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VIC · Nillumbik Council

Research, 3095

Current weather

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92% humidity · 22 km/h wind · 11.5° / 9.2° today · 8.1 mm rain

Updated

Desirability score

52.1/100
Average

Top 26% of Victoria's suburbs

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Premium
  • Transport
  • Green space
  • Schools
  • Shops
What Research is known for: Premium, Transport, Green space, Schools, Shops

Suburb profile

In Nillumbik, Research is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street.

Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally.

Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
2,695
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$2,876
Dwelling vacancy
5.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
51 of 922
Median monthly mortgage
$2,300
Employment rate
66.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
39 / 12 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
71
Against the person
7
Against property
44
Rate per 1,000 residents
26.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 385 residents
State safety percentile
20.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+6%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage5
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary6
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle12
  • B49 Other Theft6
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order12

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,115.5
  • Eltham CollegeCombined
  • Research Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

16 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Beddoe St/Research-Warrandyte Rd
  • Eltham College/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd
  • Research PS/Main Rd
  • Research Shops/Main Rd
  • Wyuna Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

60 planning-related records

2021· 32 proposals

  • September 2021

  • 2 lot subdivision (SPEAR)
    2/498 REYNOLDS ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a deck
    37 MAROONG DRIVE RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a deck, pool pergola and an outbuilding
    5 SHORTS ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    13 FINNIGAN STREET RESEARCH 3095Withdrawn
  • Building and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling
    7 VALLEY ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwelling
    17 JOSLYN DRIVE RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of tree trunk
    BELINDA AVENUE RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Sale and consumption of liquor (in association with an existing food and drink use)
    1542 MAIN ROAD RESEARCH 3095NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to extend a dwelling
    32 BRENDA ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct four (4) dwellings
    1581 MAIN ROAD RESEARCH 3095Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a first floor office addition and reduction to the car parking requirements
    1528 MAIN ROAD RESEARCH 3095Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling, construction of a swimming pool and associated tree removal
    12 CASSELLS ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to install roof over deck
    34 BRINKKOTTER ROAD RESEARCH 3095Withdrawn
  • Removal of 1 native tree
    168 ALLENDALE ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of 1 native tree
    MAIN ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Installation of a floodlit sign and removal of native vegetation
    1660 MAIN ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree and prune 2 trees
    3 WOODHILL CLOSE RESEARCH 3095Lapsed
  • Removal of one tree
    10 White Gum PlaceNo permit required

  • May 2021

  • Corrected Permit - Buildings and works associated with the construction of a shed
    83 GUMTREE ROAD RESEARCH 3095In progress
  • Building and works to construct an extension to the existing dwelling and driveway
    3 LLOYD ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    7 INGRAMS ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    58 THOMPSON CRESCENT RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and driveway with associated earthworks
    28 BRENDA ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and driveway
    124 THOMPSON CRESCENT RESEARCH 3095NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a fence
    32 LINDON STRIKE COURT RESEARCH 3095Refusal issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (enclosure)
    525 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    1581 MAIN ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling and the construction of outbuildings (shed and temporary storage containers). Amendment consists of; addition of entry way, mud room, ensuite, lounge and internal re-arrangements
    60 MARGARET STREET RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    10 MARGARET STREET RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    22 Thompson CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling
    5 BRONWYN COURT RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Amendment - Use and development of the land for a dwelling and associated native vegetation removal
    94 INGRAMS ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 8 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a shed
    83 GUMTREE ROAD RESEARCH 3095NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment - Use and development to construct a dwelling
    1622 Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend a dwelling
    32 BRENDA ROAD RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Removal of native vegetation
    Main RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport
    6 Caltowie CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision (SPEAR)
    1510 Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Building and works to construct two outbuildings, and the removal of two trees
    23 STOREY AVENUE RESEARCH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a second dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    33 Ingrams RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Research Poultry Farm & HatcheryAgrarian
  • Beddoe Street/Research – Warrandyte RoadBus stop
  • Research Park/Main RoadBus stop
  • Research Primary School/Main RoadBus stop
  • Research Shops/Main RoadBus stop
  • Cafe
  • Drinking water
  • Parking (5)
  • Picnic Table
  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Eltham College ReservePark
  • Research ParkPark
  • Yarramie ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Eltham Paediatricsclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
7

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
52.1/100 — Average
State standing
Top 26% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1522nd in Australia
State rank
324th in VIC
Peer rank
#122 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#225 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime5
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime6
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime12
  • B49 Other Theftcrime6
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime12
  • Eltham Paediatricshealthclinic
  • Eltham College Reservegovernmentpark
  • Research Parkgovernmentpark
  • Yarramie Reservegovernmentpark
  • 2 lot subdivision (SPEAR)planning2/498 REYNOLDS ROAD RESEARCH 3095Lodged 29 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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