Is East Killara or Gordon more expensive?

Gordon has the higher median house price ($3.85M) compared with $3.42M in East Killara.

Which is better for renters — East Killara or Gordon?

Median weekly rent is $850/wk in East Killara and $860/wk in Gordon, making East Killara the more affordable rental market.

Is East Killara or Gordon at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in East Killara vs Gordon?

East Killara has 3 schools in the postcode, and Gordon has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

East Killara vs Gordon: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Gordon commands a $431K premium on median property price over East Killara; East Killara has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Ku-ring-gai

East Killara

2071

Ku-ring-gai

Gordon

2072

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of East Killara (2071) and Gordon (2072) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	East Killara	Gordon
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	42.5%	30.1%▲
FAMILYFamily East Killara leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B+(1)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	3▲	1
FINANCEFinance Gordon leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$3.42M	$3.85M
Median unit price	—	$900K
Median weekly rent	$850/wk	$860/wk
Annual price growth	+4.2%	+8.8%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Gordon leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C(0)	C+▲(0)
Walkability percentile	39	56▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose East Killara if...

East Killara leads on Family
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety.

Choose Gordon if...

Gordon leads on Finance, Lifestyle

Tied on Safety.

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Common questions

Is East Killara or Gordon more expensive?: Gordon has the higher median house price ($3.85M) compared with $3.42M in East Killara.
Which is better for renters — East Killara or Gordon?: Median weekly rent is $850/wk in East Killara and $860/wk in Gordon, making East Killara the more affordable rental market.
Is East Killara or Gordon at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in East Killara vs Gordon?: East Killara has 3 schools in the postcode, and Gordon has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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