Gordon vs Lindfield.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,800,000 and $3,900,000. Gordon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Gordon (median $3,800,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Lindfield ($3,900,000). Over the past year, Gordon (0%) ran 2.5 percentage points ahead of Lindfield (-2.5%) on house-price growth.
Gordon scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 76/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gordon (1159) sits above Lindfield (1154).
For buyers
Gordon is the lower entry point at $3,800,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Gordon carries both higher gross yield (1.92% vs 1.87%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Gordon edges out on average school ICSEA (1159 vs 1154).
Common questions
Is Gordon or Lindfield cheaper to buy in?
Gordon has the lower median house price at $3,800,000, roughly 3% below Lindfield ($3,900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Gordon or Lindfield?
Over the past 12 months, Gordon grew 0% vs -2.5% in Lindfield, a gap of 2.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Gordon or Lindfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gordon scores 1159 vs 1154 in Lindfield. 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 Lindfield?
Gordon scores 90/100 on walkability vs 76/100. 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 Lindfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.92% in Gordon vs 1.87% in Lindfield. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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