Suburb comparison
Gordon vs Wahroonga: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Gordon commands a $950K premium on median property price over Wahroonga; Wahroonga has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Ku-ring-gai
Gordon
2072
Ku-ring-gai
Wahroonga
2076
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Gordon | Wahroonga |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Gordon leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 30.1%▲ | 44.2% |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 1 | 4▲ |
FINANCEFinance Gordon leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Median house price | $3.85M | $2.90M |
| Median unit price | $900K | $970K |
| Median weekly rent | $860/wk | $890/wk |
| Annual price growth | +8.8%▲ | +1.6% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 56▲ | 55 |
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 Safety, Finance
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Family, Lifestyle.
Choose Wahroonga if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Family, Lifestyle.
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Common questions
- Is Gordon or Wahroonga more expensive?
- Gordon has the higher median house price ($3.85M) compared with $2.90M in Wahroonga.
- Which is better for renters — Gordon or Wahroonga?
- Median weekly rent is $860/wk in Gordon and $890/wk in Wahroonga, making Gordon the more affordable rental market.
- Is Gordon or Wahroonga 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 Wahroonga?
- Gordon has 1 school in the postcode, and Wahroonga has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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