Gisborne

VIC 3437 • Greater Melbourne

10,142
Population (2021)
$50,232
Median Income
96.66 kmΒ²
Area
494m
Elevation
Semi-RuralCountry TownMacedon RangesCommuter-Friendly

About Gisborne

Gisborne is a picturesque township at the base of the Macedon Ranges, 55 kilometres northwest of Melbourne. The V/Line connects to Melbourne's metropolitan network, making commuting viable for some professionals. The township centre retains heritage character while residential estates expand around it.

This is semi-rural living with Melbourne accessibilityβ€”the ranges provide bushwalking and a genuine country atmosphere while professional work remains feasible. The community includes tree-changers, commuters, and established families. Gisborne attracts those seeking country town living without complete isolation.

Gisborne falls under postcode 3437 and is governed by Macedon Ranges Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3437
Urban Area
Macedon Ranges
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.51Β°, 144.57Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
96.66 kmΒ²
Elevation
494m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Aitken Street Gisborne 3437 VIC

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$423
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
39 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
8,999
Census 2021
10,142
12.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,104
Income 2021
$50,232
28.5% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,511
Born Overseas 1,356

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 390
  • 2. New Zealand 148
  • 3. India 65
  • 4. Malta 50
  • 5. Scotland 49
  • 6. Germany 48
  • 7. Italy 45
  • 8. Ireland 38
  • 9. South Africa 35
  • 10. United States 31
  • 11. China 29
  • 12. Netherlands 28
  • 13. Croatia 20
  • 14. Singapore 19
  • 15. Sri Lanka 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,228
Australian 4,100
Irish 1,430
Scottish 1,225
Italian 571
German 432
Maltese 387
Dutch 210
Polish 130
Croatian 126

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,298
Both parents born in Australia
1,975
Both parents born overseas
1,494
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.5%
Christianity
45.8%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.4%
Sikhism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.3%
Judaism
0.0%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
677 (6.7%)
5-14 years
1,683 (16.6%)
15-19 years
701 (6.9%)
20-24 years
426 (4.2%)
25-34 years
845 (8.3%)
35-44 years
1,547 (15.3%)
45-54 years
1,470 (14.5%)
55-64 years
1,209 (11.9%)
65-74 years
916 (9.0%)
75-84 years
508 (5.0%)
85+ years
159 (1.6%)

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