Moving to Research (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Research in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Research at a Glance
| Need | Research |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 0 |
| Schools | 2 |
| Parks | 8 |
| Medical | 1 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Research
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Research has 1 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Eltham Paediatrics | — | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Research has 0 restaurants and 0 cafes. Start with these:
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Research.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Research has 8 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Research Park
- Kalbar Road Reserve
- Eltham College Reserve
- Rodder Reserve
- Transmission Line Linear Reserve
- Woodrige Linear Park
If You Have Kids
Research has 2 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Research Primary School | 1570 Main Road |
| Eltham College | 1660 Main Road |
Cost of Living in Research
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Research?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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