Biggera Waters vs Runaway Bay
The verdict
Biggera Waters rates higher for transport (50 vs 31). Runaway Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (164 vs 166 min).
Scores
Biggera WatersRunaway Bay
| Biggera Waters | Runaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 56 |
| Transport | 50 | 31 |
| Education | 56 | 55 |
| Liveability | 87 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Biggera Waters | Runaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,973 | 9,308 |
| Median age | 44 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,314 | $1,382 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.4% | 30.9% |
| Born in Australia | 57.0% | 64.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Biggera Waters — · Runaway Bay —
Property
| Biggera Waters | Runaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Biggera Waters | Runaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 612 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 371 | 376 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Biggera Waters | Runaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,030 | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: Biggera Waters · Runaway Bay
Transport
| Biggera Waters | Runaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 166 | 164 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Biggera Waters | Runaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 4 |
| Parks | 17 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 38 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 140 m | 70 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.6 km | 61.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Biggera Waters | Runaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,973 | 9,308 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,901 | 9,697 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.25% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Biggera Waters or Runaway Bay?
Biggera Waters and Runaway Bay have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Biggera Waters or Runaway Bay?
Runaway Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Biggera Waters 1030 vs Runaway Bay 1076; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Biggera Waters or Runaway Bay?
Biggera Waters has the higher transport score (Biggera Waters 50/100 vs Runaway Bay 31/100).
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