With a population of 1,544 at the 2021 census,[1] located directly next to Civic, Reid is one of the oldest suburbs in Canberra.

The foundation stone of St John the Baptist Church was laid in 1841 and it was consecrated on 12 March 1845.

Reid was favoured by students and young adults with 31.6% of its population in the 20 to 34-year-old age group (compared to the Australian average of 20.5%).

In the ACT Legislative Assembly, Reid is part of the electorate of Kurrajong, which elects five members on the basis of proportional representation, currently two Labor, two Greens and one Liberal.

Tertiary age pebbly gravels are around Anzac Parade left from when the Molonglo river was at a higher level.