Side by sideSuburb comparison

Research vs Kangaroo Ground.

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 questionsResearch vs Kangaroo Ground

Common questions

Does Research or Kangaroo Ground 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

Research
Metric
Kangaroo Ground

Price & Market

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

Rental

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

Lifestyle & Demographics

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1094
Avg ICSEA
1089

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).