Runaway Bay is a suburb on the Gold Coast in
Queensland, Australia. At the 2011 Census,
Runaway Bay had a population of 8,912.

The locality of Anglers Paradise is situated
within Runaway Bay. In 1967, the Lae Enterprises
company bought 182 hectares of land along
the western shore of the Gold Coast
Broadwater.
Development started in 1972 to transform the
subdivision into a residential and boating
area. The name "Runaway Bay" was coined to
promote the area as a tranquil retreat.

Runaway Bay Shopping Village is the main
shopping centre in the suburb. Harbour Town
Shopping Centre is located nearby in Biggera
Waters. Runaway Bay also contains a public
library branch, next to the community centre.
Natural amenities include Pine Ridge
Conservation Park and various parklands along
the western shore of the Broadwater. The
Runaway Bay Marina, along with the resident
Yacht Squadron, is located just north of the
suburb, in Hollywell. Like in many other Gold
Coast suburbs, many homes in Runaway Bay
are situated along artificial canals.