Reid, ACT: suburb profile

The population of Reid ACT is 1,544 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Reid is $1,335 per week ($69,420 per year). Median rent in Reid is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Reid has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Reid has a population density of 1,648 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Reid is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Korean. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reid is $2,300.

Population
1,544
Census 2021
Median income
$1,335/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$430/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Reid vs the typical ACT suburb

The median personal income in Reid is $1,335 a week, 12% above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192). That ranks 27th of 109 ACT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $430 a week, $20 less than the typical ACT suburb. Rent takes 18.9% of the median household income here, against 18.2% in the typical ACT suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 years older than in the typical ACT suburb (38).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureReidTypical ACTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,335/wk$1,192/wk +12%$766/wk
Household income$2,272/wk$2,414/wk −6%$1,637/wk
Rent$430/wk$450/wk −4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,300/mo$2,154/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age4038 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.9%18.2% +0.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Reid, the typical ACT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Reid Population

1,544 residents at the 2021 Census.

Reid Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,335/wk
$69,420 per year
Ranked 242 of 14,663
Median Rent
$430/wk
$1,863 per month
Ranked 1,360 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,300/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Reid Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,272/wk
Median rent $430/wk
Rent to income 18.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Reid against your income

About $9,845 a month
Median rent $430/wk
Left after rent $1,842/wk
Rent share 18.9%

Reid Schools

13
schools nearby
7
government
1127
avg ICSEA score
5,644
total students
St Thomas More's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 179 students
1145
ICSEA
North Ainslie Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 527 students
1145
ICSEA
Turner School Government
Primary · K-6 · 318 students
1141
ICSEA
O'Connor Cooperative School Government
Primary · K-2 · 60 students
1141
ICSEA
Emmaus Christian School Independent
Combined · K-10 · 590 students
1138
ICSEA
Merici College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 992 students
1138
ICSEA
Campbell Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 267 students
1136
ICSEA
Ainslie School Government
Primary · K-6 · 351 students
1130
ICSEA
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 334 students
1130
ICSEA
Daramalan College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,498 students
1127
ICSEA
Campbell High School Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 420 students
1120
ICSEA
Black Mountain School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 108 students
1030
ICSEA
Canberra Grammar School - Northside Infants Campus Independent
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Reid, Australian Capital Territory: 35.2826°S, 149.1412°E

Reid Schools (13)

People in Reid

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (812) Female 47.5% (735)

Population Density

1,648
people per km²
1,544 people · 0.9 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,301
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.3%
India
2.7%
South Korea
2.2%
China
2.1%
United States of America
1.7%
New Zealand
1.4%
Germany
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Korean
2.3%
Mandarin
2.0%
Hindi
1.1%
French
0.9%
Arabic
0.8%
Cantonese
0.8%
Greek
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
35.5%
Australian
28.8%
Irish
15.4%
Scottish
12.5%
German
4.9%
Chinese
4.2%
Indian
2.7%
Italian
2.7%
Korean
2.1%
Polish
1.8%
Greek
1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
49.9%
Catholic
13.9%
Anglican
9.7%
Not stated
8.9%
Hinduism
2.5%
Islam
2.2%
Eastern Orthodox
1.8%
Christian (other)
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
37.6% 535
Separated
2.6% 37
Divorced
7.7% 109
Widowed
3.4% 48
Never married
48.8% 694

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
46.0%
Couple: children under 15
28.8%
Couple: no children under 15
16.2%
One parent: no children under 15
4.5%
One parent: children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
41.1%
2 persons
35.4%
3 persons
10.7%
4 persons
8.5%
5 persons
3.2%
6+ persons
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Reid

