Suburbs Run-o-Waters

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Run-o-Waters NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Run-o-Waters, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Run-o-Waters NSW is 605 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Run-o-Waters is $881 per week ($45,812 per year). Median rent in Run-o-Waters is $475 per week ($2,058 per month). Run-o-Waters has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Run-o-Waters has a population density of 65.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Run-o-Waters is England. The most common religion is Catholic (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Run-o-Waters is $2,167.

There were 6 recorded offences in Run-o-Waters in 2024-25, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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📍 Run-o-Waters, New South Wales — 34.7688°S, 149.6711°E

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Run-o-Waters Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Run-o-Waters Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$881/wk
$45,812 per year
#2365 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$475/wk
$2,058 per month
#822 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Run-o-Waters Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (323) Female 47.0% (286)

Population Density

65.7
people per km²
605 people · 9.2 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,358
Family income/wk

Run-o-Waters Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Run-o-Waters Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
50.3% 94 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
49.7% 93 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Run-o-Waters Country of Birth

Australia
90.2%
England
4.2%
China
2.4%
Cambodia
1.0%
India
1.0%
Iran
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Run-o-Waters Religion

Catholic
31.7%
No Religion
29.6%
Anglican
21.9%
Not stated
4.6%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Baptist
3.9%
Buddhism
2.5%
Eastern Orthodox
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Run-o-Waters Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Run-o-Waters Languages Spoken at Home

Cantonese
30.4%
Mandarin
30.4%
Greek
21.7%
Khmer
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Run-o-Waters Employment

💼
Employed full-time
40.9% 192 people
⏰
Employed part-time
21.1% 99 people
🔍
Unemployed
1.3% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
36.8% 173 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Run-o-Waters Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.4%
Bachelor Degree
21.4%
Postgraduate Degree
7.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Run-o-Waters Occupation

Professionals
25.7%
Managers
18.9%
Clerical & Administrative
16.0%
Community & Personal Service
12.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.7%
Sales Workers
7.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.8%
Labourers
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Run-o-Waters Field of Study

Engineering
22.1%
Management & Commerce
21.6%
Society & Culture
15.5%
Health
13.6%
Education
8.9%
Architecture & Building
7.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.7%
Creative Arts
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Run-o-Waters Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Run-o-Waters Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
1.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.7%
$4,000+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Run-o-Waters Marital Status

💍
Married
63.0% 317
↔️
Separated
3.2% 16
📋
Divorced
7.0% 35
🕊️
Widowed
3.8% 19
👤
Never married
23.1% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Run-o-Waters Ancestry

Australian
34.6%
English
30.7%
Irish
10.5%
Scottish
7.3%
Other
3.9%
German
3.5%
Chinese
3.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.8%
Indian
1.3%
New Zealander
1.2%
Polish
1.2%
Greek
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Run-o-Waters School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
27.0%
Primary — Catholic
21.3%
Secondary — Government
17.7%
Vocational Education
12.8%
Pre-school
9.2%
Secondary — Catholic
9.2%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Run-o-Waters Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.0% 83
✅
No need for assistance
93.0% 1,109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Run-o-Waters Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
19.0% 92
—
Not a volunteer
81.0% 392

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Run-o-Waters Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.6%
$450-$599/mo
4.7%
$600-$799/mo
5.9%
$800-$999/mo
3.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Run-o-Waters How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.8%
Did not go to work
15.9%
Car (passenger)
6.9%
Walked only
2.2%
Truck
1.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Run-o-Waters Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.0%
2 vehicles
47.1%
3 vehicles
17.8%
4+ vehicles
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Run-o-Waters Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.9%
2 bedrooms
1.4%
3 bedrooms
16.7%
4 bedrooms
53.8%
5 bedrooms
21.4%
6+ bedrooms
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Run-o-Waters Population Mobility

15.8%
moved in the last year
48.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Run-o-Waters Indigenous Population

2.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
31
Indigenous residents
1,158
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Run-o-Waters Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
42
Arthritis
40
Asthma
29
Diabetes
28
Heart disease
19
Cancer
13
Kidney disease
9
Lung condition
8
Stroke
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Run-o-Waters Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.2%
$1-$149/wk
6.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.0%
$3,500+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Run-o-Waters Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.8%
Couple — no children
32.7%
Couple — no children under 15
21.6%
One parent — no children under 15
3.6%
One parent — children under 15
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Run-o-Waters Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.5% 27
👤
Never served
94.5% 463

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Run-o-Waters Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.4% 90
—
Did not provide
81.6% 400

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Run-o-Waters Children Ever Born

No children
20.2%
1 child
9.9%
2 children
43.5%
3 children
18.8%
4 children
5.8%
5+ children
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Run-o-Waters When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
8
1961–1970
13
1971–1980
20
1981–1990
17
1991–2000
6
2001–2010
13
2011–2015
11
2016
6
2019
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Run-o-Waters Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.2%
5–14 hours
31.2%
15–29 hours
17.1%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Run-o-Waters Household Size

1 person
13.5%
2 persons
38.5%
3 persons
16.3%
4 persons
17.3%
5 persons
7.7%
6+ persons
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Run-o-Waters Where Residents Moved From

Same address
502
Moved from NSW
46
Moved — same area (SA2)
43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Run-o-Waters Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
76.7%
Step family — no other children
14.0%
Blended family — no other children
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Run-o-Waters Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
1
Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Run-o-Waters Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
1025
avg ICSEA score
714
total students
Trinity Catholic College Goulburn Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 714 students
1025
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Run-o-Waters Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,229/wk
Median Rent $475/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Run-o-Waters

≈ $9,659/month
Median rent $475/wk
Left after rent $1,754/wk
Rent share 21.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $295/wk
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Income: $815/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $115/wk
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Income: $867/wk Rent: $380/wk Save: $95/wk
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Income: $1,036/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $85/wk
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Income: $736/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $275/wk
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Income: $912/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $75/wk
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Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $295/wk
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Income: $976/wk Rent: $335/wk Save: $140/wk

Run-o-Waters vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Springside (NSW)
Pop: 303 Income: $1,052/wk Rent: $300/wk
Oaklands
Pop: 304 Income: $637/wk Rent: $150/wk
Carroll
Pop: 305 Income: $725/wk Rent: $220/wk
Oakey Park
Pop: 305 Income: $572/wk Rent: $270/wk
Terara
Pop: 305 Income: $558/wk Rent: $210/wk
Gundary
Pop: 306 Income: $789/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Run-o-Waters

What is the population of Run-o-Waters NSW?

The population of Run-o-Waters NSW is 605 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 65.7 people per km².Run-o-Waters is ranked #4,732 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Run-o-Waters?

The median personal income in Run-o-Waters NSW is $881 per week, or $45,812 per year.The median household income is $2,229 per week.Family income is $2,358 per week.Run-o-Waters is ranked #2,365 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Run-o-Waters?

Median rent in Run-o-Waters NSW is $475 per week ($2,058 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Run-o-Waters ranks #822 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Run-o-Waters?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Run-o-Waters NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Run-o-Waters?

The median age in Run-o-Waters NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Run-o-Waters a good suburb to live in?

Run-o-Waters is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 605.The median income is $881/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13455. All dollar figures in AUD.