New Gisborne
At 2,509 residents, New Gisborne combines a 97.2% separate-house share with household income at the 87.5th percentile, above the national position. The median age is 41, or 1 year above the national figure, while 29.4% work from home, supporting a low-density commuter pattern. Compared with the village-centre character of nearby Gisborne and Macedon, New Gisborne is defined by space, with 55.6% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms. Ownership is substantial: 39.8% own outright and 47.9% hold a mortgage. The suburb is established rather than transient, with 86.6% staying at the same address and 13.4% turnover, although an aging trajectory is emerging.
Local council: Macedon Ranges
Population
2,509
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,279/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
7
Median House
$876K
October to December 2025
The stock is strongly detached, with 97.2% separate houses and 55.6% containing 4 or more bedrooms, so the suburb suits households seeking land and space more than compact apartment living. Mortgage stress is not flagged at 19.8% of household income, while 39.8% outright ownership points to an established base. Compared with the peak, pricing is softer, although entry remains substantial.
For Buyers
The stock is strongly detached, with 97.2% separate houses and 55.6% containing 4 or more bedrooms, so the suburb suits households seeking land and space more than compact apartment living. Mortgage stress is not flagged at 19.8% of household income, while 39.8% outright ownership points to an established base. Compared with the peak, pricing is softer, although entry remains substantial.
For Investors
New Gisborne's rental case is shaped by a small tenant pool and moderate available supply. Only 10.7% of households rent, while the weekly median rent is $451 and vacancy is 6.3%, so investors should allow for leasing conditions that may be less tight than in a strongly renter-led market. Rent growth of 48.3% indicates stronger recent rental pricing, but the vacancy rate can lengthen leasing times when demand softens. Seven development applications were recorded over 12 months, limiting the visible near-term pipeline, although applications do not guarantee completed dwellings. Compared with the owner-occupier base, the rental pool is small. Household income sits at the 87.5th percentile, supporting serviceability but also a higher purchase hurdle.
Development Activity
Total DAs
18
Last 12 Months
7
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+250.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in New Gisborne
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Global Village Learning
Holy Cross Primary School
New Gisborne Primary School
Demographics
New Gisborne is older than the national profile by 1 year, with a median age of 41. Its aging trajectory is reinforced by a 4.2 percentage-point rise in the senior share and a 0.9-point fall in the young share. University attainment is 33.8%, or 3.7 points above the national comparison, while overseas-born residents account for 11.7%, 9.9 points below it. English ancestry is recorded for 1,077 people, followed by Irish at 354, Scottish at 312 and Italian at 133. No religion counts 1,161 and Christianity 1,146. Average household size is 2.9, or 0.4 above the national figure, because couples with children make up 53.7% of families. Turnover is 13.4%, lower than the 86.6% who stayed at the same address.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.2%
Houses
2.8%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
House prices have moved through a full cycle. Tenure is weighted toward ownership: 39.8% own outright and 47.9% are mortgaged, compared with 10.7% renting. Separate houses account for 97.2% of stock, and 55.6% have 4 or more bedrooms. This structure supports family demand and helps explain why New Gisborne feels more spacious than a compact village-centre market, while the lower post-peak price leaves buyers below the recent high.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$451
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$874
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.3%
Unoccupied
54
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
53.7%
Couples with children
33.2%
Couples, no children
10.5%
Single parent
674
Total families
Economy & Employment
New Gisborne's employment base is anchored by Healthcare at 16.1% of jobs, Construction at 14.6%, Education at 13.5%, Public Administration at 10.0% and Professional/Technical work at 9.6%. That mix aligns with 291 Professionals, 204 Managers and 173 Trades workers, creating a broader occupational base than a single-industry town. The labour force totals 1,270, participation is 64.0%, unemployment is 3.3% and 57.5% of employed residents work full time. Household income is $2,279 a week, at the 87.5th percentile, above the national position. SEIFA results are strong but uneven: IER is decile 10, IRSD decile 9, and IRSAD and IEO are both decile 8. The spread fits a suburb with strong income resources but less extreme overall advantage, while 7.0% need assistance remains a local support consideration.
Unemployment
3.3%
Labour Force
1,270
Unemployed
42
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.5%
Part-time
36.0%
Participation
64.0%
Employed
1,228
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
33.8%
Postgraduate
8.3%
Born Overseas
11.7%
Dwellings
798
Transport to Work
Daily life is car dependent: 62.9% drive, compared with 1.6% using public transport and 1.5% walking or cycling, while 29.4% work from home. Families can access 3 local schools spanning 2 primary settings and 1 Pri/Sec option, across government, Catholic and independent sectors; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Recorded crime totals 94 incidents, or 37.5 per 1,000 residents, with property and deception offences accounting for 81, well above the 7 crimes against the person. That concentration makes household security and vehicle precautions practical priorities. Social conditions are comparatively strong, with IRSAD in decile 8 and IER in decile 10. Compared with a transit-oriented suburb, New Gisborne trades walk-up access for space, home-office capacity and lower-density living at 95.7 people per square kilometre.
Drive
62.9%
Public Transport
1.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
29.4%
Growth Outlook
Growth is positive but not youth-led. The wider area's annual trend is 1.84%, with internal migration the primary driver, while population change across the wider area is 28.4% over 10 years. New Gisborne is classified as established, and the trajectory is Aging: the senior share is up 4.2 points and the working share is down 2.2 points. Gentrification signals are mixed. One measure gives a score of 38 at the Early signs stage, while the shift measure records 46 at the Active stage, alongside real income growth of 18.3% and rent growth of 48.3%. Compared with a youth-led growth corridor, this points to demand driven more by incoming households and established amenity than by younger population expansion. Affordability was stable, moving from 44.7 in 2011 to 45.6 in 2021.
Population trend: Macedon Ranges council area
New Gisborne sits in the Macedon Ranges council area. These are the council area's residents, not New Gisborne's.
Residents 2025
54,464
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.4%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.6%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
94
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
37.5
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How New Gisborne compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Gisborne a good suburb to live in?
New Gisborne suits households wanting detached space, with 97.2% separate houses and 55.6% containing 4 or more bedrooms. Household income is at the 87.5th percentile and 29.4% work from home. Daily travel is car-led, with 62.9% driving, so it is less suited to car-free routines.
What schools are in New Gisborne?
Three local schools cover 2 primary options and 1 Pri/Sec setting, with government, Catholic and independent sectors represented. Exact enrolment zones matter because school access can change by address. Families should confirm current intake rules, year levels and travel arrangements before buying.
Is New Gisborne safe?
Recorded crime was 94 incidents, equal to 37.5 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences made up 81 cases, compared with 7 crimes against the person, so the main practical concern is property security rather than assuming every offence category carries the same risk. Check current local trends before deciding.
How is New Gisborne's population changing?
Growth is running at 1.84% annually across the wider forecast area, driven primarily by internal migration, with 28.4% population change over 10 years. The local trajectory is Aging: the senior share rose 4.2 points while the young share fell 0.9 points. That points to continued growth with a changing age mix rather than a youth-heavy expansion.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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