Moving to Runaway Bay QLD 4216
What the official numbers say about living in Runaway Bay — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $435 a week, against a median personal income of $1,382 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Runaway Bay grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,912 → 9,308 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Runaway Bay scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (76% of workers), while 21% work from home.
Nearest train station: Gold Coast University Hospital, about 5.1 km away.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 62 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 12 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 28 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Runaway Bay profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gold Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fadden — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4216 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Runaway Bay profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Runaway Bay?
The census median rent is $435 a week.
Is Runaway Bay growing?
Population went from 8,912 (2011) to 9,308 (2021) — up 4% over the decade.
How far is Runaway Bay from the city?
About 62 km straight-line from the Brisbane CBD, with Gold Coast University Hospital station roughly 5.1 km away.
Which council area is Runaway Bay in?
Runaway Bay falls under Gold Coast council and the federal electorate of Fadden.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Runaway Bay vs Biggera Waters · Runaway Bay vs Coombabah.
Nearby guides: Biggera Waters · Coombabah · Labrador · Paradise Point · Arundel · Southport.