# Demographics & Identity — Reid

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Reid (Federal Electorate)

A total of 201,820 people now live in Reid, making it one of the largest areas at this level. The community has become much younger over the last decade, with the typical resident now just 35 years old. This shift follows a period of rapid growth, where the population increased by 58% since 2011.

The population grew by about 73,839 people since 2011. Residents are noticeably younger than those in New South Wales and across Australia, with the typical age dropping 9 years since 2011.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.6% of the population, which is much lower than most areas and a little below the New South Wales figure. Nearly half of residents are married, while 10.4% are in a de facto relationship.

Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest group at 37.8%. Both children under 15 and seniors aged 65 and over are well below the national figure, with the proportion of seniors falling 7.6 points since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 201,820 | +57.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 35 yrs | -20.5% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.6% | -82.8% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 13.6% | -35.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 14.5% | -23.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.4% | +10.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 37.8%, Older adults (45–64) 21.6%, Children (0–14) 14.5%, Seniors (65+) 13.6%, Youth (15–24) 12.6%

**Marital status** — Married 48.0%, Never married 38.8%, Divorced 7.1%, Widowed 3.7%, Separated 2.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED137/reid/topic/demographics-identity