Gordon, New South Wales
Information about Gordon, New South Wales
| Gordon Sydney, New South Wales | |||||||||||||
) Ku-ring-gai area | |||||||||||||
| Population: | 6,006 | ||||||||||||
| Established: | 1823 | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 2072 | ||||||||||||
| Area: | 3.79 km | ||||||||||||
| Property Value: | AUD $1,053,000 | ||||||||||||
| Location: | 16 km north-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | Ku-ring-gai Council | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Ku-ring-gai, Davidson | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Bradfield | ||||||||||||
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Shops near Gordon railway station
History
It is believed that the suburb was named by Surveyor-General Sir Thomas Mitchell to commemorate Sir James Willoughby Gordon, whom he had served during the Peninsular War and was the quartermaster-general in England when the First Fleet sailed to Botany Bay. The suburb of Willoughby also commemorates his name.Transport
Roads
Gordon is located on a major transport artery, the Pacific Highway and the intersection of Ryde and Mona Vale Roads which form a link between the northern beaches, Homebush Bay and the St George District and Sutherland Shire.Railway
Gordon railway station is on the North Shore Line of the CityRail network with frequent commuter services. The railway station has an important heritage relationship with its landscaped gardens. It is an example of a historic Edwardian station being preserved for later generations. The station consists of 3 platforms with the center one being used as both a through line to either Hornsby further to the north or back to the Sydney central business district and as a terminating road, mainly during the morning and afternoon peak hours. There are two ramps to access the footbridge serving as the station entrance and platform number 1. lifts for wheel chair access serve all platforms.Buses
Outside the entrance to Gordon railway station is a bus stop, where many buses are terminated on the completion of their routes. The bus stop services various routes including those to St Ives, West Pymble and Pymble. These are operated by two different bus companies, Shorelink and Forest Coach Lines.Commercial Area
It has a shopping centre with many shops and restaurants along the Pacific Highway and around Gordon railway station. The administrative buildings for the local government area of Ku-ring-gai Council are located in Gordon.Schools
- Gordon East Public School, a government primary school located on Rosedale Road.
- Gordon West Public School, a government primary school located on Ryde Road in West Pymble. The precinct where the school is located was previous called West Gordon however it was reclassified as part of West Pymble in 1990 - the primary school retains the original name because there was already another public primary school called West Pymble Public School.
- Ravenswood School for Girls, an all-female, kindergarten, primary and secondary independent school
Politics
Gordon is in the Ku-ring-gai local council area which includes Lindfield, Killara, Pymble, Turramurra and St Ives.Notable Residents
Gordon was the childhood home of the politician Clover Moore.External links
Coordinates:- Maps and aerial photos
- Street map from Street Directory, MSN Maps and Multimap.
- Satellite image from Google Maps, and MSN Live Local.
- Topographic and bathymetric map from Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia.
- Gordon, Ku-ring-gai Council - community profile
| Suburbs and localities of Ku-ring-gai Council | North Shore | Sydney |
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| Suburbs |
| East Killara | East Lindfield | Gordon | Killara | Lindfield | North Turramurra | North Wahroonga | Pymble | Roseville | Roseville Chase | South Turramurra | St Ives | St Ives Chase | Turramurra | Wahroonga | Warrawee | West Pymble |
| Localities |
| Barra Brui | East Gordon | East Turramurra | North St Ives | West Killara | West Lindfield |
| List of Sydney suburbs |
Sydney
New South Wales
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Population:
• Density: 4,280,190 (2006 Census) (1st)
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New South Wales
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Population:
• Density: 4,280,190 (2006 Census) (1st)
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New South Wales
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State/Territory Abbreviation Postcode range New South Wales NSW 1000—1999 (LVRs and PO Boxes only)
2000—2599
2620—2898
2921—2999 Australian Capital Territory ACT 0200—0299 (LVRs and PO Boxes only)
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2000—2599
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2921—2999 Australian Capital Territory ACT 0200—0299 (LVRs and PO Boxes only)
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central business district (CBD) of Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, Australia, extends southwards for about 2 km from Sydney Cove, the point of first European settlement. Its north-south axis runs from Circular Quay in the north to Central railway station in the south.