Housing Tenure

Of the 697 occupied private dwellings in Reid at the 2021 Census, 45.9% were rented, 30.1% owned outright and 21.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.9% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
30.1% 210 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
21.8% 152 dwellings
Rented
45.9% 320 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
62.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
35.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
20.9%
2 bedrooms
31.6%
3 bedrooms
26.3%
4 bedrooms
17.4%
5 bedrooms
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
19.4%
1 vehicle
46.2%
2 vehicles
22.3%
3 vehicles
7.8%
4+ vehicles
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Reid

Employment

Employed full-time
44.4% 558 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 258 people
Unemployed
3.1% 39 people
Not in labour force
31.9% 401 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
47.5%
Managers
24.0%
Clerical & Administrative
12.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.6%
Community & Personal Service
3.8%
Labourers
1.7%
Sales Workers
1.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
3.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
5.9%
$500-$649/wk
1.8%
$650-$799/wk
2.8%
$800-$999/wk
1.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.2%
$4,000+/wk
25.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.6%
$1-$149/wk
2.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
5.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
42.1%
Walked only
23.6%
Did not go to work
12.8%
Bus
8.5%
Bicycle
7.1%
Car (passenger)
2.8%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Other
0.8%
Tram/Light Rail
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
90.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
5.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
41.8%
Postgraduate Degree
30.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
9.2%
Certificate III/IV
5.9%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Society & Culture
34.0%
Management & Commerce
18.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
8.3%
Information Technology
7.4%
Engineering
7.0%
Health
6.0%
Education
5.1%
Creative Arts
4.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.2%
Architecture & Building
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
35.2%
Primary: Government
21.0%
Secondary: Government
12.5%
Pre-school
8.0%
Secondary: Catholic
8.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.1%
Primary: Catholic
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.6%
Has need for assistance
3.1%
Need for assistance not stated
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
195
Asthma
60
Arthritis
49
Heart disease
37
Diabetes
34
Lung condition
21
Cancer
20
Dementia
9
Stroke
7
Kidney disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 172
Did not provide
87.0% 1,148

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
26.4% 349
Not a volunteer
73.6% 974

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
1.1% 14
Current ADF: Reserves
1.0% 13
Previously served
4.0% 53
Never served
94.0% 1,245

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
52.1%
1 child
12.7%
2 children
23.0%
3 children
9.9%
4 children
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
18
1961: 1970
36
1971: 1980
47
1981: 1990
44
1991: 2000
41
2001: 2010
81
2011: 2015
70
2016
8
2017
33
2018
17
2019
21
2020
24

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

23.2%
moved in the last year
51.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,102
Moved from ACT
196
Moved from NSW
51
Moved from overseas
25
Moved from VIC
19
Moved: same area (SA2)
15
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from WA
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.2%
5: 14 hours
36.6%
15: 29 hours
14.2%
30+ hours
5.2%
Did not do domestic work
17.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.4%
Step family: no other children
9.7%
Blended family: no other children
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $1,206/wk Rent: $415/wk $15/wk less rent

Suburbs near Reid

The closest suburb to Reid is City, 1.1 km away.

City
1.1 km away · income $1,076/wk · rent $550/wk
Braddon
1.5 km away · income $1,512/wk · rent $495/wk
Campbell
1.8 km away · income $1,292/wk · rent $500/wk
Ainslie
2.2 km away · income $1,236/wk · rent $367/wk
Turner
2.3 km away · income $1,448/wk · rent $480/wk
Acton (ACT)
2.8 km away · income $257/wk · rent $9/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reid

What is the population of Reid ACT?

The population of Reid ACT is 1,544 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,648 people per km². Reid is ranked #3,359 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Reid?

The median personal income in Reid ACT is $1,335 per week, or $69,420 per year. The median household income is $2,272 per week. Family income is $3,301 per week. Reid is ranked #242 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Reid?

Median rent in Reid ACT is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Reid ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Reid?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reid ACT is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Reid?

The median age in Reid ACT is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Reid a good suburb to live in?

Reid is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 1,544. The median income is $1,335/wk, which is above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 80113. All dollar figures in AUD.