New Gisborne vs Macedon.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $915,000 and $700,000. Macedon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Macedon (median $700,000) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than New Gisborne ($915,000).
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, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Macedon offers the higher gross rental yield (2.76% vs 2.56%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Macedon edges out on average school ICSEA (1087 vs 1073).
Common questions
Is New Gisborne or Macedon cheaper to buy in?
Macedon has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 31% below New Gisborne ($915,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does New Gisborne or Macedon 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, New Gisborne or Macedon?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.76% in Macedon vs 2.56% in New Gisborne. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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