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Runaway Bay

4216 · QLD · Metro · Data updated May 2026
71
Good Signal
out of 100
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
Rental Yield
5.5%
12m Growth
+8.3%
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What the data says about Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay shows solid investment fundamentals worth investigating further. A vacancy rate of 1.1% in Runaway Bay indicates a relatively balanced rental market with reasonable tenant demand. Days on market at 28 days suggest reasonable market activity.

Steady price growth of 8.3% over the past 12 months indicates a stable market with moderate appreciation. With a rental yield of 5.5%, income returns are above the national average. New dwelling approvals in the area have increased, which may moderate price growth as additional supply enters the market.

PropTime's composite model scores Runaway Bay at 71/100, indicating good signal fundamentals with some factors to monitor.

15-factor analysis

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Vacancy Rate
1.1%
7/10
Rental Yield
5.5%
8/10
Price Growth 12m
+8.3%
7/10
Days on Market
28 days
6/10
Population Growth
2%
8/10
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Investment profile for Runaway Bay

70
Growth score
Capital appreciation outlook
73
Cashflow score
Rental income strength
71
Overall score
Combined investment signal

Runaway Bay is particularly suited to cashflow-focused investors. The 5.5% rental yield is above the national average, offering solid income potential.

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Frequently asked questions about Runaway Bay

Is Runaway Bay a good place to invest in property?

Based on PropTime's analysis of 15 demand and supply indicators, Runaway Bay scores 71/100 — a Good Signal signal. Key indicators include a 1.1% vacancy rate, 5.5% rental yield, and 8.3% price growth over the past 12 months. Create a free PropTime account to see the complete 15-factor breakdown and cashflow calculator pre-filled with Runaway Bay data.

What is the vacancy rate in Runaway Bay?

The current vacancy rate in Runaway Bay is 1.1%. This represents a reasonably healthy rental market. Some vacancies exist but tenant demand remains solid.

What is the rental yield in Runaway Bay?

The gross rental yield in Runaway Bay is 5.5%. The Australian national average is approximately 4.5%, so Runaway Bay is above average — a positive sign for cashflow investors. Use PropTime's free cashflow calculator to model the full weekly cashflow for Runaway Bay.

What is the property outlook for Runaway Bay?

PropTime's composite model scores Runaway Bay at 71/100 as of May 2026. Price growth of 8.3% over the past 12 months reflects current market conditions. Create a free PropTime account to access the full 15-factor analysis for Runaway Bay.

How does Runaway Bay compare to similar suburbs?

Runaway Bay scores 71/100 on PropTime. Similar suburbs by score include Southport, Noosa Heads, Varsity Lakes, all within the same QLD market.

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