Research vs Eltham
Eltham (median $1,263,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Research ($1,530,500).
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Research and Eltham side by side
| Measure | Research | Eltham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,530,500 | $1,263,500 |
| Median unit | $362,160 | $840,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1094 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 100 |
| Population | 2,695 | – |
| Median age | 44 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 728 mm | 679 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 27.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Eltham scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eltham (1106) sits above Research (1094).
- For buyers
- Eltham is the lower entry point at $1,263,500 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Eltham offers the higher gross rental yield (2.68% vs 2.21%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Eltham edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1094).
Research vs Eltham: common questions
Is Research or Eltham cheaper to buy in?
Eltham has the lower median house price at $1,263,500, roughly 17% below Research ($1,530,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Research or Eltham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eltham scores 1106 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 is more walkable, Research or Eltham?
Eltham scores 100/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Research or Eltham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.68% in Eltham vs 2.21% in Research. 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.
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