Suburb comparison
East Lindfield vs Gordon — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: East Lindfield commands a $255K premium on median property price over Gordon; Gordon is $140/wk cheaper per week to rent; East Lindfield has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Ku-ring-gai
East Lindfield
2070
Ku-ring-gai
Gordon
2072
Choose East Lindfield if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- East Lindfield leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Gordon if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Common questions
- Is East Lindfield or Gordon more expensive?
- East Lindfield has the higher median house price ($4.11M) compared with $3.85M in Gordon.
- Which is better for renters — East Lindfield or Gordon?
- Median weekly rent is $1000/wk in East Lindfield and $860/wk in Gordon, making Gordon the more affordable rental market.
- Is East Lindfield or Gordon at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in East Lindfield vs Gordon?
- East Lindfield has 5 schools in the postcode, and Gordon has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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