Research, Victoria

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This article is about the suburb of Melbourne. For the academic activity, see research.

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Research (1996 population was 2900) is a north-eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, near the Yarra River. The unusual name arose from the gold rush era in Victoria, during the mid 19th century. Research was then known as Swiper's Gully, but gold was found after the area was re-searched. Swiper's Gully then became Research Gully, and finally Research.

Shire of Nillumbik (All Melbourne Suburbs)
Eltham North	Kangaroo Ground	Kangaroo Ground
Eltham	Research	Warrandyte North
Templestowe	Warrandyte	Warrandyte North

Community

Research is a suburb of contrasts. South of Main Road still exist many areas with unsewered homes on large blocks (1 to 1.5 acres) and unmade (dirt) roads. North of Main Road there is much in-fill development with modern two-storey eave-less houses packed 5 or more to the acre.
There is a thriving community with two schools (government primary and private primary/secondary), The Eltam Little Theatre, PIT Gym, indoor pool, tennis, scout hall, Country Fire Authority and two public toilets. Template:Shire of Nillumbik suburbsTemplate:Melbourne-geo-stub