Runcorn, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Runcorn, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Runcorn |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.59799 |
| Longitude | 153.07945 |
| Population | 14,434 |
| Density | 2210.4 /km² |
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Elevation | 59 m |
| Postcode | 4113 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 15 km south-southeast |
Runcorn is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 14,434. The locality covers an area of 6.5 km², giving a population density of about 2210.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 59 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km south-southeast of Brisbane. Runcorn is located at 27.5980°S, 153.0795°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4113.
Runcorn hums with a suburban energy that’s less about frantic rush and more about a steady, purposeful rhythm. It lies 11.5 km east-north-east of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 78°T), and is situated 13.0 km west-south-west of Capalaba. The landscape here is a gentle sprawl, where manicured lawns meet the fringes of bushland, the air often carrying the faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus after a rain shower. Creeks, like Bulimba Creek, snake through the terrain, their banks a riot of native grasses and resilient shrubs, providing a green thread through the urban fabric. The light in Runcorn, particularly as the afternoon sun begins its descent, casts long, soft shadows that stretch across the streets and lend a quiet beauty to the ordinary.
The history of Runcorn is tied to the broader development of this fertile corner of Queensland, its origins as farmland giving way to the residential expansion that defines it today. Local businesses, from corner stores to specialised services, form the backbone of its economy, catering to the needs of its growing population. While not a place of grand historical monuments, Runcorn holds its own distinctive character, a reflection of the families who have put down roots here, building lives and futures. The nearby parks and playgrounds are testament to this, vibrant hubs where the community gathers, underscoring the enduring connection to place that characterises Runcorn.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Runcorn, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Runcorn, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Runcorn includes the postcode (4113), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Runcorn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |