Overall score
Reynella
45.3/100
Reynella East
42.8/100
Reynella vs Reynella East, SA Suburb Comparison
Reynella for families; Reynella East for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ReynellaReynella East
Crime rate
Reynella
34.0 / 1k
Reynella East
29.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Reynella
165
Reynella East
78
Population
Reynella
4,836
Reynella East
1,990
Metric leadReynella 6Reynella East 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesReynella East
- Best for familiesReynella
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 | Reynella | Reynella East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.3/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.5/100 | 80.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.0 / 1k | 29.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 16 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 78 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 19 |
| Green cover | 3.5% | 26.9% |
| Population | 4,836 | 1,990 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Reynella is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Reynella East is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Reynella pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Reynella East is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Reynella, while Reynella East remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.