Overall score
Gordon
55.0/100
Isabella Plains
58.5/100
Gordon vs Isabella Plains, ACT suburb comparison
Gordon for retirees and investment; Isabella Plains for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GordonIsabella Plains
Crime rate
Gordon
7.8 / 1k
Isabella Plains
11.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gordon
77
Isabella Plains
53
Population
Gordon
7,892
Isabella Plains
4,329
Metric leadGordon 5Isabella Plains 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGordon
- Best for familiesIsabella Plains
- Best for investmentGordon
- Best for best schoolsIsabella Plains
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Gordon | Isabella Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.0/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.8 / 1k | 11.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 53 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 35 |
| Population | 7,892 | 4,329 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gordon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Isabella Plains is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Gordon pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Isabella Plains is the better pick for schools and education options and walkability. On housing, Gordon sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Isabella Plains.
Gordon suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Isabella Plains is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.