Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kangaroo Ground vs Research.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Research edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Research (1094) sits above Kangaroo Ground (1089).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Research edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1089).

Common questionsKangaroo Ground vs Research

Common questions

Does Kangaroo Ground or Research have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Research scores 1094 vs 1089 in Kangaroo Ground. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Kangaroo Ground
Metric
Research

Price & Market

Median house
$1,530,500
Median unit
$362,160
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$365/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$650/wk
$383/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$500/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
55
1,208
Population
2,695
44
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1089
Avg ICSEA
1094

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).