Overall score
Old Reynella
53.5/100
Onkaparinga Hills
36.4/100
Old Reynella vs Onkaparinga Hills, SA Suburb Comparison
Old Reynella for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Old ReynellaOnkaparinga Hills
Crime rate
Old Reynella
57.0 / 1k
Onkaparinga Hills
3.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Old Reynella
192
Onkaparinga Hills
9
Population
Old Reynella
3,458
Onkaparinga Hills
2,610
Metric leadOld Reynella 7Onkaparinga Hills 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOld Reynella
- Best for familiesOld Reynella
- Best for investmentOld Reynella
- Best for best valueOld Reynella
- Best for best schoolsOld Reynella
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Old Reynella | Onkaparinga Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.5/100 | 36.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.2/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.0 / 1k | 3.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 4 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 192 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 50 |
| Green cover | 10.5% | 1.0% |
| Population | 3,458 | 2,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Old Reynella is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Onkaparinga Hills is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Onkaparinga Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Old Reynella keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Old Reynella is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Onkaparinga Hills answers with a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Old Reynella suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Onkaparinga Hills is the stronger match for retirees, families, and investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.