ACT2906· Pop. 7,892City of Canberra (ACT)

GORDON

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

50

Liveability score

59

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

$660,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Est.

3.2%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Real

3.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for GORDON

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

GORDON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Modelled estimate — no government price is published for this suburb, so we estimate it from real median rent + local factors (~15% typical error). Not real transaction data. Rent, schools, safety and demographics on this page are real.

Median rent

$410/wk

weekly

Demand change

+3.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.02%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

GORDON is a metropolitan ACT suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro ACT suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,410/wk

$91k taxable p.a.

Renters

18.4%

79.7% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.8%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

71%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

53.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

25.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

450 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

19.9 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

17 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

64.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

61 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

154.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

854/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2906

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Clare of Assisi Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1044(66%)
483 students17:1 student–teacher54% girls18% top SEA quarter

Gordon Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1005(49%)
407 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls13% top SEA quarter

Charles Conder Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1002(47%)
431 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls13% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Lanyon High School

Government · Yrs 7-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1005(49%)
524 students13:1 student–teacher45% girls11% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Covenant Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1090(81%)
320 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls33% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
79/ 100

0.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: ACT Policing · 2025 Q2

School quality

Average
1029ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
40/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 49 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

41

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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