Research Postcode
Victoria
Research is a suburb in Victoria, situated around 22 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Research is 3095, and the telephone area code is 03.
According to the 2021 Census, Research has a population of 2,695 (1,322 males, 1,375 females). The median age is 44 years.
The median weekly household income in Research is $2,876, with a median personal income of $1,053 per week.
The median weekly rent is $431 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,300.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (30), Scotland (29), and Italy (27).
91.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Research shows 1,473 people employed (824 full-time, 544 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
The most common occupations are professionals (379), managers (226), and technicians & trades (140).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Research has an IRSAD score of 1107 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Research covers an area of 9.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 280 persons per km².
Statistically, Research sits within the Nillumbik - Kinglake area, part of the broader Melbourne - North East region. It falls under the Banyule local government area.
The federal electorate for Research is Menzies (Outer Metropolitan).
The 3095 postcode is shared by Research along with Eltham and Eltham North.
Research Details
| Postcode | 3095 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,695 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,876/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,053/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $431 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,300 |
| Average Household Size | 3.0 persons |
| Area | 9.6 km² |
| Population Density | 280/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 871 |
| Completed Year 12 | 52.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 17 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.7070 |
| Longitude | 145.1800 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 22 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Nillumbik - Kinglake |
| Local Government | Banyule |
| Federal Electorate | Menzies |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 496 (18.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 379 (14.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 501 (18.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 859 (31.9%) |
| 65+ years | 482 (17.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 207 (7.7%) |
| Asthma | 121 (4.5%) |
| Arthritis | 75 (2.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 62 (2.3%) |
| Cancer | 51 (1.9%) |
| Diabetes | 45 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 28 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 15 (1.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 142 (16.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 392 (45.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 310 (36.1%) |