Runaway Bay at a glance
Median house
$1,655,000
Median unit
$840,000
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
9,308
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Runaway Bay.
The postcode for Runaway Bay is 4216 (QLD).
The median house price in Runaway Bay is $1,655,000.
Runaway Bay (4216) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,655,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Runaway Bay has roughly 9,308 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Runaway Bay scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Runaway Bay's population at 9,308, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,308
Median age
54
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,655,000 on a typical sale, well above the Queensland median. Units come in around $840,000, roughly 49% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $331,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,655,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $840,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$1,655,000
$840,000
9,308
Median age: 54
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.77% (median rent $1200/wk against a $1,655,000 price tag). Units yield 4.33% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.77%
Based on $1,655,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.33%
Based on $840,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gold Coast City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
82,921
total offences in 2026 across the Gold Coast City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
28
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Runaway Bay.
Local schools for Runaway Bay
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Government School Catchment
Biggera Waters State School
Coombabah State High School
Coombabah State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Runaway Bay.
- What is the median house price in Runaway Bay?
- The median house price in Runaway Bay, QLD 4216 is $1,655,000. The median unit price is $840,000.
- What is the Runaway Bay postcode?
- Runaway Bay is in the 4216 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is Runaway Bay?
- Runaway Bay is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4216, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Runaway Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1200, for units it's $700.
- What schools are in Runaway Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Runaway Bay on this page, including St Francis Xavier School, Biggera Waters State School, Coombabah State High School.
- How walkable is Runaway Bay?
- Runaway Bay has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Runaway Bay?
- Runaway Bay is close to Anglers Paradise, Biggera Waters, Coombabah, Hollywell, Arundel Bc.
- What is the population of Runaway Bay?
- The population of Runaway Bay is approximately 9,308 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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