New Gisborne, VIC 3438 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
New Gisborne is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3438, home to 2,509 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Macedon Ranges local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 51 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,509
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,279 /week
- Median personal income
- $874 /week
- Median family income
- $2,584 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Macedon Ranges
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- McEwen
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $451 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- New Gisborne Primary School
- Holy Cross Primary School
- Global Village Learning
- St Brigid's School
- Gisborne Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 18 bus stops
- Gisborne Station/Early St
- Argyle St/Station Rd
- Gisborne Station
- Lim Ct/Chessy Park Dr
- Station Rd/Chessy Park Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 5 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 46.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 44.9% of the 1,408 resolvable premises in New Gisborne. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 44.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 31.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 24.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 83 across postcode 3438 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 56 property offences, 13 violent offences, 3 drug offences.
- Wider Macedon Ranges LGA: 4,801 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of New Gisborne?
New Gisborne (VIC 3438) had 2,509 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Macedon Ranges local government area.
What is the median rent in New Gisborne?
The median advertised rent in New Gisborne is $451/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in New Gisborne?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near New Gisborne covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: New Gisborne Primary School (0.3 km), Holy Cross Primary School (0.5 km), Global Village Learning (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in New Gisborne?
New Gisborne is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (44.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is New Gisborne?
Across postcode 3438, 83 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (56), violent (13), drug offences (3). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in New Gisborne?
In New Gisborne, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (46.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in New Gisborne?
19 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the New Gisborne centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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