Suburb comparison
Gordon vs Lindfield — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Lindfield commands a $160K premium on median property price over Gordon; Gordon is $140/wk cheaper per week to rent; 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
Gordon
2072
Ku-ring-gai
Lindfield
2070
Choose Gordon if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Lindfield if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- Lindfield leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Gordon or Lindfield more expensive?
- Lindfield has the higher median house price ($4.01M) compared with $3.85M in Gordon.
- Which is better for renters — Gordon or Lindfield?
- Median weekly rent is $860/wk in Gordon and $1000/wk in Lindfield, making Gordon the more affordable rental market.
- Is Gordon or Lindfield 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 Gordon vs Lindfield?
- Gordon has 1 school in the postcode, and Lindfield has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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