Reedy Creek
Three independent schools with ICSEA scores between 1,066 and 1,104 define Reedy Creek's character more than any other feature, pulling families into a Gold Coast hinterland suburb where 60.7% of homes have 4+ bedrooms. Household incomes sit at the 84th percentile nationally, yet the estimated median house price of $582,000 keeps mortgage stress at 22.5% of income. The IER decile of 10 (maximum economic resources) against an IEO decile of 7 reveals households with strong financial capacity but moderate educational attainment.
Population
7,412
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,229/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$582K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At $582,000 estimated median, Reedy Creek offers 4+ bedroom homes (60.7% of stock) at a price point roughly 30% below nearby Burleigh Waters. Monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 consume 22.5% of household income, below the stress threshold. Detached houses dominate at 70.1%, with semi-detached at 29.7% providing townhouse alternatives. With 57.3% on mortgages and only 24.3% owning outright, the suburb skews toward active buyers rather than established wealth holders.
For Buyers
At $582,000 estimated median, Reedy Creek offers 4+ bedroom homes (60.7% of stock) at a price point roughly 30% below nearby Burleigh Waters. Monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 consume 22.5% of household income, below the stress threshold. Detached houses dominate at 70.1%, with semi-detached at 29.7% providing townhouse alternatives. With 57.3% on mortgages and only 24.3% owning outright, the suburb skews toward active buyers rather than established wealth holders.
For Investors
The 18.4% rental share is thin for investors, though $450/week rents against $582,000 values suggest a gross yield near 4.0%. Vacancy at 3.1% sits near the balanced-market benchmark. Zero development applications in 12 months mean no supply pipeline, which constrains future stock growth but provides no new-build competition. Population turnover of 21.8% indicates moderate tenant churn, higher than the 15-18% seen in comparable established suburbs.
Schools in Reedy Creek iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Hillcrest Christian College
Prep-12 · 2055 students
King's Christian College
Prep-12 · 5166 students
Gold Coast Christian College
Prep-12 · 237 students
Demographics
The median age of 37 sits 3 years below the national figure, skewing younger than typical Gold Coast suburbs. University education at 34.1% runs 4 percentage points above the national average. English ancestry leads (3,191), followed by Irish (797) and Scottish (727). Mandarin is the most common non-English language at 61 speakers, with Portuguese (21), Cantonese (20), and Punjabi (20) forming small clusters. Average household size of 3.1 persons exceeds the national average by 0.6, reflecting the family-oriented profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
70.1%
Houses
29.7%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached houses account for 70.1% of stock, with semi-detached at 29.7% and apartments at just 0.2%. The bedroom distribution is top-heavy: 60.7% have 4+ bedrooms and 31.7% have 3 bedrooms, leaving under 8% in smaller formats. Ownership tenure splits between mortgage holders (57.3%), outright owners (24.3%), and renters (18.4%). At a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5%, affordability sits comfortably below the 30% stress line, though rent-to-income at 20.2% indicates renters also face manageable costs.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$450
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$865
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.1%
Unoccupied
74
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
19.2%
Couples, no children
6,481
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates employment at 21.2% (566 workers), over twice the next largest sector. Education follows at 14.3% (381), then Construction at 11.3% (300). Professionals lead occupations at 909 workers, with Managers second at 556. The unemployment rate of 4.7% sits below the national average. Participation at 63.7% reflects a workforce largely engaged, though not at the elevated rates seen in high-income inner suburbs. SEIFA IRSAD decile 8 confirms above-average socioeconomic advantage.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.1%
Part-time
34.2%
Participation
63.7%
Employed
3,462
Occupations
Top Industries
University
34.1%
Postgraduate
8.1%
Born Overseas
28.2%
Dwellings
2,327
Transport to Work
Three independent schools serve the suburb: Hillcrest Christian College (Combined, ICSEA 1,104, 2,055 students), King's Christian College (Combined, ICSEA 1,074, 5,166 students), and Gold Coast Christian College (Combined, ICSEA 1,066, 237 students). All 3 score above the national ICSEA benchmark of 1,000. Public transport usage is extremely low at 1.3%, with 91.4% of commuters driving. Volunteering at 15.2% sits at the national average. The 3.8% needing-assistance rate ranks below the national norm.
Drive
91.4%
Public Transport
1.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Reedy Creek compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reedy Creek a good suburb to live in?
Reedy Creek ranks in SEIFA IRSAD decile 8 (top 20% nationally) with mortgage stress at 22.5% of income, well below the 30% threshold. Three independent schools with ICSEA scores above 1,066 make it particularly attractive for families, though public transport usage is only 1.3%.
What is the median house price in Reedy Creek?
The estimated median house price is $582,000 (2025 rent-derived), with monthly mortgage repayments of $2,167. This is lower than nearby coastal suburbs like Burleigh Heads while offering larger homes, with 60.7% of stock having 4+ bedrooms.
What schools are in Reedy Creek?
Reedy Creek has 3 schools: Hillcrest Christian College (ICSEA 1,104, 2,055 students), King's Christian College (ICSEA 1,074, 5,166 students), and Gold Coast Christian College (ICSEA 1,066, 237 students). All are independent combined schools scoring above the national benchmark.
Is Reedy Creek safe?
Suburb-level crime data is not available for Reedy Creek. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 9 (low disadvantage) and IER decile of 10 (maximum economic resources) are typically associated with lower crime rates than the national average.
Is Reedy Creek good for property investment?
Gross rental yield near 4.0% ($450/week on $582,000) is slightly above Gold Coast averages. Vacancy at 3.1% sits near equilibrium. Only 18.4% of stock is rented, limiting tenant pool depth. Zero DAs in 12 months mean no new supply competition but also no catalyst for capital growth.
How is Reedy Creek's population changing?
Census population is 7,412 with a median age of 37, 3 years below the national figure. Residential turnover at 21.8% is above average, indicating ongoing household formation. Average household size of 3.1 persons exceeds the national average by 0.6, consistent with family-focused growth.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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