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Local Government Areas of New South Wales, Australia have been subject to periodic bouts of restructuring and rationalisation by the State Government, involving voluntary and involuntary amalgamation of areas.
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Ku-ring-gai Council
New South Wales
Population:
• Density: 108,760
1300/km
Area: 86 km
Mayor: Nick Ebbeck
Council Seat: Gordon
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New South Wales
Population:
• Density: 108,760
1300/km
Area: 86 km
Mayor: Nick Ebbeck
Council Seat: Gordon
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Ku-ring-gai is an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of New South Wales. It is represented by Barry O'Farrell of the Liberal Party of Australia.
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Davidson is an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of New South Wales. It is represented by Jonathan O'Dea of the Liberal Party of Australia.
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The Division of Bradfield is an Australian Electoral Division in New South Wales. The division was created in 1949 and is named for Dr John Bradfield, the designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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listing of the suburbs and localities in the greater Sydney area in alphabetical order. Sydney has about 38 local government areas, each consisting of several suburbs (suburbs in Australia are purely geographical, not political, divisions). See table below, and .
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West Pymble
Sydney, New South Wales
Ku-ring-gai area
Population: 4,826 (2001 census)
Postcode: 2073
Area: 3.
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Sydney, New South Wales
Ku-ring-gai area
Population: 4,826 (2001 census)
Postcode: 2073
Area: 3.
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Pymble
Sydney, New South Wales
Ku-ring-gai area
Population: 9,612
Established: 1823
Postcode: 2073
Area: 6.
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Sydney, New South Wales
Ku-ring-gai area
Population: 9,612
Established: 1823
Postcode: 2073
Area: 6.
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St Ives
Sydney, New South Wales
St Ives Shopping Village
Population: 17,372
Established: 1823
Postcode: 2075
Area: 14.
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Sydney, New South Wales
St Ives Shopping Village
Population: 17,372
Established: 1823
Postcode: 2075
Area: 14.
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West Pymble
Sydney, New South Wales
Ku-ring-gai area
Population: 4,826 (2001 census)
Postcode: 2073
Area: 3.
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Sydney, New South Wales
Ku-ring-gai area
Population: 4,826 (2001 census)
Postcode: 2073
Area: 3.
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St Ives
Sydney, New South Wales
St Ives Shopping Village
Population: 17,372
Established: 1823
Postcode: 2075
Area: 14.
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Sydney, New South Wales
St Ives Shopping Village
Population: 17,372
Established: 1823
Postcode: 2075
Area: 14.
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Killara
Sydney, New South Wales
Ku-ring-gai area
Population: 8,110 (2001 census)
Established: 1821
Postcode: 2071
Area: 4.
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Sydney, New South Wales
Ku-ring-gai area
Population: 8,110 (2001 census)
Established: 1821
Postcode: 2071
Area: 4.
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Killara
Sydney, New South Wales
Ku-ring-gai area
Population: 8,110 (2001 census)
Established: 1821
Postcode: 2071
Area: 4.
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Sydney, New South Wales
Ku-ring-gai area
Population: 8,110 (2001 census)
Established: 1821
Postcode: 2071
Area: 4.
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East Killara
Sydney, New South Wales
Postcode: 2071
Property Value: AUD 1.
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Sydney, New South Wales
Postcode: 2071
Property Value: AUD 1.
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Suburbs are commonly defined as residential areas on the outskirts of a city or large town.[1] Most modern suburbs are commuter towns with many single-family homes.
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The Upper North Shore is an informal term for the northern suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia which are located along the North Shore Railway Line between Gordon and Hornsby.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Location of Sydney within Australia
Population:
• Density: 4,280,190 (2006 Census) (1st)
345.
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New South Wales
Location of Sydney within Australia
Population:
• Density: 4,280,190 (2006 Census) (1st)
345.
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New South Wales
Flag Coat of Arms
Slogan or Nickname: First State, Premier State
Motto(s): "Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites"
(Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine)
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Capital Sydney
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Flag Coat of Arms
Slogan or Nickname: First State, Premier State
Motto(s): "Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites"
(Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine)
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Capital Sydney
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