gordon flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Gordon. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Gordon?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Gordon (2072), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Gordon (2072) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Gordon (2072). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Gordon changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Gordon (2072) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
