Gisborne South vs Riddells Creek
The verdict
Riddells Creek rates higher for transport (82 vs 0). Gisborne South is closer to the coast (39.7 km vs 47.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Riddells Creek rates higher (100 vs 77/100 in Gisborne South).
Scores
Gisborne SouthRiddells Creek
| Gisborne South | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 61 |
| Transport | 0 | 82 |
| Education | 58 | 63 |
| Liveability | 21 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gisborne South | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 854 | 4,390 |
| Median age | 46 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,799 | $2,150 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.4% | 35.1% |
| Born in Australia | 78.7% | 85.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Gisborne South High Growth · Riddells Creek High Growth
Property
| Gisborne South | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $868K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -8.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gisborne South | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 77 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 351 | 91 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 159 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 117 | 364 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,225 | 2,529 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gisborne South | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,042 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gisborne South · Riddells Creek
Transport
| Gisborne South | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 138 | 104 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.8 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Gisborne South | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 2 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 39.7 km | 47.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.9 km | 47.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.1 km | 29.1 km |
Population & growth
| Gisborne South | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 854 | 4,390 |
| Estimated 2025 | 950 | 4,479 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,166 | 5,994 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.70% | 0.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gisborne South or Riddells Creek?
Riddells Creek has the higher residential safety score (Gisborne South 77/100 vs Riddells Creek 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Gisborne South or Riddells Creek?
Riddells Creek has the higher transport score (Gisborne South 0/100 vs Riddells Creek 82/100).
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