Mount Macedon vs New Gisborne
The verdict
New Gisborne is more affordable, with a median house price of $824K versus $1.39M in Mount Macedon. Mount Macedon rates higher for education (83 vs 69). New Gisborne rates higher for transport (85 vs 35). New Gisborne is closer to the coast (49.8 km vs 56.4 km).
Scores
| Mount Macedon | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 58 |
| Transport | 35 | 85 |
| Education | 83 | 69 |
| Liveability | 19 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Macedon | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,450 | 2,509 |
| Median age | 48 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,647 | $2,279 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.0% | 40.8% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 85.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Mount Macedon High Growth · New Gisborne High Growth
Property
| Mount Macedon | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | $824K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -40.2% | -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
| Mount Macedon | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 138 | 120 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 239 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 69 | 120 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 759 | 2,710 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Macedon | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,129 | 1,072 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Macedon · New Gisborne
Transport
| Mount Macedon | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 183 | 109 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Mount 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 56.4 km | 49.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 57.0 km | 50.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 34.0 km | 29.7 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Macedon | New Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,450 | 2,509 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,481 | 2,792 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,980 | 3,426 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 2.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Macedon or New Gisborne?
Mount Macedon and New Gisborne have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Macedon or New Gisborne?
New Gisborne is more affordable, with a median house price of $824K versus $1.39M.
Which has better schools, Mount Macedon or New Gisborne?
Mount Macedon has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Macedon 1129 vs New Gisborne 1072; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Macedon or New Gisborne?
New Gisborne has the higher transport score (Mount Macedon 35/100 vs New Gisborne 85/100).
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