Research vs Eltham North.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,530,500 and $1,331,000. Eltham North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Eltham North (median $1,331,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Research ($1,530,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eltham North (1099) sits above Research (1094).
For buyers
Eltham North is the lower entry point at $1,331,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Research offers the higher gross rental yield (2.21% vs 1.76%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Eltham North edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1094).
Common questions
Is Research or Eltham North cheaper to buy in?
Eltham North has the lower median house price at $1,331,000, roughly 15% below Research ($1,530,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Research or Eltham North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eltham North scores 1099 vs 1094 in Research. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Research or Eltham North?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.21% in Research vs 1.76% in Eltham North. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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