Reedy Creek vs Varsity Lakes
The verdict
Varsity Lakes rates higher for liveability (100 vs 47). Varsity Lakes is closer to the coast (3.9 km vs 6.2 km).
Scores
Reedy CreekVarsity Lakes
| Reedy Creek | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 86 |
| Transport | 58 | 88 |
| Education | 64 | 66 |
| Liveability | 47 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Reedy Creek | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,412 | 16,493 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,229 | $1,646 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.0% | 39.9% |
| Born in Australia | 68.8% | 61.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Reedy Creek — · Varsity Lakes —
Property
| Reedy Creek | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,300 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Reedy Creek | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 607 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 376 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Reedy Creek | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,084 | 1,065 |
See the full school list on each profile: Reedy Creek · Varsity Lakes
Transport
| Reedy Creek | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Reedy Creek | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 14 |
| Parks | 2 | 52 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | 169 | 56 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 3.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 80.3 km | 78.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.4 km | 3.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Reedy Creek | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,412 | 16,493 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,000 | 17,738 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.93% | 1.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Reedy Creek or Varsity Lakes?
Reedy Creek and Varsity Lakes have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Reedy Creek or Varsity Lakes?
Reedy Creek has a higher average school ICSEA (Reedy Creek 1084 vs Varsity Lakes 1065; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Reedy Creek or Varsity Lakes?
Varsity Lakes has the higher transport score (Reedy Creek 58/100 vs Varsity Lakes 88/100).
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