Scenic Rim Regional Council

Running Creek

QLD4287

Running Creek at a glance

Median house

$286,000

Median unit

$205,920

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

938

Median age 47

About

Welcome to Running Creek.

Running Creek is a suburb in Queensland.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$286,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$230/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$196/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$286,000

Median Unit PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$205,920

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

938

Median age: 47

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

4.18%

Based on $286,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

4.95%

Based on $205,920 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: abs-census-2021

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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

Population

938

Median age

47

Family households

Lone person

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Scenic Rim Regional 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.

2,005

total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences338 (16.9%)
Offences Against Property301 (15.0%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)158 (7.9%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order115 (5.7%)
Other Stealing102 (5.1%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Running Creek.

Local schools for Running Creek

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Rathdowney State School

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Hillview State School

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Darlington State School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1304 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.9°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

12.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Running Creek.

What is the median house price in Running Creek?
The median house price in Running Creek, QLD 4287 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Running Creek postcode?
Running Creek is in the 4287 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Running Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
What schools are in Running Creek?
There are 20 schools serving Running Creek on this page, including Rathdowney State School, Hillview State School, Darlington State School.
How walkable is Running Creek?
Running Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Running Creek?
Running Creek is close to Chinghee Creek, Mount Gipps, Palen Creek, Rathdowney, Oaky Creek.
What is the population of Running Creek?
Running Creek has approximately 938 residents. The median age is 47.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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