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Kuraby vs Runcorn

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Kuraby scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

KurabyRuncorn
Active2056
Safety5050
Wealth5927
Value7124
Parks4674
Cafés1444
Transit3863
Green space8954
Active & healthy4758
Schools nearby (OSM)7860
Median rent$400/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,520,000$1,187,500
House sales in the 12 months to March 202673112
Population8,73714,199
Full profile Kuraby 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.

Is Kuraby safer than Runcorn?

Kuraby and Runcorn score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Kuraby or Runcorn?

Runcorn has the lower median house price of the two ($1,187,500 vs $1,520,000).

Should I live in Kuraby or Runcorn?

Kuraby scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kuraby or Runcorn.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →