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Runcorn vs Stretton

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 3.3 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

RuncornStretton
Active5684
Safety5087
Wealth2760
Value2410
Parks7464
Cafés4414
Transit6353
Green space5491
Active & healthy5870
Schools nearby (OSM)6039
Median rent$400/wk $550/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,187,500$1,420,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026112182
Population14,1994,686
Full profile Runcorn in full Stretton 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 Runcorn safer than Stretton?

Stretton scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Runcorn or Stretton?

Runcorn has the lower median house price of the two ($1,187,500 vs $1,420,000).

Should I live in Runcorn or Stretton?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Runcorn or Stretton.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →