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Research

VIC

Research is a stable suburb in VIC with 2,695 residents.

SAL code
22160
SA2
209031214
Population
2,695
LGA
Nillumbik
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Research suburb boundary

Research, VIC had 2,695 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 0.6% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 44. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,300 a month. Around 91.6% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 46.2%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 98.6% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 7 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.

Population

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2,695

Suburb · Census 2021

5-Year Growth

+0.6%

3yr: +1.1% · 10yr: +1.2%

SA2 · 5yr

Household Income

$2,876/wk

Suburb · Census 2021 median

Median Age

44

Suburb · Census 2021

Socio-Economic Index

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10/10

SA2 · least disadvantaged

Unemployment

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1.7%

SA2 · Q4 2025

Schools

2

2 primary, 1 secondary

Hospitals

Not available

No data for this suburb

Childcare services

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5

2 long day, 2 OSHC

Parks & green space

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7

Parks, reserves

Transport stops

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22

GTFS stops

Dwelling approvals

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10

Nillumbik · Feb 2026

Median Weekly Rent

$640/wk+6.7% YoY2025 Q3
All dwellings

Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.

Median House Sale Price

$1,530,500-19.4% YoY2025 Q2
House only

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (suburb-level quarterly medians).

→ Calculate stamp duty on this suburb's median price→ Estimate mortgage repayments→ Calculate rental yield (price + median rent)

Safety & Crime

2025 Q4
20
per 1,000 residents
↑ 12%
vs prior year
Theft
39 offences

Reported incidents from VIC police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +1.1%5yr: +0.6%10yr: +1.2%Total: +1.2%

Population grew from 6,956 to 7,039 over 24 years, averaging 0.0% per year.

Schools

2 in suburb

Sector

1 public · 1 private

Type

1 primary · 1 K-12

Total enrolment

850

Avg per school

425

Eltham College631 students
K-12Private
Research Primary School219 students
PrimaryPublic

Government school catchment

Catchment data is not yet available for VIC.

Source when available: Victorian Department of Education / Vicmap School Zones.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 0.7%

Almost entirely detached houses (98.6%), owner-occupied (91.6%), built for families (44% are 4 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 98.6%
852 houses12 townhouses

Tenure

Owned 45.4%
Mortgage 46.2%

VIC 29%

Owned 45.4%Mortgage 46.2%Renting 5.9%Other / NS 2.6%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed
14 (1.6%)
2 bed
41 (4.8%)
3 bed
280 (32.6%)
4 bed
375 (43.7%)
5 bed
125 (14.6%)
6+ bed
24 (2.8%)

Bushfire risk

No mapped bushfire areas

This suburb falls outside every bushfire polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.

Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: Vicmap Planning — Bushfire Prone Area + Vicmap flood overlays.

Flood risk

No mapped flood areas

This suburb falls outside every flood polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.

Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: Vicmap Planning — Bushfire Prone Area + Vicmap flood overlays.

Planning zones

Planning-zone data is not yet available for VIC.

Source when available: Vicmap Planning (VIC Department of Transport and Planning).

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