Mount Macedon vs New Gisborne
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Macedon (1097) sits above New Gisborne (1073).
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Mount Macedon and New Gisborne side by side
| Measure | Mount Macedon | New Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $915,000 |
| Median unit | – | $308,880 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1097 | 1073 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 25 |
| Population | 1,450 | 2,509 |
| Median age | 48 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 892 mm | 698 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.5°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Mount Macedon edges out on average school ICSEA (1097 vs 1073).
Mount Macedon vs New Gisborne: common questions
Does Mount Macedon or New Gisborne have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Macedon scores 1097 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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