Running Stream NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Running Stream, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Running Stream NSW is 120 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Running Stream is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Running Stream is $215 per week ($932 per month). Running Stream has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Running Stream has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (20% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Running Stream is $1,300.

There were 4 recorded offences in Running Stream in 2025-26, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Running Stream Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Running Stream Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
#7429 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$215/wk
$932 per month
#7179 of 14,663
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Median Age
61years
23 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Running Stream Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (61) Female 47.9% (56)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
120 people · 269.6 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,292
Family income/wk

Running Stream Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
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)

Running Stream Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
86.5% 32 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
13.5% 5 dwellings

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

Running Stream Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Running Stream Religion

Anglican
20.0%
No Religion
18.3%
Not stated
17.4%
Uniting Church
14.8%
Catholic
12.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.1%
Christian (other)
6.1%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Running Stream Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.4%

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

Running Stream Employment

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Employed full-time
19.4% 19 people
Employed part-time
26.5% 26 people
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Not in labour force
54.1% 53 people

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

Running Stream Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.1%
Bachelor Degree
20.5%
Certificate I/II
7.7%

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

Running Stream Occupation

Managers
37.9%
Professionals
20.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
17.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.8%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%

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

Running Stream Field of Study

Engineering
27.5%
Architecture & Building
15.0%
Management & Commerce
15.0%
Agriculture & Environment
15.0%
Health
10.0%
Education
10.0%
Society & Culture
7.5%

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

Running Stream Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Running Stream Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
11.8%
$300-$399/wk
11.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.8%
$500-$649/wk
7.8%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Running Stream Marital Status

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Married
59.1% 65
↔️
Separated
8.2% 9
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Divorced
8.2% 9
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Widowed
6.4% 7
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Never married
18.2% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Running Stream Ancestry

English
38.0%
Australian
26.3%
Scottish
14.6%
Irish
10.9%
German
5.1%
Other
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Running Stream School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
28.6%
Secondary — Government
28.6%
Primary — Government
21.4%
Vocational Education
21.4%

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

Running Stream Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
10.1% 23
No need for assistance
89.9% 205

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

Running Stream Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.3% 31
Not a volunteer
68.7% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Running Stream Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
55.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Running Stream How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.8%
Did not go to work
15.2%
Walked only
9.1%

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

Running Stream Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
35.0%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
15.0%

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

Running Stream Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.5%
3 bedrooms
52.7%
4 bedrooms
16.4%
5 bedrooms
9.1%
6+ bedrooms
7.3%

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

Running Stream Population Mobility

10.6%
moved in the last year
28.2%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Running Stream Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
203
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Running Stream Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Asthma
10
Arthritis
10
Lung condition
7
Heart disease
7
Diabetes
6
Cancer
5

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

Running Stream Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.6%
$150-$299/wk
18.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
18.2%
$800-$999/wk
4.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Running Stream Family Structure

Couple — no children
60.2%
Couple — children under 15
13.3%
Couple — no children under 15
13.3%
One parent — no children under 15
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Running Stream Military Service

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Previously served
3.1% 3
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Never served
96.9% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Running Stream Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.3% 17
Did not provide
82.7% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Running Stream Children Ever Born

No children
22.7%
2 children
54.5%
4 children
22.7%

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

Running Stream When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
5

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

Running Stream Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.3%
5–14 hours
34.4%
15–29 hours
15.6%
30+ hours
20.0%
Did not do domestic work
16.7%

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

Running Stream Household Size

1 person
34.6%
2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
9.6%
4 persons
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Running Stream Where Residents Moved From

Same address
93
Moved from NSW
15
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Running Stream Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Running Stream Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
2
Other Against Property
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Running Stream Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $959/wk
Median Rent $215/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.4%

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

If you earn X in Running Stream

≈ $4,156/month
Median rent $215/wk
Left after rent $744/wk
Rent share 22.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Running Stream vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Running Stream

What is the population of Running Stream NSW?

The population of Running Stream NSW is 120 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².Running Stream is ranked #8,425 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Running Stream?

The median personal income in Running Stream NSW is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $959 per week.Family income is $1,292 per week.Running Stream is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Running Stream?

Median rent in Running Stream NSW is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Running Stream ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Running Stream?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Running Stream NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Running Stream?

The median age in Running Stream NSW is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Running Stream a good suburb to live in?

Running Stream is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 120.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 13456. All dollar figures in AUD.