Eight Mile Plains vs Runcorn
The verdict
Eight Mile Plains rates higher for education (76 vs 68). Runcorn rates higher for transport (93 vs 62). Eight Mile Plains is closer to the coast (15.6 km vs 18.2 km).
Scores
Eight Mile PlainsRuncorn
| Eight Mile Plains | Runcorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 88 |
| Transport | 62 | 93 |
| Education | 76 | 68 |
| Liveability | 100 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eight Mile Plains | Runcorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,326 | 14,199 |
| Median age | 36 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,917 | $1,742 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.2% | 50.0% |
| Born in Australia | 43.9% | 42.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Eight Mile Plains — · Runcorn —
Property
| Eight Mile Plains | Runcorn | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $665 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Eight Mile Plains | Runcorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 927 | 930 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 418 | 416 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eight Mile Plains | Runcorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 1,003 |
See the full school list on each profile: Eight Mile Plains · Runcorn
Transport
| Eight Mile Plains | Runcorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 47 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 350 m |
Liveability
| Eight Mile Plains | Runcorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 6 |
| Parks | 33 | 33 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 52 | 35 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.6 km | 18.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.9 km | 15.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Eight Mile Plains | Runcorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,326 | 14,199 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,640 | 15,636 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 2.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Eight Mile Plains or Runcorn?
Eight Mile Plains and Runcorn have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Eight Mile Plains or Runcorn?
Eight Mile Plains has a higher average school ICSEA (Eight Mile Plains 1059 vs Runcorn 1003; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Eight Mile Plains or Runcorn?
Runcorn has the higher transport score (Eight Mile Plains 62/100 vs Runcorn 93/100).
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