Running Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Running Creek, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Running Creek QLD is 146 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Running Creek is $470 per week ($24,440 per year). Median rent in Running Creek is $228 per week ($988 per month). Running Creek has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Running Creek has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Running Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Running Creek is $1,040.

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Running Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Running Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$470/wk
$24,440 per year
#8507 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$228/wk
$988 per month
#6907 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,040/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Running Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.9% (82) Female 46.1% (70)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
146 people · 112.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,274
Family income/wk

Running Creek 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Running Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.0% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.0% 12 dwellings

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

Running Creek Country of Birth

Australia
95.3%
England
4.7%

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

Running Creek Religion

No Religion
47.2%
Anglican
16.9%
Not stated
14.1%
Catholic
12.0%
Uniting Church
7.7%
Lutheran
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Running Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
53.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
34.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.1%

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

Running Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
31.9% 38 people
Employed part-time
21.8% 26 people
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Not in labour force
46.2% 55 people

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

Running Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.5%
Bachelor Degree
8.8%

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

Running Creek Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
22.2%
Managers
22.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.4%
Labourers
11.1%
Community & Personal Service
8.3%
Professionals
8.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.3%

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

Running Creek Field of Study

Engineering
55.0%
Management & Commerce
25.0%
Architecture & Building
20.0%

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

Running Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Running Creek Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
6.7%
$400-$499/wk
18.3%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$4,000+/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Running Creek Marital Status

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Married
54.3% 70
↔️
Separated
7.0% 9
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Divorced
14.0% 18
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Widowed
4.7% 6
👤
Never married
20.2% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Running Creek Ancestry

English
39.0%
Australian
29.1%
Irish
13.2%
Scottish
7.7%
German
7.1%
Other
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Running Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Pre-school
25.0%
Secondary — Government
25.0%

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

Running Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.2% 19
No need for assistance
92.8% 245

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

Running Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
13.6% 16
Not a volunteer
86.4% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Running Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
41.7%
$600-$799/mo
58.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Running Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
93.2%
Did not go to work
6.8%

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

Running Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.4%
2 vehicles
55.1%
3 vehicles
26.5%

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

Running Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.0%
2 bedrooms
10.0%
3 bedrooms
58.0%
4 bedrooms
16.0%
5 bedrooms
10.0%

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

Running Creek Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
38.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Running Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
274
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Running Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
17
Arthritis
11
Diabetes
10
Lung condition
7
Stroke
4
Heart disease
4
Kidney disease
3
Asthma
3

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

Running Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
10.9%
$400-$499/wk
9.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.0%
$3,500+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Running Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.9%
Couple — children under 15
16.0%
One parent — children under 15
16.0%
Couple — no children under 15
9.4%
One parent — no children under 15
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Running Creek Military Service

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Previously served
7.4% 9
👤
Never served
92.6% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Running Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 16
Did not provide
86.1% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Running Creek Children Ever Born

No children
18.2%
2 children
68.2%
3 children
13.6%

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

Running Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
7
1981–1990
4

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

Running Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.2%
5–14 hours
25.4%
15–29 hours
22.8%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
28.1%

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

Running Creek Household Size

1 person
23.7%
2 persons
42.4%
3 persons
8.5%
4 persons
18.6%
6+ persons
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Running Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
119
Moved — same area (SA2)
9
Moved from QLD
8

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

Running Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Running Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $228/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Running Creek

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $228/wk
Left after rent $897/wk
Rent share 20.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Running Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Running Creek

What is the population of Running Creek QLD?

The population of Running Creek QLD is 146 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Running Creek is ranked #7,830 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Running Creek?

The median personal income in Running Creek QLD is $470 per week, or $24,440 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,274 per week.Running Creek is ranked #8,507 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Running Creek?

Median rent in Running Creek QLD is $228 per week ($988 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Running Creek ranks #6,907 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Running Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Running Creek QLD is $1,040. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Running Creek?

The median age in Running Creek QLD is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Running Creek a good suburb to live in?

Running Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 146.The median income is $470/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32493. All dollar figures in AUD.