Suburb comparison
East Lindfield vs Gordon: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: East Lindfield commands a $255K premium on median property price over Gordon; Gordon is $140/wk cheaper per week to rent; East Lindfield 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 Lindfield
2070
Ku-ring-gai
Gordon
2072
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | East Lindfield | Gordon |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 43.9% | 30.1%▲ |
FAMILYFamily East Lindfield leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B+(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 5▲ | 1 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $4.11M | $3.85M |
| Median unit price | — | $900K |
| Median weekly rent | $1000/wk | $860/wk |
| Annual price growth | +16.3%▲ | +8.8% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle East Lindfield leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 63▲ | 56 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose East Lindfield if...
- East Lindfield leads on Family, Lifestyle
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Finance.
Choose Gordon if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is East Lindfield or Gordon more expensive?
- East Lindfield has the higher median house price ($4.11M) compared with $3.85M in Gordon.
- Which is better for renters — East Lindfield or Gordon?
- Median weekly rent is $1000/wk in East Lindfield and $860/wk in Gordon, making Gordon the more affordable rental market.
- Is East Lindfield 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 Lindfield vs Gordon?
- East Lindfield has 5 schools in the postcode, and Gordon has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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