Gordon Park (Qld)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Gordon Park is approximately 4,649 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 259 individuals (5.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,390 residents. The variation is deduced from the resident population of 4,649, calculated by Districts after examining the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and incorporating an extra 27 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density of 4,042 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of national areas analyzed by Districts, indicating highly contested land resources. The 5.9% expansion in the suburb of Gordon Park since the census is within 2.1 percentage points of the SA3 area (8.0%), showcasing competitive growth characteristics. Growth in the suburb of Gordon Park was chiefly driven by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly of the total population increase over recent times.

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Gordon Park displays a well-educated labor force with professional services holding a prominent share, an unemployment rate of only 2.2%, and an estimated employment growth of 6.6% during the previous year, according to Districts aggregation of statistical area data. By March 2026, 3,263 residents were employed while the local unemployment rate stood at 2.1% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.3%, and workforce participation reached 85.6% which surpasses Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census data indicates that 29.3% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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Personal income levels in Gordon Park rank among the highest nationally, based on the latest ATO data compiled for financial year 2023. The median income for taxpayers is $71,187, while the average income is $89,345, compared to Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate the median at $79,274 and the average at $99,495 as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes are all elevated, placing between the 78th and 91st percentiles nationwide. The records show 29.0% of the population (1,348 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional pattern where fall into this bracket. High-income earners are prominent, with earning more than weekly, pointing to strong purchasing power. Elevated housing costs absorb of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the th percentile, and the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the th decile.

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Residential structures in Gordon Park at the time of the latest Census consisted of 55.9% houses and 44.2% other housing types (semi-detached, apartments, or alternative dwellings), compared to the Brisbane metro distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership stood behind the Brisbane metro average at 21.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (37.9%) or rented (40.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was notably higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863 at $2,204, whereas the median weekly rent was $365, compared to the regional figure of $380. Locally, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, while rents sit below the national average of $375.

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Families comprise the majority of households at 66.2%, consisting of 29.2% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 9.9% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 33.8%, with single-person households making up 29.2% and group households accounting for 4.5%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Academic qualifications in Gordon Park are well above broader averages, with 48.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.6%). Vocational training is also well represented, with 25.0% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (14.3%).

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Analysis of public transit shows 17 active transport stops operating within Gordon Park, comprising various bus services. These stops are served by 3 distinct routes, which accommodate 567 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 171 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential focus of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area; private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 78%, followed by buses at 12% and cycling at 3%. Car ownership stands at 1.2 per home, below the regional average. A significant 29.3% of workers work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).

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Health assessments indicate favorable outcomes across Gordon Park, based on mortality data and chronic illness rates, with lower instances of common conditions in both youth and older cohorts, alongside an exceptionally high rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 63% of the population (2,910 individuals). This compares to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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Gordon Park exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 20.9% of residents born abroad and 11.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, accounting for 47.8% of the community. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age in Gordon Park is 36 years, matching Greater Brisbane but younger than the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 14.7% compared to Greater Brisbane, whereas the 75 - 84 cohort is less common at 3.5%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has expanded from 11.9% to 12.9% of the population, while the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 17.5% to 16.1%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate significant shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 131 people (19%) from to . Notably, older cohorts aged + will account for of total growth, showing an aging demographic profile, whereas the to and to age brackets will decrease.

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Gordon Park currently has an estimated 264 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 156 children aged 0-2 and 104 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 244 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 419. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.