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Queensland · Postcode 4216
Runaway Bay postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 62 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Runaway Bay at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Runaway Bay ranks: rents are among the top 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Runaway Bay vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Runaway Bay | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,382 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $435 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 54 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Runaway Bay is a locality 62 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4216. It falls within the Gold Coast region. The local government area is Gold Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Runaway Bay has a population of 9,308 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $1,382, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 128 (1.4% of residents).
Housing in Runaway Bay includes a median weekly rent of $435, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 3,971 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 74.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Runaway Bay scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Runaway Bay is served by St Francis Xavier School.
Runaway Bay is part of the Ormeau - Oxenford statistical area in Queensland.
Runaway Bay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4216 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 9,308 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,382/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $727/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $435 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 5.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1695/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,971 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 128 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.9154592 |
| Longitude | 153.3977316 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 62 km |
| Region (SA4) | Gold Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Ormeau - Oxenford |
| Local Government | Gold Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fadden |
| State Electorate | Broadwater |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,083 (11.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 811 (8.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,526 (16.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,742 (29.5%) |
| 65+ years | 3,147 (33.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,228 (13.2%) |
| Asthma | 664 (7.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 601 (6.5%) |
| Cancer | 495 (5.3%) |
| Diabetes | 478 (5.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 271 (2.9%) |
| Dementia | 116 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 223 (5.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,622 (41.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,456 (37.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 606 (15.5%) |
Schools in Runaway Bay
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Runaway Bay. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Runaway Bay
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.