Gisborne vs New Gisborne
The verdict
New Gisborne is more affordable, with a median house price of $824K versus $973K in Gisborne. Gisborne rates higher for liveability (51 vs 21). New Gisborne rates higher for transport (85 vs 21). Gisborne is closer to the coast (45.7 km vs 49.8 km).
Scores
| Gisborne | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 58 |
| Transport | 21 | 85 |
| Education | 68 | 69 |
| Liveability | 51 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gisborne | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,142 | 2,509 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,294 | $2,279 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.7% | 40.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.9% | 85.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Gisborne High Growth · New Gisborne High Growth
Property
| Gisborne | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $973K | $824K |
| Median unit price | $593K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -5.4% | -2.9% |
| 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 | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 79 | 120 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 59 | 239 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 266 | 120 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,086 | 2,710 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gisborne | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,049 | 1,072 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gisborne · New Gisborne
Transport
| Gisborne | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 54 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 157 | 109 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Gisborne | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 15 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 45.7 km | 49.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 48.3 km | 50.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.0 km | 29.7 km |
Population & growth
| Gisborne | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,142 | 2,509 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,287 | 2,792 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,848 | 3,426 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.71% | 2.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gisborne or New Gisborne?
Gisborne and New Gisborne have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Gisborne or New Gisborne?
New Gisborne is more affordable, with a median house price of $824K versus $973K.
Which has better schools, Gisborne or New Gisborne?
New Gisborne has a higher average school ICSEA (Gisborne 1049 vs New Gisborne 1072; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gisborne or New Gisborne?
New Gisborne has the higher transport score (Gisborne 21/100 vs New Gisborne 85/100).
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