Gordon, New South Wales
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| Gordon Sydney, New South Wales |
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 Ku-ring-gai area |
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| Population: | 6,006 | ||||||||||||
| Established: | 1823 | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 2072 | ||||||||||||
| Area: | 3.79 km² (1.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Property Value: | AUD $1,223,000 (2007) | ||||||||||||
| Location: | 16 km (10 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | Ku-ring-gai Council | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Ku-ring-gai, Davidson | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Bradfield | ||||||||||||
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Gordon is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Gordon is 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. East Gordon is a locality within Gordon.[1]
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[edit] 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.
Gordon Public School was constructed in 1878 on the Pacific Highway, having been designed by G.Mansfield. A Gothic Revival style was used in accordance with the tradition that educational buildings, like churches, were designed in a Gothic style. A second block was added in 1912. The school is one of the few remaining buildings that date back to the pioneering days of northern Sydney. It is listed on the Register of the National Estate.[2]
Another local landmark is the home Eryldene, in McIntosh Street. This house was designed by Prof. E.G.Waterhouse and built circa 1913. The extensive garden is a notable part of the property, with structures designed by W.Hardy Wilson. House and garden as a whole are listed on the Register of the National Estate.[3]
[edit] Transport
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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
[edit] Politics
Gordon is in the Ku-ring-gai local council area which includes Lindfield, Killara, Pymble, Turramurra and St Ives.
[edit] Notable Residents
Gordon was the childhood home of the politician Clover Moore.
[edit] References
- ^ Gregory's Sydney Street Directory, Gregory's Publishing Company, 2007
- ^ The Heritage of Australia, Macmillan Company, 1981, p.2/33
- ^ The Heritage of Australia, p.2/33
[edit] External links
- Gordon, New South Wales is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Gordon, Ku-ring-gai Council - community profile
- Gordon Rover Crew is an active group of young people aged 17~25, who are into a wide range of outdoor, social and community service activities.
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