Macedon vs New Gisborne
The verdict
New Gisborne is more affordable, with a median house price of $824K versus $1.09M in Macedon. Macedon rates higher for education (79 vs 69). New Gisborne is closer to the coast (49.8 km vs 54.3 km).
Scores
| Macedon | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 58 |
| Transport | 84 | 85 |
| Education | 79 | 69 |
| Liveability | 31 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Macedon | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,073 | 2,509 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,353 | $2,279 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.8% | 40.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 85.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Macedon High Growth · New Gisborne High Growth
Property
| Macedon | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $824K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -16.7% | -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
| Macedon | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 145 | 120 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 193 | 239 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 338 | 120 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,306 | 2,710 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macedon | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,118 | 1,072 |
See the full school list on each profile: Macedon · New Gisborne
Transport
| Macedon | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 85 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 120 | 109 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 730 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Macedon | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 54.3 km | 49.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 55.9 km | 50.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 29.6 km | 29.7 km |
Population & growth
| Macedon | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,073 | 2,509 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,117 | 2,792 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,830 | 3,426 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 2.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Macedon or New Gisborne?
Macedon and New Gisborne have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Macedon or New Gisborne?
New Gisborne is more affordable, with a median house price of $824K versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Macedon or New Gisborne?
Macedon has a higher average school ICSEA (Macedon 1118 vs New Gisborne 1072; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Macedon or New Gisborne?
New Gisborne has the higher transport score (Macedon 84/100 vs New Gisborne 85/100).
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