Gisborne South, Victoria
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.[1]
| Gisborne South Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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Typical property in Gisborne South | |||||||||||||||
Gisborne South | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 37°32′19″S 144°36′23″E / 37.53861°S 144.60639°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 742 (2006 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3437 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 443 m (1,453 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Macedon Ranges | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Macedon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | McEwen | ||||||||||||||
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Gisborne South consists entirely of large scenic acreages[5] 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.[6] As such, it does not have its own central commercial area. Residents travel to the nearby town of Gisborne to access services and amenities.
Today edit
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 edit
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Gisborne South (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 May 2010.
- ^ "Gisborne Peak |Winery |Winery near me |Macedon Ranges Wines". www.gisbornepeakwines.com.au. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ "My Site". www.pitruzzelloestate.com.au. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ "Gisborne Equestrian Centre". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ 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]
- ^ Planning (2 April 2019). "Green wedges". Planning. Retrieved 15 November 2019.