Gold Coast Council
Runaway Bay, QLD 4216
Gold Coast-Tweed Heads - Greater Region
Overview
Diversity
Overall Safety
Population
Key StatisticsBased on ABS Estimate Resident Population | Runaway Bay |
|---|---|
| Population | 9,542 |
| Growth Rate 1yr | 1.58% |
| Average 5yr Growth | 0.24% |
| Forecast Average 5yr Growth | 0.27% |
Runaway Bay currently has a population of 9,542. The 1 year growth rate is at 1.58%, while its Annual 5 Average Years Growth Rate is at 0.24%. By 2028, the population is forecasted to be at 9,670, with average 5yr of 0.27%.
Disclaimer. The forecasted values are based on current assumptions, trends, and available data at the time of publication. These forecast are subject to change and may not accurately reflect future growth and population. Users should not realy solely on these forecasts for decision making purposes.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crime
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Gold Coast-Tweed Heads |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 178.2 | 200.4 |
| Assault | 450.6 | 575.1 |
| Robbery | 21 | 39.7 |
| Homicide | 0 | 1.1 |
| Total | 649.8 | 816.3 |
Runaway Bay is ranked 47 / 74 in Greater Gold Coast-Tweed Heads in terms of people safety. It has about equal people crime rate compare to Greater Gold Coast-Tweed Heads. From 2023 to 2024, people crime has increased by 16.98%.
Property Crime
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Gold Coast-Tweed Heads |
|---|---|---|
| Trespassing | 702.2 | 706.2 |
| Theft | 6,193.7 | 5,501.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 262 | 341.5 |
| Property Damage | 440.2 | 563.6 |
| Arson | 10.5 | 18 |
| Total | 7,608.6 | 7,130.7 |
Runaway Bay is ranked 53 / 74 in Greater Gold Coast-Tweed Heads in terms of property safety. It has higher property crime rate compare to Greater Gold Coast-Tweed Heads. From 2023 to 2024, property crime has increased by 11.35%.
Nearby Schools
Schools Catchment Zone within Suburb
Schools Nearby
Disclaimer. Always check directly with the school to vertify local catchment and intake area.
Diversity
Land Composition
Residential
82.8%
Retail
16.8%
Commercial
0.4%
Amenities
Supermarkets
- • Coles
- • Woolworths
- • ALDI
Shopping Centres
- • Oxley Circle Shopping Centre
(small centre) - • Runaway Bay Shopping Centre
(large centre)