New Gisborne vs Riddells Creek
Riddells Creek (median $720,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than New Gisborne ($915,000).
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New Gisborne and Riddells Creek side by side
| Measure | New Gisborne | Riddells Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $915,000 | $720,000 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $592,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 1073 | 1058 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 0 |
| Population | 2,509 | 4,390 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 698 mm | 609 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 26.2°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 New Gisborne (1073) sits above Riddells Creek (1058).
- For buyers
- Riddells Creek is the lower entry point at $720,000 median, 21% 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
- New Gisborne edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1058).
New Gisborne vs Riddells Creek: common questions
Is New Gisborne or Riddells Creek cheaper to buy in?
Riddells Creek has the lower median house price at $720,000, roughly 21% below New Gisborne ($915,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does New Gisborne or Riddells Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), New Gisborne scores 1073 vs 1058 in Riddells Creek. 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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