Macedon vs New Gisborne
Macedon (median $700,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than New Gisborne ($915,000).
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Macedon and New Gisborne side by side
| Measure | Macedon | New Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | $915,000 |
| Median unit | $350,640 | $308,880 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1087 | 1073 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 25 |
| Population | 2,073 | 2,509 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 841 mm | 698 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°C | 25.7°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macedon (1087) sits above New Gisborne (1073).
- For buyers
- Macedon is the lower entry point at $700,000 median, 23% 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 1073).
Macedon vs New Gisborne: common questions
Is Macedon or New Gisborne cheaper to buy in?
Macedon has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 23% below New Gisborne ($915,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Macedon or New Gisborne have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macedon scores 1087 vs 1073 in New 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.
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