Gordon

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 43. However, it is also a place for families, as the proportion of children under 15 is a little above the Australian average. A striking 16.6% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14.9% of the population. While this is higher than in many similar areas, it is far below the state and national averages. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 89.4% of the community. About 5% of people use another language at home, which is more common than in similar areas but far below the Victoria average of 27.6%. Very few people speak little or no English.

A higher proportion of people here have no religion compared to most similar areas, sitting well above the national figure at 45.7%. Christianity is also very common, accounting for 44.9% of the population.

While 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher—which is more common than in similar areas—this is well below the state and national figures. About half of residents have completed Year 12, a figure that is well below the national average.

Gordon is a wealthy area where typical household incomes are a little above the state figure. A striking 26.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average of 22.6%.

Health statistics are generally in line with the rest of the state. About 28% of residents have a long-term health condition, and 4.7% need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure.

Unpaid work is very common here, with 28.3% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly—well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of people caring for children unpaid, which is also well above the national average.

There are 21 First Nations people living in the area. Their personal and household incomes are among the highest for similar areas and are far above the state and national figures.

Families are the norm here, with 58.8% of homes consisting of couples with children. Homes are larger than average, typically holding 2.7 people, while those living alone are well below the national figure.

Every single home in Gordon is a separate detached house. They are significantly larger than the state average, with 89.1% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon, at just 8.2%, which is far below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 58.1% of people driving to work. While there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in similar areas, the walk to the nearest stop takes a long 34 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement, with 37% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are very few at 1.4%, far below the state average.

The local workforce is strong, with 64.2% of adults working or looking for work—well above the national figure. Unemployment is low at 2.1%, which is a little below the state average. Many residents work in construction, health, or public administration.

Gordon is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.7. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.