Demographics
Reid River is approximately 184.57 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Reid River was 115. The population is 55% male and 45% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Reid River are $1000 to $1399. The most common weekly income bracket is $800 to $999 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $275 to $349.Description
Reid River, QLD (Near Townsville) 1063 kms NW of Brisbane and 53 kms South of Townsville. The postcode of Reid River is 4816. Reid River Airfield is a World War II airfield located to the south of the Reid River near Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Disused since the war as an airfield, the former base in Reid River is private property used for mustering cattle and horses. An arch marks the western edge of the strip, easily accessible from the main road. With permission of the owner, visitors can tour the strip. On the eastern edge of the strip are concrete pads from former buildings including the mess hall and first air station. Also, there are the remains of a B-26 crash site and a former 2nd BS camp area. Small markers, left by veterans in 1992 mark these locations.