Gisborne vs Macedon
Macedon (median $700,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Gisborne ($927,500).
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Gisborne and Macedon side by side
| Measure | Gisborne | Macedon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $927,500 | $700,000 |
| Median unit | $610,000 | $350,640 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 1075 | 1087 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 10,142 | 2,073 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 841 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.4°C | 25.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Gisborne scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macedon (1087) sits above Gisborne (1075).
- For buyers
- Macedon is the lower entry point at $700,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Macedon edges out on average school ICSEA (1087 vs 1075).
Gisborne vs Macedon: common questions
Is Gisborne or Macedon cheaper to buy in?
Macedon has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 25% below Gisborne ($927,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Gisborne or Macedon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macedon scores 1087 vs 1075 in Gisborne. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Gisborne or Macedon?
Gisborne scores 28/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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