Runcorn

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

Runcorn is a diverse and family-friendly suburb in Brisbane's southern corridor, known for its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to lively multicultural centers. It offers convenient access to public transport, parks, and a range of international dining options, making it attractive to both residents and visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
14,199
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.60°, 153.08°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,572
Local Cost
$1,593
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
21.1°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
16.6°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
5.6°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1099 mm
Internet Speed
176 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
62
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
59
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
256.0
Airport
BNE
Distance
24 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 57 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.