Eltham vs Research
The verdict
Research is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.21M in Eltham. Eltham rates higher for transport (92 vs 44). Eltham is closer to the coast (23.0 km vs 25.8 km).
Scores
ElthamResearch
| Eltham | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 53 |
| Transport | 92 | 44 |
| Education | 82 | 80 |
| Liveability | 83 | 40 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eltham | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,847 | 2,695 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,391 | $2,876 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.9% | 50.3% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 84.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Eltham Stable · Research Stable
Property
| Eltham | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.21M | $1.12M |
| Median unit price | $768K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.2% | 0.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Eltham | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 196 | 223 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 133 | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 170 | 111 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,258 | 1,930 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eltham | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,118 | 1,120 |
Transport
| Eltham | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Eltham | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 30 | 1 |
| Parks | 68 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 19 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 13 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 12 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.0 km | 25.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.3 km | 23.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 12.5 km |
Population & growth
| Eltham | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,847 | 2,695 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,817 | 2,715 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,529 | 2,935 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.04% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Eltham or Research?
Eltham and Research have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Eltham or Research?
Research is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.21M.
Which has better schools, Eltham or Research?
Research has a higher average school ICSEA (Eltham 1118 vs Research 1120; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Eltham or Research?
Eltham has the higher transport score (Eltham 92/100 vs Research 44/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Eltham
vs