Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Runcorn
7 km²
More than half of the people in Runcorn were born overseas, making it one of the most culturally diverse areas at its level. It is a notably young community where the typical resident is just 34. This international character is reflected in the high number of residents who use a language other than English at home. With a population of over 14,000, the area is growing steadily and remains a hub for professional and well-qualified workers.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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Runcorn is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 34. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 11.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.
The community is highly diverse, with 53.4% of people born overseas—a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian.
More than half of all residents (55.1%) use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents, and 10.9% of people speak little or no English.
About 36.1% of people report no religion, which is a little below the national average. This figure has risen by 13 points since 2011.
Runcorn is highly qualified, with 33% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the Queensland average of 21.9%. Furthermore, 74.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas.
The typical weekly household income is $1,742, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical personal incomes are a little below the national average at $738 per week.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 20.7% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%. Only 6.3% of the community has a mental health condition.
About 12% of people are volunteers, which is a little below the national figure. The proportion of people providing unpaid care is also lower than most areas at 10%.
First Nations people make up 1.3% of the population. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 61.4%, which is far above the national figure of 37%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is higher than most areas and is reflected in the fact that only 17.2% of people live alone.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 92.5% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 37.7% of households renting at a typical cost of $400 per week.
Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 8.4% of people commuting this way. The area is well-served, with 17 public transport routes and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest stop for most.
Runcorn is a dynamic area where 45.4% of people moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.
While 65.3% of adults are working or looking for work—higher than most areas—the unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is a little above the national average.
The area has a strong business presence with 1,581 businesses. Its overall advantage score of 997 is right around the national average.
Runcorn receives an average annual rainfall of 1,109mm, which is far above the Queensland average of 379mm.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also easily reach groceries, health services, and schools on foot.