Overall score
Gordon
43.6/100
Mount Egerton
31.7/100
Gordon for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gordon
43.6/100
Mount Egerton
31.7/100
Crime rate
Gordon
32.3 / 1k
Mount Egerton
44.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gordon
2
Mount Egerton
0
Population
Gordon
1,393
Mount Egerton
706
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Gordon | Mount Egerton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.3 / 1k | 44.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 6 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 35 |
| Population | 1,393 | 706 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Gordon is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Mount Egerton is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Egerton sits among greener hillside streets, while Gordon keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Gordon tends to lead on housing affordability and schools and education options, while Mount Egerton stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Gordon, while Mount Egerton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.