Gordon, Australian Capital Territory Explained

Type:suburb
Gordon
City:Canberra
State:act
Lga:Tuggeranong
Stategov:Brindabella
Fedgov:Bean
Est:1990
Postcode:2906
Gazetted:12 March 1987
Area:4.4
Coordinates:-35.451°N 149.085°W
Near-Nw:Bonython
Near-N:Bonython
Near-Ne:Calwell
Near-W:Murrumbidgee River Corridor
Near-E:Conder
Near-Sw:Murrumbidgee River Corridor
Near-S:Murrumbidgee River Corridor
Near-Se:Banks

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).[1] It was gazetted on 12 March 1987.[1] 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.[1] 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

See also: Geology of the Australian Capital Territory.

Quaternary alluvium is found in south and centre of Gordon.Deakin Volcanics rhyodacitic crystal tuff from the Silurian age is on the surface in the north of the suburb.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Canberra's suburb and street names : origins and meanings. 1992. Department of the Environment, Land and Planning. 1-86331-128-9 . 45.
  2. Henderson G A M and Matveev G, Geology of Canberra, Queanbeyan and Environs 1:50000 1980.