Goulburn vs Run-o-Waters
The verdict
Goulburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $668K versus $1.51M in Run-o-Waters. Goulburn rates higher for liveability (78 vs 27). Goulburn is closer to the coast (84.7 km vs 88.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Run-o-Waters rates higher (100 vs 50/100 in Goulburn).
Scores
| Goulburn | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 39 |
| Transport | 83 | 46 |
| Education | 40 | 44 |
| Liveability | 78 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Goulburn | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,963 | 605 |
| Median age | 40 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,405 | $2,229 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.9% | 29.0% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Goulburn Moderate Growth · Run-o-Waters Moderate Growth
Property
| Goulburn | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $668K | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | $480K | $770K |
| House price YoY | 7.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Goulburn | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 200 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 165 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 618 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,658 | 661 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Goulburn | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 0 |
| Government | 10 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Goulburn · Run-o-Waters
Transport
| Goulburn | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 46 |
| Train stations | 3 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Goulburn | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 650 | 650 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 26 | 0 |
| Parks | 37 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 84.7 km | 88.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 167.1 km | 172.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Goulburn | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,963 | 605 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,892 | 628 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,448 | 718 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.96% | 0.94% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Goulburn or Run-o-Waters?
Run-o-Waters has the higher residential safety score (Goulburn 50/100 vs Run-o-Waters 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Goulburn or Run-o-Waters?
Goulburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $668K versus $1.51M.
Which has better public transport, Goulburn or Run-o-Waters?
Goulburn has the higher transport score (Goulburn 83/100 vs Run-o-Waters 46/100).
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