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Research VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Research, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Research VIC is 2,695 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Research is $1,053 per week ($54,756 per year). Median rent in Research is $431 per week ($1,868 per month). Research has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Research has a population density of 280.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Research is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Research is $2,300.
There were 73 recorded offences in Research in 2025-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (31 offences).
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Research Population
Research Median Income & Rent
Research Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Research Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Research Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Research Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Research Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Research Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Research Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Research Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Research Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Research Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Research Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Research Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Research Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Research Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Research Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Research School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Research Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Research Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Research Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Research How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Research Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Research Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Research Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Research Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Research Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Research Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Research Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Research Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Research Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Research Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Research When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Research Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Research Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Research Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Research Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Research Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 73 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Research Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Research
What is the population of Research VIC?
The population of Research VIC is 2,695 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 280.4 people per km².Research is ranked #2,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Research?
The median personal income in Research VIC is $1,053 per week, or $54,756 per year.The median household income is $2,876 per week.Family income is $3,127 per week.Research is ranked #906 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Research?
Median rent in Research VIC is $431 per week ($1,868 per month).Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Research ranks #1,355 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Research?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Research VIC is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Research?
The median age in Research VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Research a good suburb to live in?
Research is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,695.The median income is $1,053/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22160. All dollar figures in AUD.