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Calamvale vs Runcorn

The verdict

Runcorn rates higher for transport (93 vs 53). Runcorn is closer to the coast (18.2 km vs 22.1 km).

Scores

CalamvaleRuncorn
CalamvaleRuncorn
Overall7388
Transport5393
Education6868
Liveability9799

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CalamvaleRuncorn
Population17,99414,199
Median age3434
Median household income (wk)$1,874$1,742
Bachelor degree or higher54.5%50.0%
Born in Australia40.6%42.6%
Avg household size32.9

Growth: Calamvale · Runcorn

Property

CalamvaleRuncorn
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$785$650
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

CalamvaleRuncorn
Residential safety score6666
Break & enter dwelling /100k928930
Motor vehicle theft /100k417416
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)6,1456,145

Total incidents over time

Schools

CalamvaleRuncorn
Total schools32
Government22
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,0221,003

See the full school list on each profile: Calamvale · Runcorn

Transport

CalamvaleRuncorn
Transport score5393
Train stations02
Bus stops3347
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)6338
Nearest train station (km)3.9 km350 m

Liveability

CalamvaleRuncorn
Summer max temp29.3°C29.3°C
Winter max temp21.5°C21.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets42
Cafes & restaurants186
Parks3133
Playgrounds1320
Swimming pools4135
Medical GPs10
Distance to coast (km)22.1 km18.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)17.1 km15.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)7.1 km5.1 km

Population & growth

CalamvaleRuncorn
Population (2021)17,99414,199
Estimated 202519,61915,636
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate2.19%2.44%

Common questions

Which is safer, Calamvale or Runcorn?

Calamvale and Runcorn have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).

Which has better schools, Calamvale or Runcorn?

Calamvale has a higher average school ICSEA (Calamvale 1022 vs Runcorn 1003; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Calamvale or Runcorn?

Runcorn has the higher transport score (Calamvale 53/100 vs Runcorn 93/100).

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Data sources

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