Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.3 km apart, on the same open data. Eight Mile Plains scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Eight Mile Plains | Runcorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 66 | 56 |
| Safety | 50 | 50 |
| Wealth | 41 | 27 |
| Value | 32 | 24 |
| Parks | 70 | 74 |
| Cafés | 62 | 44 |
| Transit | 52 | 63 |
| Green space | 75 | 54 |
| Active & healthy | 69 | 58 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 31 | 60 |
| Median rent | $420/wk | $400/wk |
| Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026) | $1,567,500 | $1,187,500 |
| House sales in the 12 months to March 2026 | 114 | 112 |
| Population | 15,326 | 14,199 |
| Full profile | Eight Mile Plains in full | Runcorn in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Eight Mile Plains and Runcorn score the same for safety on official crime statistics.
Runcorn has the lower median house price of the two ($1,187,500 vs $1,567,500).
Eight Mile Plains scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Eight Mile Plains or Runcorn.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →