Runaway Bay, QLD 4899
A coastal pocket of Gold Coast where the weekend starts with a swim.
- Waterfront
- $435/wk Median
- 24.3% Renters
Runaway Bay Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.3k
- Median age
- 54
- Median weekly rent
- $435
- To the CBD
- 11.4km
- Walkability
- 8.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Runaway Bay Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Signature Spotlight
Beach & Coast
Renters drawn to Runaway Bay usually cite the same thing first — proximity to the coast. It's a close-knit suburb of 9,308 people, 24.3% of whom rent, with a median weekly rent of $435 that reflects its position in the Gold Coast market.
Around Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay Beach
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Runaway Bay Point
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Available Rental Properties in Runaway Bay
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Runaway Bay
Real questions renters ask before moving to Runaway Bay.
Is Runaway Bay family-friendly for renters?
Runaway Bay has around 5 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $435/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Gold Coast.
Is Runaway Bay a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Runaway Bay has a 24.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Runaway Bay?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Runaway Bay is $435. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $435 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Runaway Bay walkable?
Runaway Bay carries a walkability score of 8.6/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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