Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Reid
1 km²
A significant number of people live alone in Reid, where 40.9% of households are single person. This is a highly educated and affluent community with a typical resident aged 40, though it has a growing own population of seniors. The area is defined by its professional workforce and an exceptionally walkable urban layout. This creates a distinct character of high-earning individuals living in a dense, transit-friendly environment within the ACT.
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The area is noticeably older than the territory average, with 19.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure.
Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 29.7% of residents born outside Australia, a figure that has risen slightly since 2016.
While 18.7% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the territory average. English remains the dominant language for 74.1% of the community.
More than half of the population (50.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen since 2016.
Reid is exceptionally well-qualified, with 54.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and the proportion of people who finished Year 12 has risen to 83.1%.
Incomes are very high here; the typical family earns $3,301 a week, which is well above the national figure. Over a quarter of residents earn $2,000 or more weekly.
Mental health conditions are reported more often than in most areas, at 12.5%. However, only 3.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than typical.
Volunteering is very common, with 24.5% of people giving their time, far above the national figure. About 5.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
The First Nations community is small, with 16 people. The typical personal income for this group is $575, which is lower than most areas.
Small households are the norm, with only 2.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high rate of people living alone (40.9%) and the low number of children in the area.
Rentals are much more common than in most areas at 45.9%, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $430. Apartments make up 41.3% of the housing stock.
Many residents do not own a car—19.7% of homes have no vehicle—which is far above the national figure. This is supported by a high number of public transport stops and a very short drive time to the city.
The population is quite mobile, with 47.8% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.7% of the community.
Public administration and safety is the largest industry for 33.8% of workers. Employment is high, with 63% of the population working full-time.
The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the region, scoring a 10 for education and job skills. Population growth since 2021 is expected to be very high at 31.3%.
Annual rainfall is a little below the territory average at 755mm, and minimum temperatures are slightly higher than the regional norm.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. Nearly every home also has easy walking access to groceries and health services.