Gordon

Gordon is a young community where the typical resident is 37, and 24.1% of people are children under 15, which is well above the national figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.3% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.5% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the Victoria average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 89.3% of the community. While 5.1% of people use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—it remains far below the state and national averages.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, accounting for 45.1% of residents. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 6.9 points since 2011.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 53.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 21.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures are much higher than in most similar areas.

Earnings in Gordon are high, with a typical family income of $2,250 per week. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen significantly since 2011 to reach 23.2%.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 4.6% needing help with daily activities. However, 10.4% report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid work is common here, with 32.1% of people caring for children and 27.1% doing significant housework. Both figures are well above the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the area's high number of couples with children, who make up 61% of families.

Every single home in Gordon is a separate house, and 87.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at only 8.9%, which is far below the national average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as 0.0% of residents use public transport to commute and every home has at least one vehicle. Working from home has grown to 18.2% since 2011.

The area has seen significant movement, with 46.5% of people moving in the last five years, a rate well above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 3.7% of the population.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is a low 3.0%. Many residents work in construction, health, or public administration.

While most homes are within a short walk of a school or park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.