Population 7,766 (2011 census) Postcode(s) 2906 Territory electorate(s) Brindabella Founded 1990 Postal code 2906 Federal division Division of Canberra | Established 1990 District Tuggeranong Gordon Conder Area 4.4 km² Gazetted 12 March 1987 | |
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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 Australian cricket team during the Bodyline test series.
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Map of Gordon ACT 2906, Australia
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.
Geology
Quaternary alluvium is found in south and center of Gordon. Deakin Volcanics rhyodacitic crystal tuff from the Silurian age is on the surface in the north of the suburb.