Runcorn at a glance
Median house
$935,000
Median unit
$580,000
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
14.2k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Runcorn.
The postcode for Runcorn is 4113 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Runcorn is $935,000.
Runcorn (4113) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland. The median house here is $935,000, above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Runcorn has roughly 14,199 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Runcorn scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Runcorn's population at 14,199, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
14,199
Median age
34
Family households
76%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $935,000 on a typical sale, above the Queensland median. Units come in around $580,000, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $187,000. Prices sit 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
$935,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $580,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$935,000
$580,000
14,199
Median age: 34
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.61% (median rent $650/wk against a $935,000 price tag). Units yield 3.59% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.61%
Based on $935,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.59%
Based on $580,000 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 202660%
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 Brisbane 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.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane 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.
16
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Runcorn.
Local schools for Runcorn
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Runcorn State High School
Runcorn Heights State School
Warrigal Road State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Runcorn.
- What is the median house price in Runcorn?
- The median house price in Runcorn, QLD 4113 is $935,000. The median unit price is $580,000.
- What is the Runcorn postcode?
- Runcorn is in the 4113 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Runcorn?
- Runcorn is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4113. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Runcorn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Runcorn?
- There are 20 schools serving Runcorn on this page, including Runcorn State High School, Runcorn Heights State School, Warrigal Road State School.
- How walkable is Runcorn?
- Runcorn has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Runcorn?
- Runcorn is close to Fruitgrove, Sunnybank South, Altandi, Kuraby, Sunnybank.
- What is the population of Runcorn?
- The population of Runcorn is approximately 14,199 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
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