Reedy Creek - Andrews

Reedy Creek - Andrews lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Reedy Creek - Andrews's population is approximately 9,498 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 688 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,810. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,489 in June 2024 and an additional 112 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,174 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 7.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 6.0%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort where utilised. Population projections indicate an above median growth of regional areas across the nation, with the area expected to expand by 1,951 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 20.4% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Reedy Creek - Andrews among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Reedy Creek - Andrews has seen approximately 22 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 111 dwellings. As of FY26, there have been 11 approvals recorded so far. On average, around 7.3 people move to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating that demand significantly exceeds new supply. This typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition while developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments valued at an average of $617,000.

There have been $6.5 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Reedy Creek - Andrews shows comparable development activity per person, maintaining a consistent market balance with the broader area despite recent acceleration in building activity. However, this is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. All new construction has been detached houses, preserving the suburban nature of the area while attracting space-seeking buyers.

Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (73.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. With around 249 people per dwelling approval, Reedy Creek - Andrews shows a developing market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 1,942 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Reedy Creek - Andrews has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include European Train Control System - Beenleigh to Varsity Lakes, Reedy Creek West Burleigh Projects, Treetops North Precinct, and De-Luxe Burleigh Heads. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Reedy Creek - Andrews performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Reedy Creek - Andrews has a skilled workforce with 5,507 residents employed as of September 2025. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 74.7%.

A moderate 16.5% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Professional & technical services show notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.4%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over the past year, ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.2% while labour force grew by 2.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Reedy Creek - Andrews's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Reedy Creek - Andrews SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $54,659 and an average income of $68,755. This was above the national average and compared to Rest of Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth since June 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $60,076 (median) and $75,569 (average). From the 2021 Census, household incomes ranked at the 80th percentile with a weekly income of $2,239. Income analysis showed that 34.6% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week. Additionally, 33.3% earned over $3,000 per week. Housing costs consumed 16.6% of income, leaving disposable income at the 78th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Reedy Creek - Andrews is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Reedy Creek - Andrews, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 72.9% houses and 27.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Reedy Creek - Andrews was at 24.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (56.8%) or rented (19.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $455, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Reedy Creek - Andrews's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Reedy Creek - Andrews features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 85.1% of all households, including 47.0% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 14.9%, with lone person households at 12.3% and group households making up 2.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Reedy Creek - Andrews places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 27.2% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 14.2% and certificates at 24.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.2% in primary, 11.2% in secondary, and 5.6% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Reedy Creek - Andrews has 22 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that collectively facilitate 505 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 586 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation, used by 95% of residents. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 16.5% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 72 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

Reedy Creek - Andrews's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Reedy Creek - Andrews' health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 53% of the total population (~5,062 people), leading the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.2%) and mental health issues (6.5%). A majority of residents (75.3%) report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Rest of Qld. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (10.9%, or 1,036 people) than the state average of 20.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Reedy Creek - Andrews was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Reedy Creek-Andrews, surveyed in June 2016, had above average cultural diversity with 11.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 27.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 53.6%, compared to 52.2% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.9%), Australian (24.1%), and Irish (7.8%).

Notably, New Zealanders comprised 1.4% of the population, higher than the regional average of 0.9%. South Africans also had a higher representation at 1.4%, compared to the regional 0.5%, and Maori were present at 1.1%, slightly above the regional average of 0.8%.

Reedy Creek - Andrews's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Reedy Creek - Andrews's median age is 37 years, which is significantly below the Rest of Qld average of 41 and essentially aligned with the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the 15-24 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.9% locally, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 6.7%. Following the Census conducted on 28 August 2021, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 10.1% to 13.2%, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 13.8% to 14.9%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 17.0% to 14.2%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 16.1% to 14.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Reedy Creek - Andrews's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 43%, adding 544 residents to reach 1,803. The 15 to 24 group displays more modest growth at 1%, adding only 19 residents.