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VIC · Nillumbik Council

Research, 3095

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,742

Growth (1 yr)

+0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.6%

Median age

44

Median income

$2,876/wk

Employment rate

66.7%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,215,000

Languages at home

6.8%non-English

Most common: Italian, Mandarin, Cantonese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

53.3/100
Average

Top 32% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Education hub
What Research is known for: Excellent transport, High desirability, Education hub

Suburb profile

In Nillumbik Council, Research is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street.

Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.

Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety and growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus schools and education. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Research snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.22M

+8.2% change

Median rent

$640/wk

Population (ERP)

2,742

+0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.5%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#14

among Metro Melbourne · Emerging

Safety

21st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

49th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

88th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
53.3/100 — Average
State standing
Top 32% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1760th in Australia
State rank
396th in VIC
Peer rank
#14 among Metro Melbourne · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#271 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$640
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,215,000
Median price change
+8.2%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

2,742(June 2025)

+0.3% annual · +0.6% over 5 years · 49th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.3%
5-year growth
+0.6%
Change in 1 year
+9
Change in 5 years
+15
Growth rank in VIC
49th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,750), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,695
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$2,876
Dwelling vacancy
5.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
51 of 922
Median monthly mortgage
$2,300
Employment rate
66.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
852 / 12 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
71
Against the person
7
Against property
44
Rate per 1,000 residents
25.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 385 residents
State safety percentile
21th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage5
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary6
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle12
  • B49 Other Theft6
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order12

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,115.5
Median ICSEA percentile
88th
School list
  • Research Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1092 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 219 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Eltham CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1139 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 639 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

16 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Beddoe St/Research-Warrandyte Rd
  • Eltham College/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd
  • Research PS/Main Rd
  • Research Shops/Main Rd
  • Wyuna Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

36 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 1 playgrounds · 5 sports centres

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 16 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
26/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.37
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.37
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.6
Food & drink(1)
  • Cafe
Community(3)
  • Research Scout HallCommunity centre
  • Eltham CollegeSchool

    1660 Main Road

  • Research Primary SchoolSchool

    1570 Main Road

Health & services(1)
  • Eltham PaediatricsClinic
Sport & outdoors(13)
  • Eltham College ReservePark

    5 Eltham - Yarra Glen Road

  • Park (3)
  • Research ParkPark
  • Yarramie ReservePark
  • Yarramie Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • Sports centre (5)
  • Sports field
Entertainment(1)
  • Eltham Little TheatreTheatre
Transport(4)

4 bus stops

Other(7)
  • Research Poultry Farm & HatcheryAgrarian
  • Drinking water
  • Research CFAFire station

    3 Research - Warrandyte Road

  • Crest Castle B&BGuest House
  • Parking (7)
  • Picnic Table
  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Eltham College ReservePark
  • Research ParkPark
  • Yarramie ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
7

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital (9.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Eltham PaediatricsClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
70
Participants per 1,000 residents
25.5

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

60 planning-related records

2021· 32 proposals

  • September 2021

  • 2 lot subdivision (SPEAR)
    2/498 REYNOLDS ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a deck
    37 MAROONG DRIVE RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a deck, pool pergola and an outbuilding
    5 SHORTS ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    13 FINNIGAN STREET RESEARCH 3095Withdrawn
  • Building and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling
    7 VALLEY ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwelling
    17 JOSLYN DRIVE RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of tree trunk
    BELINDA AVENUE RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Sale and consumption of liquor (in association with an existing food and drink use)
    1542 MAIN ROAD RESEARCH 3095NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to extend a dwelling
    32 BRENDA ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct four (4) dwellings
    1581 MAIN ROAD RESEARCH 3095Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a first floor office addition and reduction to the car parking requirements
    1528 MAIN ROAD RESEARCH 3095Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling, construction of a swimming pool and associated tree removal
    12 CASSELLS ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to install roof over deck
    34 BRINKKOTTER ROAD RESEARCH 3095Withdrawn
  • Removal of 1 native tree
    168 ALLENDALE ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of 1 native tree
    MAIN ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Installation of a floodlit sign and removal of native vegetation
    1660 MAIN ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree and prune 2 trees
    3 WOODHILL CLOSE RESEARCH 3095Lapsed
  • Removal of one tree
    10 White Gum PlaceNo permit required

  • May 2021

  • Corrected Permit - Buildings and works associated with the construction of a shed
    83 GUMTREE ROAD RESEARCH 3095In progress
  • Building and works to construct an extension to the existing dwelling and driveway
    3 LLOYD ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    7 INGRAMS ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    58 THOMPSON CRESCENT RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and driveway with associated earthworks
    28 BRENDA ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and driveway
    124 THOMPSON CRESCENT RESEARCH 3095NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a fence
    32 LINDON STRIKE COURT RESEARCH 3095Refusal issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (enclosure)
    525 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    1581 MAIN ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling and the construction of outbuildings (shed and temporary storage containers). Amendment consists of; addition of entry way, mud room, ensuite, lounge and internal re-arrangements
    60 MARGARET STREET RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    10 MARGARET STREET RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    22 Thompson CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling
    5 BRONWYN COURT RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Amendment - Use and development of the land for a dwelling and associated native vegetation removal
    94 INGRAMS ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 8 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a shed
    83 GUMTREE ROAD RESEARCH 3095NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment - Use and development to construct a dwelling
    1622 Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend a dwelling
    32 BRENDA ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Removal of native vegetation
    Main RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport
    6 Caltowie CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision (SPEAR)
    1510 Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Building and works to construct two outbuildings, and the removal of two trees
    23 STOREY AVENUE RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    33 Ingrams RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Jagajaga
Member of Parliament
Kate THWAITES (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,269
Turnout (2025)
94.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.7 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 37.1%Labor 62.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.2 km away).

Coalition 38.5%Labor 61.5%

1.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +3.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • ResearchLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
  • Kangaroo Ground (Jagajaga)Labor 49.0% · Coalition 51.0% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
  • North WarrandyteLabor 66.2% · Coalition 33.8% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
  • Eltham EastLabor 69.1% · Coalition 30.9% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
  • Eltham NorthLabor 67.2% · Coalition 32.8% TPP (2025)3.9 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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