VIC · Moorabool Council

Gordon (Vic.), VIC, 3345

Current weather

8.9°CModerate rain showers

95% humidity · 39.1 km/h wind · 11.5° / 7° today · 12.7 mm rain

Desirability index

66.3/100

#174 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Gordon (Vic.) is a small locality in the Moorabool area, home to around 1,393 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 46 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-15%), roughly 33.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 8 public transport stops within the suburb, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population: 1,393
Median age: 43
Median household income / week: $2,012
Dwelling vacancy: 12.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 69 of 555
Median monthly mortgage: $1,733
Employment rate: 62.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 34 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 46
Against the person: 8
Against property: 29
Rate per 1,000 residents: 33
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 174 residents
State safety percentile: 27.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change: -14.8%

Most common offence types

A231 Fv Common Assault3
B21 Criminal Damage4
B41 Motor Vehicle Theft5
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle6
B49 Other Theft9

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools: 2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools): 1,040

Gordon Primary SchoolPrimary
St Patrick's SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release
School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release

Public transport

8 public transport stops in this suburb

Gordon Cemetery/Old Melbourne Rd
Gordon Cemetery/Old Melbourne Rd
Main St/Russell St
Main St/Russell St
Millbrook-Egerton Rd/Gordon-Egerton Rd

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:20 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

67 planning-related records

2021· 22 proposals

September 2021
Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling21 Sep 2021
82 MAIN STREET GORDON 3345Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Three (3) Lot Subdivision, Removal of Vegetation and Creation of Access to a road in a Transport Zone 206 Sep 2021
18 MAIN STREET GORDON 3345Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
Development of a Dwelling24 Aug 2021
25 CARTONS ROAD GORDON 3345Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of an Outbuilding Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling20 Aug 2021
59 CALWAY LANE GORDON 3345Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Alterations to an Existing Outbuilding and Development of an Additional Outbuilding Ancillary to a Shop11 Aug 2021
90 MAIN STREET GORDON 3345Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Four (4) Lot Subdivision and Removal of Vegetation (5 trees)06 Aug 2021
2 URQUHART STREET GORDON 3345NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
Nine Lot Subdivision and Removal of Vegetation03 Aug 2021
50-54 GLADSTONE STREET GORDON 3345Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Removal of One (1) Tree and Works within an Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 213 Jul 2021
26 URQUHART STREET GORDON 3345Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling22 Jun 2021
21 NIGHTINGALE STREET GORDON 3345Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a Machinery Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling21 Jun 2021
35 Molesworth CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a Dwelling and Ancillary Outbuilding and Removal of Native Vegetation18 Jun 2021
LOT 1 MOORABOOL WEST ROAD GORDON 3345Withdrawn
Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling18 Jun 2021
54 Main StreetWithdrawn
Development and Use of a Dwelling11 Jun 2021
7 CORBETTS ROAD GORDON 3345Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling14 May 2021
187 OLD WESTERN HIGHWAY GORDON 3345Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary Shed05 May 2021
15 RUSSELL STREET GORDON 3345Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Creation of an Access to a RDZ130 Apr 2021
6 OLD WESTERN HIGHWAY GORDON 3345Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a Shed associated with existing Agriculture13 Apr 2021
174 Moorabool West RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
Removal of Native Vegetation (Trees)01 Mar 2021
3 MAIN STREET GORDON 3345In progress
January 2021
Removal of Vegetation (33 Pine Trees, pinus radiata)28 Jan 2021
49 Corbetts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Removal of One (1) Tree18 Jan 2021
16 Russell StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Removal of Vegetation (Pine Plantation)14 Jan 2021
Lot 1 Abbington Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Removal of Vegetation (Pine Plantation)14 Jan 2021
Lot 2 Abbington Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 45 proposals

December 2020
Development of a Dwelling and Ancillary Outbuilding and Removal of Native Vegetation23 Dec 2020
Lot 1 Moorabool West RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Application to End Section 173 Agreement AE251056N16 Dec 2020
11 WINTER STREET GORDON 3345No permit required
Two (2) Lot Subdivision (House Lot Excision)16 Dec 2020
410 Moorabool West RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a Dwelling with a Floor Area of Greater than 300m211 Dec 2020
62 Urquhart StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and Development of a Second Dwelling for Short Stay Accommodation, Use of Land for Agriculture and Works in an ESO111 Dec 2020
19 Faheys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Four (4) Lot Subdivision10 Dec 2020
16-22 TENNYSON STREET GORDON 3345Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
Development of a Shed Ancillary to Use of the Land for Crop Raising12 Nov 2020
87 Moorabool West RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of Two (2) Sheds Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling10 Nov 2020
35 Evergreen WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
Development of an Outbuilding Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling22 Oct 2020
53 Sexton CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Removal of Vegetation (7 Trees) and Lopping of Vegetation (1 lower limb)20 Oct 2020
52 Urquhart StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of Extensions to an existing dwelling (Replacement Dwelling); Development of a Shed Ancillary to a Dwelling; Removal of Vegetation; Development of a Dam09 Oct 2020
354 Butter Factory RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a Dwelling and Use of an Existing Building as a Residential Building (Short-term Tourist Accommodation)09 Oct 2020
278 MOORABOOL WEST ROAD GORDON 3345NOD issued by a delegate
Two (2) Lot Subdivision06 Oct 2020
29 Russell StreetWithdrawn
September 2020
Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling28 Sep 2020
1141 Old Melbourne RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development and Use of a Dwelling25 Sep 2020
2a Grose RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Three (3) Lot Subdivision and Vegetation Removal25 Sep 2020
18 LYNDHURST STREET GORDON 3345NOD issued by a delegate
Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Shed11 Sep 2020
31 Moloney LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two (2) Lot Subdivision10 Sep 2020
6 STANLEY STREET GORDON 3345Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

Gordon Bushland ReserveNature reserve
Gordon Recreation ReservePark
Moorarbool West I105 Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 7/10
IRSD decile (2021): 7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

Heritage

2 state heritage places

GORDON RAILWAY STATIONNH1564
PORTLAND FLAT ROAD BRIDGENH2054

Data sources & freshness

State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 8
Parks (OSM): 1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 66.3/100
Cohort rank: #174 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

GORDON RAILWAY STATIONheritageNH1564
PORTLAND FLAT ROAD BRIDGEheritageNH2054
Gordon Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
Gordon Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
Moorarbool West I105 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
Alterations to an Existing Outbuilding and Development of an Additional Outbuilding Ancillary to a Shopplanning90 MAIN STREET GORDON 3345Lodged 11 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Application to End Section 173 Agreement AE251056Nplanning11 WINTER STREET GORDON 3345Lodged 16 Dec 2020 · No permit required
Development and Use of a Dwellingplanning7 CORBETTS ROAD GORDON 3345Lodged 11 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development and Use of a Dwellingplanning2a Grose RoadLodged 25 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary Shedplanning15 RUSSELL STREET GORDON 3345Lodged 05 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST
State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST
PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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