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Reedy Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Reedy Creek, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Reedy Creek NSW is 159 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Reedy Creek is $812 per week ($42,224 per year). Median rent in Reedy Creek is $210 per week ($910 per month). Reedy Creek has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Reedy Creek has a population density of 2.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Reedy Creek is England. The most common religion is Anglican (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reedy Creek is $2,450.

There were 2 recorded offences in Reedy Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Reedy Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Reedy Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$812/wk

$42,224 per year

#3389 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

#7231 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,450/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Reedy Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (77) Female 49.3% (75)

Population Density

2.6

people per km²

159 people · 62.1 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,333

Family income/wk

Reedy Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Reedy Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Reedy Creek Country of Birth

Australia

95.9%

England

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Reedy Creek Religion

Anglican

33.5%

No Religion

27.8%

Catholic

25.9%

Not stated

3.8%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Reedy Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Reedy Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

42.4% 50 people

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Employed part-time

19.5% 23 people

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Not in labour force

38.1% 45 people

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

Reedy Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.0%

Bachelor Degree

16.4%

Certificate I/II

9.8%

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

Reedy Creek Occupation

Professionals

26.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

21.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.7%

Managers

10.9%

Clerical & Administrative

6.5%

Sales Workers

6.5%

Labourers

6.5%

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

Reedy Creek Field of Study

Engineering

42.9%

Management & Commerce

23.8%

Agriculture & Environment

19.0%

Education

7.1%

Society & Culture

7.1%

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

Reedy Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Reedy Creek Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.4%

$4,000+/wk

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Reedy Creek Marital Status

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Married

62.1% 82

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Separated

3.8% 5

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Divorced

4.5% 6

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Widowed

2.3% 3

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Never married

27.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Reedy Creek Ancestry

Australian

39.0%

English

35.9%

Scottish

7.2%

Irish

6.7%

French

3.6%

Other

3.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

German

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Reedy Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

20.7%

Secondary — Catholic

20.7%

Pre-school

17.2%

Primary — Government

17.2%

Vocational Education

13.8%

Primary — Catholic

10.3%

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

Reedy Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 12

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No need for assistance

96.0% 290

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

Reedy Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.1% 27

—

Not a volunteer

78.9% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Reedy Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

31.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Reedy Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.2%

Did not go to work

23.9%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Walked only

4.5%

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

Reedy Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

7.7%

2 vehicles

28.8%

3 vehicles

32.7%

4+ vehicles

30.8%

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

Reedy Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

46.9%

4 bedrooms

46.9%

5 bedrooms

6.1%

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

Reedy Creek Population Mobility

2.7%

moved in the last year

29.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Reedy Creek Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

300

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Reedy Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Stroke

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

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

Reedy Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

10.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.0%

$3,500+/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Reedy Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.1%

Couple — no children under 15

27.8%

Couple — no children

27.1%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Reedy Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.7% 26

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Did not provide

80.3% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Reedy Creek Children Ever Born

No children

27.3%

1 child

6.8%

2 children

29.5%

3 children

29.5%

4 children

6.8%

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

Reedy Creek When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015

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

Reedy Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.7%

5–14 hours

25.4%

15–29 hours

19.0%

30+ hours

20.6%

Did not do domestic work

18.3%

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

Reedy Creek Household Size

1 person

13.5%

2 persons

36.5%

3 persons

23.1%

4 persons

9.6%

5 persons

11.5%

6+ persons

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Reedy Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

144

Moved from NSW

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

Reedy Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Reedy Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Reedy Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,583/wk

Median Rent $210/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.3%

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

If you earn X in Reedy Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $6,860/month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $1,373/wk

Rent share 13.3%

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Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $48/wk

Darlington Point

Income: $736/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

Trangie

Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $30/wk

Coleambally

Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $30/wk

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $60/wk

South Coogee

Income: $958/wk Rent: $207/wk Save: $3/wk

Hay (NSW)

Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $35/wk

Nyngan

Income: $770/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

Reedy Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Alfredtown

Pop: 80 Income: $814/wk Rent: $265/wk

Bewong

Pop: 80 Income: $662/wk Rent: $450/wk

Bucca Wauka

Pop: 80 Income: $593/wk Rent: $305/wk

Bungarby

Pop: 80 Income: $464/wk Rent: $160/wk

Dumaresq

Pop: 80 Income: $824/wk Rent: $290/wk

East Kangaloon

Pop: 80 Income: $900/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reedy Creek

What is the population of Reedy Creek NSW?

The population of Reedy Creek NSW is 159 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.6 people per km².Reedy Creek is ranked #7,594 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Reedy Creek?

The median personal income in Reedy Creek NSW is $812 per week, or $42,224 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.Reedy Creek is ranked #3,389 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Reedy Creek?

Median rent in Reedy Creek NSW is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 13.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Reedy Creek ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Reedy Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reedy Creek NSW is $2,450. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Reedy Creek?

The median age in Reedy Creek NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Reedy Creek a good suburb to live in?

Reedy Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 159.The median income is $812/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.3% 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: 13355. All dollar figures in AUD.