Croydon
Reid River
Reid River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
143
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Reid River.
Reid River (4816) sits in the Croydon region of Queensland.
Reid River has roughly 143 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Reid River scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Reid River's population at 143, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (96% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
143
Median age
50
Family households
73%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$263/wk
Owner occupied
96%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
143
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Croydon Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
17
total offences in 2026 across the Croydon Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Reid River.
Local schools for Reid River
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Government School Catchment
Woodstock State School
Giru State School
Kelso State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Reid River.
- What is the Reid River postcode?
- Reid River is in the 4816 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
- What is the average rent in Reid River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $263.
- What schools are in Reid River?
- There are 4 schools serving Reid River on this page, including Woodstock State School, Giru State School, Kelso State School.
- How walkable is Reid River?
- Reid River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Reid River?
- Reid River is close to Woodstock, Calcium, Majors Creek, Crimea, Barringha.
- What is the population of Reid River?
- Reid River has approximately 143 residents. The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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