Browse property in Reid

Overview

Reid sits directly beside Civic, making it one of Canberra’s most centrally positioned suburbs and a favourite for students and young professionals. With 1,544 residents recorded in the 2021 census, the area blends historic charm – highlighted by the heritage‑listed St John the Baptist Church (the city’s oldest) and the Canberra Institute of Technology – with a vibrant, walk‑able lifestyle along the ceremonial Anzac Parade, the main boulevard linking Lake Burley Griffin to the Australian War Memorial.

The housing stock reflects its garden‑city origins and later post‑war development: 36.2 % are separate houses, 22.0 % are semi‑detached or terrace homes, and a high 41.3 % are flats, units or apartments, offering a range of options for renters and owners. A significant proportion of residents work in central‑government administration (21.7 %) and professional occupations (39.9 %), giving the suburb a well‑educated, active community with easy access to the city’s key employment and transport corridors.