Suburb comparison
Gordon vs Killara: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Killara commands a $230K premium on median property price over Gordon; 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
Gordon
2072
Ku-ring-gai
Killara
2071
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Gordon | Killara |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B+▲(1) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 30.1%▲ | 42.5% |
FAMILYFamily Killara leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+(1) | B+▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 1 | 3▲ |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C(0) |
| Median house price | $3.85M | $4.08M |
| Median unit price | $900K | $1.20M |
| Median weekly rent | $860/wk | $850/wk |
| Annual price growth | +8.8% | +9.2%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Gordon leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 56▲ | 39 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Gordon if...
- Gordon leads on Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Tied on Safety, Finance.
Choose Killara if...
- Killara leads on Family
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Gordon or Killara more expensive?
- Killara has the higher median house price ($4.08M) compared with $3.85M in Gordon.
- Which is better for renters — Gordon or Killara?
- Median weekly rent is $860/wk in Gordon and $850/wk in Killara, making Killara the more affordable rental market.
- Is Gordon or Killara 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 Gordon vs Killara?
- Gordon has 1 school in the postcode, and Killara has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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