- Est. Median Value
- $550K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Safety Score
- 32/100
- Green Space
- 15%
- Current Weather
- 11.5°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~93 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Gisborne
Is Gisborne a good place to live?
Gisborne is home to roughly 3,951 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Gisborne scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 32/100 and 15% green space.
Schools: Gisborne has 23 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $550K, and weekly rent typically sits around $330.
Lifestyle: Gisborne has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Gisborne is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety32
- Amenities60
- Schools52
- Housing Affordability68
- Green space50
- Community11
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $550K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Median HH Income
- $75K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -14.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Gisborne
Schools in zone for Gisborne
Children living in Gisborne have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Campion College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 489 · decile 6
Gisborne Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 504 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
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Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Gisborne that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Tūranga Tangata Rite
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 25 · 0.4 km away
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 0.6 km away
Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 295 · decile 3 · 1.1 km away
Gisborne Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 798 · decile 3 · 1.3 km away
Gisborne Central School
Contributing · roll 350 · decile 6 · 1.3 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Composite · roll 177 · decile 2 · 1.5 km away
Gisborne Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 716 · decile 2 · 1.6 km away
Mangapapa School
Contributing · roll 385 · decile 4 · 1.9 km away
Te Wharau School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 321 · decile 2 · 1.9 km away
Ilminster Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 314 · decile 1 · 2.2 km away
Kaiti School
Contributing · roll 409 · decile 1 · 2.3 km away
Te Hapara School
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 2 · 2.3 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou
Composite · roll 83 · 2.4 km away
Elgin School
Contributing · roll 37 · decile 1 · 2.7 km away
Riverdale School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 1 · 2.8 km away
Lytton High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 572 · decile 1 · 3.0 km away
Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 3.0 km away
TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
Composite · roll 212 · decile 3 · 3.1 km away
Waikirikiri School
Full Primary · roll 209 · decile 1 · 3.2 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 219 · decile 5 · 3.3 km away
Sonrise Christian School
Composite · roll 148 · decile 5 · 3.6 km away
Explore Gisborne
Things to do(4)
Jetts Fitness
Anytime Fitness
YMCA
The Yoga Room
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(6)
City Medical Gisborne
Unichem
Hand Therapy
Pharmacy Three Rivers
Three Rivers Medical
Canopy Imaging
Eat & Drink in Gisborne
Places to eat & drink(19)
Zest Cafe
The Rivers
Ussco
Breakers
Poppies
69 Central
Arigato Mum's Sushi
Muir's Bookshop
Fusion
Peel St Cafe
Verve Cafe & Bar
Pizza Hut
Flagship
Bollywood Stars
AJ's Bakehouse
Yoko'sushi
Sunshine
Gladstone Bakehouse Cafe
Sofra
Beauty & Fitness in Gisborne
Beauty & fitness(4)
Anytime Fitness
Jetts Fitness
The Yoga Room
YMCA
Stay in Gisborne
Places to stay(2)
Flying Nun Backpackers - BBH
Emerald Hotel Gisborne
Gisborne Weather
Current conditions: 11.5°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.12 | 15.85 | 6.08 | 9.74 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.88 | 15.65 | 7.44 | 9.67 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.95 | 13.05 | 2.57 | 10.3 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.42 | 12.53 | 2.81 | 8.06 |
| 🍂 May | 16.57 | 10.07 | 3.21 | 7.29 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.67 | 9.27 | 7.93 | 5.58 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.9 | 6.71 | 4.14 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.99 | 6.63 | 2.39 | 8.31 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.53 | 8.75 | 3.94 | 9.69 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.37 | 10.5 | 3.04 | 10.05 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.75 | 12.3 | 4.45 | 10.31 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.07 | 15.5 | 5.89 | 10.28 |
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