Gordon

Gordon has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 8.7%. The population is skewed toward older adults, with 26.4% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 24% of the community, which is well above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while England is the most frequent birthplace for those born outside Australia.

English is the dominant language, with 89.4% of people using it only. While 6.3% of residents use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—no one in the community speaks little or no English.

The community has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 63.5%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Education levels are high, with 29.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national figure. Over half the population has completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas.

Incomes are much lower than usual; the typical family earns $1,312 a week, far below the national figure of $2,120. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.8% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also among the highest for this level at 13.9%.

Volunteering is high at 21.1%, well above the national figure. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than most other areas, while fewer people are caring for children.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age of 47 is far older than the national First Nations median of 24 years.

Half of all households are couples without children, and typical homes are smaller than usual with only 2.2 people per dwelling.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 53.3% owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is very rare at 8.7%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little below the state average.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 73.1% of workers drive to work. Public transport is rarely used, and the nearest stop can be a 37-minute walk away.

The population is relatively stable, as 30.5% moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 43.2%. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

Gordon is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is much steeper than usual.