Running Stream at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
120
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Running Stream.
The postcode for Running Stream is 2850 (NSW).
Running Stream (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Running Stream has roughly 120 residents, with a retiree-heavy 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.
Running Stream scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Running Stream's population at 120, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (56% family, 32% lone person).
Population
120
Median age
61
Family households
56%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$215/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
120
Median age: 61
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· 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.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Running Stream.
Local schools for Running Stream
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Government School Catchment
Ilford Public School
Capertee Public School
Sofala Public School
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Frequently asked
About Running Stream.
- What is the Running Stream postcode?
- Running Stream is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Running Stream?
- Running Stream is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Running Stream?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $215.
- What schools are in Running Stream?
- There are 11 schools serving Running Stream on this page, including Ilford Public School, Capertee Public School, Sofala Public School.
- How walkable is Running Stream?
- Running Stream has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Running Stream?
- Running Stream is close to Round Swamp, Ilford, Palmers Oaky, Upper Turon, Brogans Creek.
- What is the population of Running Stream?
- The population of Running Stream is approximately 120 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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