Research vs North Warrandyte

Research scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Warrandyte (1109) sits above Research (1094).

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Research and North Warrandyte side by side

MeasureResearchNorth Warrandyte
Price and market
Median house$1,530,500–
Median unit$362,160–
Renting
House rent$650/wk–
Unit rent$500/wk–
Owner occupied92.0%93.0%
Renter occupied6.0%5.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10941109
Lifestyle and people
Walk score20
Transit score00
Bike score550
Population2,6953,027
Median age4442
Climate
Annual rainfall728 mm757 mm
Mean max, January27.2°C27.4°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

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
North Warrandyte edges out on average school ICSEA (1109 vs 1094).

Research vs North Warrandyte: common questions

Does Research or North Warrandyte have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Warrandyte scores 1109 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 North Warrandyte?

Research scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.