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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
ElthamResearch
Overall8653
Transport9244
Education8280
Liveability8340

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

ElthamResearch
Population18,8472,695
Median age4344
Median household income (wk)$2,391$2,876
Bachelor degree or higher53.9%50.3%
Born in Australia79.0%84.5%
Avg household size2.83

Growth: Eltham Stable · Research Stable

Property

ElthamResearch
Median house price$1.21M$1.12M
Median unit price$768KData not available
House price YoY-2.2%0.2%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

ElthamResearch
Residential safety score100100
Break & enter dwelling /100k196223
Motor vehicle theft /100k13374
Domestic assault /100k170111
Total incidents /100k (all)3,2581,930

Total incidents over time

Schools

ElthamResearch
Total schools52
Government31
Independent01
Average ICSEA1,1181,120

See the full school list on each profile: Eltham · Research

Transport

ElthamResearch
Transport score9244
Train stations00
Bus stops5116
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)4981
Nearest train station (km)1.1 km3.7 km

Liveability

ElthamResearch
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets40
Cafes & restaurants301
Parks687
Playgrounds191
Swimming pools13Data not available
Medical GPs121
Distance to coast (km)23.0 km25.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)20.3 km23.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)9.9 km12.5 km

Population & growth

ElthamResearch
Population (2021)18,8472,695
Estimated 202518,8172,715
Projected 204120,5292,935
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).

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Data sources

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