Scenic Rim Regional Council
Running Creek
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
$286,000
$205,920
938
Median age: 47
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20214.18%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20214.95%
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.
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
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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
Hillview State School
Darlington 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 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.
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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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