Runcorn

QLD 4113 • Greater Brisbane

14,199
Population (2021)
$38,324
Median Income
6.75 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalRail ConnectedFamily-FriendlyAffordable

About Runcorn

Runcorn is a multicultural suburb of 14,200 residents in Brisbane's southern corridor, 16 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb is notably diverse, with significant Chinese-Australian and Indian populations. The Pacific Motorway provides city access, while Runcorn station serves the Cleveland line.

The community reflects Brisbane's growing diversity—Asian grocers and multicultural dining add character to suburban streets. Families appreciate the rail access and relatively affordable housing. Runcorn attracts multicultural families seeking Brisbane's south with rail connectivity at accessible prices.

Runcorn falls under postcode 4113 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stretton electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Postcode
4113
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer South
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.60°, 153.08°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
6.75 km²
Elevation
59m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Runcorn Shopping PlazaCnr Daw Road & Warrigul Road Runcorn 4113 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,600
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.5%

55 state housing + 16 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,592
Census 2021
14,199
2.7% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,808
Income 2021
$38,324
33.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,054
Born Overseas 7,609

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,406
  • 2. India 1,295
  • 3. South Korea 650
  • 4. Taiwan 543
  • 5. New Zealand 460
  • 6. Hong Kong 306
  • 7. Malaysia 271
  • 8. Vietnam 245
  • 9. Philippines 193
  • 10. England 187

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 3,470
English 2,502
Australian 2,136
Indian 1,065
Korean 794
Irish 706
Scottish 626
German 403
Vietnamese 316
Filipino 277

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,884
Both parents born in Australia
9,652
Both parents born overseas
1,048
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
36.1%
Christianity
34.2%
Sikhism
7.3%
Islam
6.4%
Buddhism
5.4%
Hinduism
4.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
912 (6.4%)
5-14 years
1,727 (12.2%)
15-19 years
698 (4.9%)
20-24 years
1,133 (8.0%)
25-34 years
2,706 (19.1%)
35-44 years
2,327 (16.4%)
45-54 years
1,584 (11.2%)
55-64 years
1,485 (10.5%)
65-74 years
1,111 (7.8%)
75-84 years
429 (3.0%)
85+ years
88 (0.6%)

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