Gisborne South, Victoria

Gisborne South Victoria
Typical property in Gisborne South
Gisborne South
Coordinates	37°32′19″S 144°36′23″E
Population	854 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)	3437
Elevation	443 m (1,453 ft)
LGA(s)	Shire of Macedon Ranges
State electorate(s)	Macedon
Federal division(s)	McEwen
Localities around Gisborne South: Gisborne Gisborne Riddells Creek Bullengarook Gisborne South Sunbury Wombat State Forest Toolern Vale Sunbury

Gisborne South is a locality in the southern part of the Macedon Ranges, a 40-minute drive from Melbourne, Australia. Known for its vineyards,^[2] olive groves^[3] and thriving equestrian and alpaca industries,^[4] Gisborne South is the closest to Melbourne's CBD of the Macedon Ranges' townships.^[5]

Gisborne South consists entirely of large scenic acreages^[6] due to its location just outside Melbourne's Green Wedge – a designation for non-urban areas of metropolitan Melbourne that lie outside the Urban Growth Boundary.^[7] As such, it does not have its own central commercial area. Residents travel to the nearby town of Gisborne to access services and amenities.

Mount Gisborne Road

A horse in Gisborne South

Today

Gisborne South has become a popular tree change destination for Melbourne residents seeking large country blocks on which to escape the urban sprawl, establish hobby farms or keep horses while being within easy commuting distance to Melbourne.

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Gisborne South (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
2. "Gisborne Peak |Winery |Winery near me |Macedon Ranges Wines". www.gisbornepeakwines.com.au. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
3. "My Site". www.pitruzzelloestate.com.au. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
4. "Gisborne Equestrian Centre". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
5. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Gisborne South (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 May 2010.
6. http://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/build-amp-plan/planning-for-our-future/c110/in-the-rural-living-zone-strategy.pdf ^{[bare URL PDF]}
7. Planning (2 April 2019). "Green wedges". Planning. Retrieved 15 November 2019.