Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Gordon TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Gordon, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Gordon TAS is 208 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gordon is $516 per week ($26,832 per year). Median rent in Gordon is $363 per week ($1,573 per month). Gordon has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Gordon has a population density of 10.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gordon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gordon is $1,174.

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Gordon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gordon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$516/wk

$26,832 per year

#8051 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$363/wk

$1,573 per month

#2883 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,174/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Gordon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (106) Female 49.5% (104)

Population Density

10.8

people per km²

208 people · 19.3 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,312

Family income/wk

Gordon Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Gordon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.0% 49 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.0% 30 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Gordon Country of Birth

Australia

87.1%

England

7.1%

Indonesia

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Gordon Religion

No Religion

60.8%

Anglican

13.9%

Not stated

7.2%

Catholic

7.2%

SB OSB NRA SB

3.1%

Uniting Church

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Buddhism

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gordon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Gordon Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Gordon Employment

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Employed full-time

22.0% 38 people

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Employed part-time

19.7% 34 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 6 people

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Not in labour force

54.9% 95 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Gordon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.2%

Bachelor Degree

27.2%

Postgraduate Degree

16.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

11.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Gordon Occupation

Professionals

25.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.9%

Managers

14.9%

Community & Personal Service

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

10.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.0%

Labourers

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Gordon Field of Study

Engineering

25.0%

Agriculture & Environment

17.3%

Education

11.5%

Society & Culture

11.5%

Health

9.6%

Management & Commerce

9.6%

Architecture & Building

7.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Gordon Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gordon Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

11.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

12.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gordon Marital Status

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Married

52.2% 97

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Divorced

14.0% 26

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Widowed

5.9% 11

👤

Never married

28.0% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gordon Ancestry

English

32.4%

Australian

28.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.1%

Irish

6.8%

Scottish

6.8%

Other

5.8%

German

3.6%

Italian

2.3%

Filipino

1.9%

Dutch

1.6%

Welsh

1.3%

French

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gordon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.8%

Secondary — Government

21.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

17.4%

Vocational Education

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Gordon Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.3% 25

✅

No need for assistance

93.7% 370

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Gordon Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.8% 39

—

Not a volunteer

77.2% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gordon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.0%

$450-$599/mo

12.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

36.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gordon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

93.4%

Did not go to work

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Gordon Car Ownership

1 vehicle

31.5%

2 vehicles

47.2%

3 vehicles

12.4%

4+ vehicles

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Gordon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.8%

2 bedrooms

27.6%

3 bedrooms

46.0%

4 bedrooms

12.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Gordon Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

31.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gordon Indigenous Population

7.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

342

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gordon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Gordon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$150-$299/wk

11.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gordon Family Structure

Couple — no children

50.9%

Couple — children under 15

33.1%

Couple — no children under 15

8.6%

One parent — no children under 15

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gordon Military Service

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Previously served

4.8% 8

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Never served

95.2% 158

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gordon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 27

—

Did not provide

84.2% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gordon Children Ever Born

No children

34.5%

1 child

20.7%

2 children

34.5%

3 children

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Gordon When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Gordon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.1%

5–14 hours

31.8%

15–29 hours

19.6%

30+ hours

11.2%

Did not do domestic work

22.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Gordon Household Size

1 person

24.4%

2 persons

53.3%

3 persons

10.0%

4 persons

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gordon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

176

Moved from VIC

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Gordon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.0%

Step family — no other children

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gordon Rent Prices & Affordability

32%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,152/wk

Median Rent $363/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Gordon

Your weekly income

≈ $4,992/month

Median rent $363/wk

Left after rent $789/wk

Rent share 31.5%

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Gordon vs State & National Average

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Pop: 104 Income: $606/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Pop: 105 Income: $971/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 106 Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 108 Income: $667/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 108 Income: $733/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gordon

What is the population of Gordon TAS?

The population of Gordon TAS is 208 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.8 people per km².Gordon is ranked #6,857 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gordon?

The median personal income in Gordon TAS is $516 per week, or $26,832 per year.The median household income is $1,152 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.Gordon is ranked #8,051 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gordon?

Median rent in Gordon TAS is $363 per week ($1,573 per month).Rent represents 31.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Gordon ranks #2,883 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gordon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gordon TAS is $1,174. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gordon?

The median age in Gordon TAS is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gordon a good suburb to live in?

Gordon is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 208.The median income is $516/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60239. All dollar figures in AUD.