Gordon at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
7,892
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Gordon.
The postcode for Gordon is 2906 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Gordon (2906) sits in the Tuggeranong region of the ACT.
Gordon has roughly 7,892 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Gordon scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gordon's population at 7,892, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,892
Median age
38
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
7,892
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
134
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gordon.
Local schools for Gordon
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gordon Primary School
Lanyon High School
Charles Conder Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Gordon.
- What is the Gordon postcode?
- Gordon is in the 2906 postcode, in ACT, in the Tuggeranong region.
- Where is Gordon?
- Gordon is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2906. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Tuggeranong region.
- What is the average rent in Gordon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Gordon?
- There are 20 schools serving Gordon on this page, including Gordon Primary School, Covenant Christian School, St Clare of Assisi Primary School.
- How walkable is Gordon?
- Gordon has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gordon?
- Gordon is close to Conder, Bonython, Banks, Calwell, Isabella Plains.
- What is the population of Gordon?
- The population of Gordon is approximately 7,892 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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