Runcorn vs Kuraby
Runcorn (median $935,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Kuraby ($1,200,000).
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Runcorn and Kuraby side by side
| Measure | Runcorn | Kuraby |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $935,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Median unit | $580,000 | $505,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1039 | 1008 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 8 |
| Transit score | 30 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 14,199 | 8,737 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 1007 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Runcorn scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Runcorn (1039) sits above Kuraby (1008). Kuraby skews owner-occupied (73%), Runcorn runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
- For buyers
- Runcorn is the lower entry point at $935,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Runcorn offers the higher gross rental yield (3.61% vs 3.47%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Runcorn edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1008). Kuraby also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Runcorn vs Kuraby: common questions
Is Runcorn or Kuraby cheaper to buy in?
Runcorn has the lower median house price at $935,000, roughly 22% below Kuraby ($1,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Runcorn or Kuraby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Runcorn scores 1039 vs 1008 in Kuraby. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Runcorn or Kuraby?
Runcorn scores 16/100 on walkability vs 8/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Runcorn or Kuraby?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.61% in Runcorn vs 3.47% in Kuraby. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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