Gordon, Australian Capital Territory
Gordon is a suburb in the Canberra, Australia district of Tuggeranong. The postcode is 2906. The suburb is named after the poet Adam Lindsay Gordon (1833–1870). It was gazetted on 12 March 1987. Streets are named after sportspersons, an example is Woodfull Loop, named after the captain of the Australia national cricket team during the Bodyline test series.
| Gordon Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | |||||||||||||||
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View across Gordon towards Mount Rob Roy | |||||||||||||||
Gordon | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 35°27′04″S 149°05′06″E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 7,892 (SAL 2021) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1990 | ||||||||||||||
| Gazetted | 12 March 1987 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2906 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| District | Tuggeranong | ||||||||||||||
| Territory electorate(s) | Brindabella | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Bean | ||||||||||||||
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It is next to the suburbs of Bonython, Conder and Banks. It is located on the west side of Tharwa Drive. Located in the suburb is the Point Hut Pond, with the Point Hut district park. Gordon has a primary school and neighbourhood oval.
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