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Run-o-Waters

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

605
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
9.21 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-Friendly
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About Run-o-Waters

Run-o-Waters is a rural residential locality in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area, situated on the western outskirts of Goulburn in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. Named after Run-o-Waters Creek that flows through the area, it lies generally north of the Hume Highway and covers approximately 9.3 square kilometres. With a population of around 605 residents, it has grown significantly from 471 in 2016, reflecting demand for semi-rural living close to the city of Goulburn.

Run-o-Waters offers a semi-rural lifestyle with the convenience of being just minutes from Goulburn's town centre, shops, schools, and services. Residents enjoy generous lot sizes, open countryside, and a quiet atmosphere while remaining within easy commuting distance of Goulburn's amenities. The locality appeals to families and retirees seeking space and affordability without sacrificing access to a regional city. Its location on the Hume Highway corridor also makes Sydney accessible for the occasional longer commute.

Run-o-Waters falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the Goulburn Mulwaree Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Goulburn Mulwaree
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.73°, 149.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
9.21 km²
Population Density
66 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Run-o-Waters for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.54M
12 sales · ▲ 2.5% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2580

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2580, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,824
Median 2023–24
$58,066
▲ 21.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,854

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2580; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Goulburn Station
4 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • Goulburn local buses — Goulburn CBD 10 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
197 km
By Train
~2 hrs from Goulburn to Central
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 15 min via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs

🛣️ Main Southern Line intercity service from Goulburn Station

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural residential area; private vehicle required for most trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
605
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Government Area, which contains Run-o-Waters. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 5.8%
Non-DV assault
552.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
259.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.1%
View all 62 offence types for Goulburn Mulwaree →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Run-o-Waters? +

Run-o-Waters is a rural residential locality on the western outskirts of Goulburn, in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area of the Southern Tablelands, New South Wales.

What is the population of Run-o-Waters? +

According to the 2021 Census, Run-o-Waters has a population of approximately 605 residents, up from 471 in 2016 — a growth of around 28%.

How far is Run-o-Waters from Sydney? +

Run-o-Waters is approximately 197 kilometres south-west of Sydney via the Hume Highway, making it about a 2-hour drive from the Sydney CBD.

What are the housing options in Run-o-Waters? +

Run-o-Waters primarily consists of rural residential properties on larger blocks, with very low rental rates — less than 3% of dwellings are rentals — making it predominantly an owner-occupier area.

What is the median house price in Run-o-Waters? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,537,500, up 2.5% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Run-o-Waters a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Run-o-Waters is part of the Goulburn Mulwaree LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.