Gordon NSW 2072

Why Gordon?

Gordon is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, located 16 kilometres north-west of the Sydney Central Business District and is the administrative centre for the local government area of Ku-ring-gai Council.

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. Gordon Public School was constructed in 1878 on the Pacific Highway, having been designed by George Mansfield and is one of the few remaining buildings that date back to the pioneering days of northern Sydney.

Transport

Gordon is located on a major transport artery, the Pacific Highway for quick access to the City, and has excellent links to the Mona Vale Road for quick access to the Northern Beaches. Gordon railway station is on the North Shore Line of the CityRail network with frequent commuter services. A bus stop outside Gordon railway station is a terminus for various routes including those to St Ives, West Pymble, Mona Vale/Warriewood and Macquarie University.

Recreation

Gordon is home to many churches and commercial precincts with many shops and restaurants along the Pacific Highway and around Gordon railway station. 

Schools

Gordon is home to two schools:

• Gordon East Public School (K–6)
• Ravenswood School for Girls (K–12)

Gordon West Public School is named after the suburb but is located in West Pymble.

Gordon Community Preschool supports children from 3–5 years of age.