Kangaroo Ground vs Research
The verdict
Research rates higher for transport (44 vs 19). Research is closer to the coast (25.8 km vs 29.9 km).
Scores
Kangaroo GroundResearch
| Kangaroo Ground | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 53 |
| Transport | 19 | 44 |
| Education | 81 | 80 |
| Liveability | 21 | 40 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kangaroo Ground | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,208 | 2,695 |
| Median age | 44 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,909 | $2,876 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.3% | 50.3% |
| Born in Australia | 80.6% | 84.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3 |
Growth: Kangaroo Ground Stable · Research Stable
Property
| Kangaroo Ground | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.12M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
| Kangaroo Ground | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 223 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 166 | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 83 | 111 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,656 | 1,930 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kangaroo Ground | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,100 | 1,120 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kangaroo Ground · Research
Transport
| Kangaroo Ground | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 19 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 94 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.2 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Kangaroo Ground | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.9 km | 25.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.4 km | 23.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.2 km | 12.5 km |
Population & growth
| Kangaroo Ground | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,208 | 2,695 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,217 | 2,715 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,316 | 2,935 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kangaroo Ground or Research?
Kangaroo Ground and Research have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Kangaroo Ground or Research?
Research has a higher average school ICSEA (Kangaroo Ground 1100 vs Research 1120; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kangaroo Ground or Research?
Research has the higher transport score (Kangaroo Ground 19/100 vs Research 44/100).
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