Research
VIC 3095 · Nillumbik
2,695 (2021) → 2,715 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Research is a stable suburb in Nillumbik, VIC 3095, about 23km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.12M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 44/100, and is about 26km inland. Research has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3095 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.16%), Scotland (1.08%), Italy (1%), New Zealand (0.89%), China (0.82%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.19%), Italian (1.15%), Greek (0.45%), Cantonese (0.26%), Portuguese (0.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1095 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Eltham CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1139
- Research Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1092
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kangaroo Ground Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1085
- Eltham East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1143
- Eltham North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1127
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1094
- Catholic Ladies' College LtdSecondary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1119
- Eltham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1117
- Diamond Creek East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1066
- Diamond Valley CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1020
- Wattle Glen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1055
- Warrandyte High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1049
- Warrandyte Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1112
- Eltham High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1101
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Research
Is Research safe?
Research has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,930 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Research?
In Research, the .
How far is Research from Melbourne CBD?
Research is about 23.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 81 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Research?
Research has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1116 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Research?
Research has a transport score of 44/100 and 16 bus stops.