Research vs Warrandyte
Warrandyte (median $1,330,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Research ($1,530,500).
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Research and Warrandyte side by side
| Measure | Research | Warrandyte |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,530,500 | $1,330,000 |
| Median unit | $362,160 | $364,320 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1094 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 0 |
| Population | 2,695 | 5,541 |
| Median age | 44 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 728 mm | 757 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 27.4°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
Warrandyte scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warrandyte (1106) sits above Research (1094).
- For buyers
- Warrandyte is the lower entry point at $1,330,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Warrandyte edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1094).
Research vs Warrandyte: common questions
Is Research or Warrandyte cheaper to buy in?
Warrandyte has the lower median house price at $1,330,000, roughly 13% below Research ($1,530,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Research or Warrandyte have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warrandyte 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 Warrandyte?
Warrandyte scores 28/100 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.
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