New Gisborne
VIC 3438 · Macedon Ranges
2,509 (2021) → 2,792 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
New Gisborne is a high growth suburb in Macedon Ranges, VIC 3438, about 51km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $824K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 85/100, and is about 50km inland. New Gisborne has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3438 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.31%), New Zealand (1.2%), Scotland (0.84%), Italy (0.52%), Netherlands (0.48%)
Top languages: Italian (0.76%), Afrikaans (0.48%), German (0.44%), Spanish (0.44%), French (0.4%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1075 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- New Gisborne Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1080
- Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1063
- Global Village LearningCombined · IndependentICSEA 1042
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gisborne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1066
- St Brigid's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.8kmICSEA 1065
- Gisborne Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1017
- Riddells Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1040
- Mount Macedon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1147
- Macedon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1109
- Willowbank Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1056
- Alice Miller SchoolCombined · Independent · 7.4kmICSEA 1139
- Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist School-Bullengarook Senior CampusCombined · Government · 9.5km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about New Gisborne
Is New Gisborne safe?
New Gisborne has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,710 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in New Gisborne?
In New Gisborne, the .
How far is New Gisborne from Melbourne CBD?
New Gisborne is about 50.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 90 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in New Gisborne?
New Gisborne has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1062 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in New Gisborne?
New Gisborne has a transport score of 85/100, including 1 train station and 20 bus stops.