Happy Valley vs Old Reynella, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Happy Valley | Old Reynella |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.7/100 | 65.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.1/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.8 / 1k | 58.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 97 | 39 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 105 | 187 |
| Planning activity | 80 | 34 |
| Population | 11,420 | 3,458 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesHappy Valley
- Best for investmentHappy Valley
- Best for best valueOld Reynella
- Best for best schoolsHappy Valley
Comparison summary
Happy Valley (SA) and Old Reynella offer different strengths across official suburb data. Happy Valley (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Old Reynella; Housing (desirability) favours Old Reynella; Crime rate favours Happy Valley (SA). Quick verdicts: Families → Happy Valley (SA), Investment → Happy Valley (SA), Best value → Old Reynella, Best schools → Happy Valley (SA).