Suburb comparison
Gordon vs St Ives Chase: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Gordon commands a $1.05M premium on median property price over St Ives Chase; Gordon is $265/wk cheaper per week to rent; St Ives Chase 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
St Ives Chase
2075
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Gordon | St Ives Chase |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 30.1%▲ | 60.8% |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B(0) |
| 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 | $2.80M |
| Median unit price | $900K | — |
| Median weekly rent | $860/wk | $1125/wk |
| Annual price growth | +8.8%▲ | -4.1% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Gordon leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 56▲ | 23 |
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, Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety, Family.
Choose St Ives Chase if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Family.
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Common questions
- Is Gordon or St Ives Chase more expensive?
- Gordon has the higher median house price ($3.85M) compared with $2.80M in St Ives Chase.
- Which is better for renters — Gordon or St Ives Chase?
- Median weekly rent is $860/wk in Gordon and $1125/wk in St Ives Chase, making Gordon the more affordable rental market.
- Is Gordon or St Ives Chase 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 St Ives Chase?
- Gordon has 1 school in the postcode, and St Ives Chase has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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