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New Gisborne Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How New Gisborne Compares
New Gisborne vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | New Gisborne | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,279 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $451 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
New Gisborne is a locality 49 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3438. It falls within the Melbourne - North West region. The local government area is Macedon Ranges.
According to the 2021 Census, New Gisborne has a population of 2,509 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,279, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 27 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in New Gisborne includes a median weekly rent of $451, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 803 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, New Gisborne scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in New Gisborne include New Gisborne Primary School, Holy Cross Primary School and Global Village Learning.
New Gisborne is part of the Macedon Ranges statistical area in Victoria.
New Gisborne Details
| Postcode | 3438 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,509 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,279/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $874/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $451 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 26.2 km² |
| Population Density | 96/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 803 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 27 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.4618532 |
| Longitude | 144.620463 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 49 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Macedon Ranges |
| Local Government | Macedon Ranges |
| Federal Electorate | Mcewen |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 528 (21.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 328 (13.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 515 (20.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 686 (27.3%) |
| 65+ years | 452 (18.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 191 (7.6%) |
| Arthritis | 190 (7.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 93 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 86 (3.4%) |
| Diabetes | 74 (2.9%) |
| Dementia | 53 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 44 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 16 (2.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 189 (23.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 335 (41.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 259 (32.4%) |
Schools in New Gisborne
Suburbs Near New Gisborne
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.