Gordon vs Killara
Gordon (median $3,800,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Killara ($3,975,000).
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Gordon and Killara side by side
| Measure | Gordon | Killara |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,800,000 | $3,975,000 |
| Median unit | $480,240 | $549,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -1.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1400/wk | $1500/wk |
| Unit rent | $750/wk | $790/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1159 | 1156 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 90 | 46 |
| Transit score | 70 | 20 |
| Bike score | 85 | 15 |
| Population | 8,795 | 10,620 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1186 mm | 1186 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Gordon scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gordon (1159) sits above Killara (1156).
- For buyers
- Gordon is the lower entry point at $3,800,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Killara offers the higher gross rental yield (1.96% vs 1.92%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Gordon edges out on average school ICSEA (1159 vs 1156).
Gordon vs Killara: common questions
Is Gordon or Killara cheaper to buy in?
Gordon has the lower median house price at $3,800,000, roughly 4% below Killara ($3,975,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Gordon or Killara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gordon scores 1159 vs 1156 in Killara. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Gordon or Killara?
Gordon scores 90/100 on walkability vs 46/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Gordon or Killara?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.96% in Killara vs 1.92% in Gordon. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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