Running Stream NSW

Postcode 2850 · Mid-Western Regional LGA

Running Stream is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Western Regional local government area (postcode 2850). With a population of 120, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 61. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 1.9 people. The most common occupations are managers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Running Stream is $1.3 million, having dipped slightly 1.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $615. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mid-Western Regional LGA is below average at 3,221 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Running Stream offers a gross rental yield of 2.5%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.3M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 25.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -1.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.5% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.3M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability25.4x Stretched
Price Momentum-1.6% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education5/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.3M
-1.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$215
POPULATION
120
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age61
Household Size1.9
HH Income /wk$959
Personal Income /wk$575
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Mid-Western Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,221
Total Incidents835
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
Data: 2025