Gisborne, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Gisborne, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Gisborne |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Macedon Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.50543 |
| Longitude | 144.5789 |
| Population | 8,725 |
| Density | 90.5 /km² |
| Area | 96.4 km² |
| Elevation | 421 m |
| Postcode | 3437 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 48 km northwest |
Gisborne is a locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,725. The locality covers an area of 96.4 km², giving a population density of about 90.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 421 m above sea level. It lies approximately 48 km northwest of Melbourne. Gisborne is located at 37.5054°S, 144.5789°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3437. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gisborne rests on the rolling shoulders of the Macedon Ranges, a landscape painted in shades of ochre and emerald, where the sky often stretches in vast, unbroken canvases of blue. It lies 13.0 km west-north-west of Sunbury, VIC (from Sunbury, VIC: bearing 294°T), and is situated 6.7 km south-south-west of New Gisborne. The air here carries a subtle, dry scent of eucalypt and sun-baked earth, a fragrance that clings to the low-slung, weatherboard homes and the scattered granite outcrops. Fields, meticulously tended or left to the wilder grace of native grasses, tumble down towards shallow valleys, and the distant murmur of the Calder Freeway is a constant, low hum, a reminder of the world beyond this quiet dominion. The character of Gisborne is one of sturdy resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the changing seasons are observed with a keen, unhurried eye.
The story of Gisborne is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, a tradition that continues to shape its economy, with sheep grazing on the surrounding hills and vineyards slowly unfurling their verdant rows. This land, once traversed by Indigenous peoples, was later claimed and cultivated by European settlers, who established farms and a fledgling township that grew from humble beginnings. A distinctive whisper of its past can be found in the old bluestone buildings that still stand sentinel, hinting at an earlier era of more arduous labour and simpler lives, a stark contrast to the modern conveniences that now mark the centre of Gisborne. Today, this locality draws travellers seeking a taste of country life, drawn by its proximity to national parks and the promise of a more tranquil existence, a quiet counterpoint to the bustling cities that lie a short journey away.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gisborne, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Gisborne, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Gisborne includes the postcode (3437), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Macedon Ranges Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gisborne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |