Gordon
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Gordon, TAS 7150.
About Gordon
Welcome to Gordon
Gordon is a tiny coastal community on Tasmania's Bruny Island channel side, roughly an hour south of Hobart by car and ferry connection. It's the kind of place that turns up on a map as a scatter of houses along the water rather than a town centre, and that's very much the appeal — this is a suburb for people who want space, water views and a slower pace over cafes and foot traffic.
With a population of just 208 and a median age of 51, Gordon suits retirees, tree-changers and shack owners more than young families chasing schools and playgrounds. It sits alongside Alonnah and Verona Sands on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel side of the Tasmanian mainland, part of a string of small settlements that have long been a low-key alternative to Hobart's suburbs.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Gordon revolves around the water. Fishing, boating and beachcombing along the channel are the daily rhythm here rather than any organised social calendar, and most residents are happy to drive to nearby Alonnah or further into Kettering and Huonville for a meal out, a coffee or a chat at the general store. It's a community that prizes privacy and quiet, and those who choose it tend to already know exactly what they're after: a peaceful outlook, clean air and distance from the bustle of the city.
Getting around
Gordon is connected to Hobart via the Huon Highway and the channel-side roads that thread through Kettering, Woodbridge and Snug, making the drive to the capital around an hour depending on conditions. There's no rail option in this part of Tasmania, so a car is essential for work, school runs and shopping. For those exploring further afield, the Bruny Island ferry from Kettering is a short drive away, putting Gordon within easy reach of the island's beaches and walking trails as well as the mainland services of Kingston and Hobart.
Parks & recreation
The real drawcard in Gordon is the outdoors on your doorstep. The D'Entrecasteaux Channel offers boating, kayaking and fishing straight from the shoreline, while the surrounding bushland and coastal reserves are ideal for walking and wildlife spotting. Neighbouring Verona Sands has a popular sheltered beach that draws visitors from across the channel area, and the broader Huon Valley region offers orchards, vineyards and forest reserves for anyone willing to take a scenic drive.
Schools & families
With a median age of 51 and a population of only 208, Gordon is not set up as a family-focused suburb in the way larger Hobart suburbs are — there's no school within the town itself. Families here typically send children to schools in the Huon Valley or commute toward Kingston and Hobart, and many households are made up of retirees, weekenders or those who have deliberately chosen a quieter stage of life. It's a suburb better suited to those past the school-gate years, or families comfortable with a longer commute in exchange for space and scenery.
The property market
Gordon's property market is small and distinctive, with current listings split almost evenly between houses (52%) and vacant land (48%). That mix reflects the suburb's appeal to buyers looking to build their own coastal retreat as much as those after an established home, and it points to a market where opportunities to shape a property from scratch are just as common as buying existing stock. Given the tiny population, listings turn over infrequently, and buyers are often drawn by lifestyle and water access rather than investment yield, so patience and a clear sense of what you want from a block or a house are key when looking in this pocket of the channel.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Gordon, TAS 7150.
Population
208
residents (2021)
Median age
51
years
Household income
$1,152
median, per week
Median rent
$363
per week
Median mortgage
$1,174
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
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$696k
4674 Channel Highway
Sold ~July 2026
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Gordon suburb FAQ
Is Gordon a good place to live?
Gordon is a rural locality in the local government areas of Kingborough and Huon Valley in the Hobart and South-east regions of Tasmania. Gordon is an established residential suburb in TAS, with a population of around 208.
What is the population of Gordon?
Gordon has a population of 208 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 51.
What suburbs are near Gordon?
Suburbs near Gordon include Alonnah and Verona Sands.
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