Suburb comparison
Gordon vs Lindfield: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Lindfield commands a $160K premium on median property price over Gordon; Gordon is $140/wk cheaper per week to rent; 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
Gordon
2072
Ku-ring-gai
Lindfield
2070
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Gordon | Lindfield |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 30.1%▲ | 43.9% |
FAMILYFamily Lindfield leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+(1) | B+▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 1 | 5▲ |
FINANCEFinance Gordon leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C-(0) |
| Median house price | $3.85M | $4.01M |
| Median unit price | $900K | $1.24M |
| Median weekly rent | $860/wk | $1000/wk |
| Annual price growth | +8.8%▲ | +8.1% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Lindfield leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 56 | 63▲ |
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 Finance
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety.
Choose Lindfield if...
- Lindfield leads on Family, Lifestyle
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety.
One email with the verdict. No follow-ups, no newsletter.
Common questions
- Is Gordon or Lindfield more expensive?
- Lindfield has the higher median house price ($4.01M) compared with $3.85M in Gordon.
- Which is better for renters — Gordon or Lindfield?
- Median weekly rent is $860/wk in Gordon and $1000/wk in Lindfield, making Gordon the more affordable rental market.
- Is Gordon or Lindfield 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 Lindfield?
- Gordon has 1 school in the postcode, and Lindfield has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
Full suburb profiles