New Gisborne vs Riddells Creek
The verdict
New Gisborne is more affordable, with a median house price of $824K versus $868K in Riddells Creek. New Gisborne rates higher for education (69 vs 63). Riddells Creek rates higher for liveability (38 vs 21). Riddells Creek is closer to the coast (47.8 km vs 49.8 km).
Scores
| New Gisborne | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 61 |
| Transport | 85 | 82 |
| Education | 69 | 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
| New Gisborne | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,509 | 4,390 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,279 | $2,150 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.8% | 35.1% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 85.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: New Gisborne High Growth · Riddells Creek High Growth
Property
| New Gisborne | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $824K | $868K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.9% | -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
| New Gisborne | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 120 | 91 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 239 | 159 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 120 | 364 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,710 | 2,529 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| New Gisborne | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 1,042 |
See the full school list on each profile: New Gisborne · Riddells Creek
Transport
| New Gisborne | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 82 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 109 | 104 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| New Gisborne | 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 | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 2 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 49.8 km | 47.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 50.5 km | 47.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 29.7 km | 29.1 km |
Population & growth
| New Gisborne | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,509 | 4,390 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,792 | 4,479 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,426 | 5,994 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.71% | 0.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, New Gisborne or Riddells Creek?
New Gisborne and Riddells Creek have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, New Gisborne or Riddells Creek?
New Gisborne is more affordable, with a median house price of $824K versus $868K.
Which has better schools, New Gisborne or Riddells Creek?
New Gisborne has a higher average school ICSEA (New Gisborne 1072 vs Riddells Creek 1042; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, New Gisborne or Riddells Creek?
New Gisborne has the higher transport score (New Gisborne 85/100 vs Riddells Creek 82/100).
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