Suburb comparison
Gordon vs St Ives Chase — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Gordon commands a $1.05M premium on median property price over St Ives Chase; Gordon is $265/wk cheaper per week to rent; St Ives Chase 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
St Ives Chase
2075
Choose Gordon if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Gordon leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose St Ives Chase if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Gordon or St Ives Chase more expensive?
- Gordon has the higher median house price ($3.85M) compared with $2.80M in St Ives Chase.
- Which is better for renters — Gordon or St Ives Chase?
- Median weekly rent is $860/wk in Gordon and $1125/wk in St Ives Chase, making Gordon the more affordable rental market.
- Is Gordon or St Ives Chase 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 St Ives Chase?
- Gordon has 1 school in the postcode, and St Ives Chase has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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