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Reedy Creek

QLD 4227 · Gold Coast

7,412 (2021) → 8,000 est. (2025)

56
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

7,412
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
83
Safety score
58
Transport score

Reedy Creek is a suburb in Gold Coast, QLD 4227, about 80km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Reedy Creek are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Reedy Creek has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.

80.3 km
To Brisbane CBD
6.2 km
To coast
$1,300/wk
Median rent (house)
1.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

7,412
Population
37
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,229
vs NSW median+20.5%
Bachelor degree or higher38.0%
Born in Australia68.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,631 / 4 / 692

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (5.88%), England (5.68%), South Africa (2.79%), India (1.09%), China (1.01%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.77%), Japan (0.69%), Spanish (0.63%), Afrikaans (0.57%), Portuguese (0.57%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$1,300 / Data not available wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

83
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Gold Coast local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

45
Break & enter dwelling607/100k
8
Steal from dwelling108/100k
28
Motor vehicle theft378/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
3
Robbery40/100k
69
Non-domestic assault931/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 453 (all categories, latest year)6,113 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

83

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

37
Within 10km3 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
3
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1055 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Hillcrest Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1105
  • King's Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1079
  • Gold Coast Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1067

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Varsity CollegeCombined · Government · 3kmICSEA 1065
  • Clover Hill State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1050
  • Australian Industry Trade CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1036
  • Somerset CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1159
  • Marymount Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1085
  • Marymount CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1070
  • St Andrews Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1105
  • Silkwood School - Robina CampusCombined · Independent · 4km
  • Tallebudgera State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1068
  • Caningeraba State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1034
  • Robina State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1054
  • Robina State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1025

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

58
21Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationVarsity Lakes station (1.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.4°C
Summer max
21.0°C
Winter max
1,340mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
33 in suburbCafes/Rest.
42 in suburbParks
31 in suburbPlaygrounds
171169 in suburbPools
20 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
20 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
91 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachLily’s Beach (5.4 km)
Nearest hospitalRobina Hospital (5.1 km)
Nearest vet2.9 km
Nearest airportGold Coast (12.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

5

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

2
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
9
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

11

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

4
Parks
6
Nature reserves
3
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

22

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
7
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

62

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

4
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
Total services8
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 8 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.08

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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Frequently asked questions about Reedy Creek

Is Reedy Creek safe?

Reedy Creek has a residential safety score of 83/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,113 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Reedy Creek from Brisbane CBD?

Reedy Creek is about 80.3 km from Brisbane CBD.

What schools are in Reedy Creek?

Reedy Creek has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1084 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Reedy Creek?

Reedy Creek has a transport score of 58/100 and 21 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.