Coombabah vs Runaway Bay
The verdict
Coombabah rates higher for transport (43 vs 31). Runaway Bay rates higher for education (55 vs 48). Runaway Bay is closer to the coast (70 m vs 1.8 km).
Scores
CoombabahRunaway Bay
| Coombabah | Runaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 56 |
| Transport | 43 | 31 |
| Education | 48 | 55 |
| Liveability | 76 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coombabah | Runaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,298 | 9,308 |
| Median age | 51 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,092 | $1,382 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.6% | 30.9% |
| Born in Australia | 62.2% | 64.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Coombabah — · Runaway Bay —
Property
| Coombabah | 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) | $750 | $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
| Coombabah | Runaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 612 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 379 | 376 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coombabah | Runaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1,077 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coombabah · Runaway Bay
Transport
| Coombabah | Runaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Coombabah | 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 | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 33 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 70 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 59.7 km | 61.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Coombabah | Runaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,298 | 9,308 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,733 | 9,697 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coombabah or Runaway Bay?
Coombabah and Runaway Bay have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Coombabah or Runaway Bay?
Runaway Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Coombabah 998 vs Runaway Bay 1077; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coombabah or Runaway Bay?
Coombabah has the higher transport score (Coombabah 43/100 vs Runaway Bay 31/100).
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