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Running Creek, QLD 4287
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,155,000
Median Unit
$230,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
2.7%
1yr Growth
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Running Creek market and investor summary
In Running Creek, QLD 4287, the median house sells for around $1.2M, on a gross rental yield of 2.7% for houses. At 3.5% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.7% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 3.5% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in Running Creek: people, income and schools
About 146 people live in Running Creek, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. At a median age of 56, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 74% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $59,000 a year (about $1,130 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 19.7 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 37% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
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- Population
- 146
- +12% over 5yr
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $59,000/yr
- Households renting
- 18%
- Family households
- 73%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 6.2%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Running Creek
No properties currently listed in Running Creek
Search Running Creek listings →Frequently asked questions about Running Creek
What should I check before investing in Running Creek?
Running Creek has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Running Creek?
The median property price in Running Creek, QLD 4287 is $1.2M for houses.
What rental yield does Running Creek show?
The gross rental yield in Running Creek is 2.7% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Running Creek?
The current vacancy rate in Running Creek is 3.5%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Running Creek?
Running Creek has a population of approximately 146 residents, with a median age of 56.
Is Running Creek affordable to buy in?
A median house in Running Creek costs about 19.7 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Running Creek's population growing?
The population of Running Creek has grown about 12% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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