SA · Onkaparinga Council

Old Reynella, 5161

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,633

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.9%

Median age

42

Median income

$1,387/wk

Employment rate

57.6%

Median house price · Q1 2026

$745,000

Languages at home

9.1%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Malayalam, Polish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

65.3/100
Good

Top 2% of South Australia's suburbs

Verified 96% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Heritage area
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
What Old Reynella is known for: High desirability, Excellent transport, Heritage area, Café precinct, Education hub

Suburb profile

Old Reynella is a practical mid-sized suburb in Onkaparinga Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Historic fabric and newer builds sit side by side as the area renews without erasing its past.

Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger schools and education, plus community and employment compared with similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Old Reynella snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$745k

-9.8% change

Median rent

$650/wk

Population (ERP)

3,633

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.1%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#6

among Metro Adelaide · Established

Safety

69th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

70th

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

49th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
65.3/100 — Good
State standing
Top 2% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
538th in Australia
State rank
11th in SA
Peer rank
#6 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#8 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
96%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$650
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$745,000
Median price change
-9.8%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • SA rent report & metro median house salesGovernment of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

3,633(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · +4.9% over 5 years · 70th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.9%
5-year growth
+4.9%
Change in 1 year
+32
Change in 5 years
+171
Growth rank in SA
70th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,750), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
3,458
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,387
Dwelling vacancy
4.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
59 of 1,442
Median monthly mortgage
$1,441
Employment rate
57.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,187 / 193 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
202
Against the person
23
Against property
179
Rate per 1,000 residents
55.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 150 residents
State safety percentile
69th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
83
Decrease (daily rate)
-33.4%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault8
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental35
  • Other Theft42
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle19
  • Theft From Shop56

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
1,005
Median ICSEA percentile
49th
School list
  • Reynella Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 430 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Prescott College SouthernCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1036 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 707 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Sunrise Christian School Morphett ValePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1068 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 151 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Reynella East CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 988 · 41th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 1,938 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Reynella South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 969 · 33th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 150 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Southern Vales Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 503 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Woodcroft Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1004 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 454 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Emmaus Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1005 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 373 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Woodcroft CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1071 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,534 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart Early Learning - Old Reynellachildcare
  • Reynella Community Children's Centrechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

39 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 43 Old South Rd - North West side
  • Stop 44 Old South Rd - West side
  • Stop 70 Reynell Rd - South side
  • Stop 70A Reynell Rd - South side
  • Zone B Old Reynella Interchange

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

187 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

6 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 1 places of worship · 5 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life11 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport39 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation41 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
94/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.29
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
3.47
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.18
Food & drink(12)
  • EsculentCafe

    195 Old South Road

  • Domino'sFast food

    Unit Shop 7 70 Main South Road

  • OportoFast food
  • Pimpala Fish 'n' GrillFast food
  • ZambreroFast food

    70 Main South Road

  • Crown InnPub
  • Fasta PastaRestaurant

    70 Main South Road

  • Mr India RestaurantRestaurant
  • Pasta Chef ReynellaRestaurant
  • Restaurant
  • The Cheesecake ShopRestaurant

    94 Main South Road

  • Yum Sing RestaurantRestaurant
Shopping(3)
  • On the RunConvenience store

    133 - 135 Old South Road, Old Reynella

  • FoodlandSupermarket
Community(6)
  • Goodstart Early Learning - Old ReynellaChildcare
  • Reynella Community Children's CentreChildcare
  • Reynella Enterprise & Youth CentreCommunity centre
  • Reynella Model Railway ClubCommunity centre
  • Reynella Primary SchoolSchool

    55-63 Concord Drive

  • Reynella Community CentreTownhall
Health & services(3)
  • Reynella Family CareMedical clinic

    216 Old South Road

  • Old Reynella Discount PharmacyPharmacy
  • Old Reynella Veterinary Clinic - Hazel CableVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(52)
  • Pumpt GymGym

    257 Old South Road

  • Park (10)
  • Pimpala ReservePark
  • Playground (5)
  • Reynella Mini RampSports field
  • Reynella OvalSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (32)
Transport(39)

39 bus stops

Other(30)
  • Liquor LadsAlcohol
  • Horse Changing StationAttraction
  • Old Reynella InterchangeBus Station
  • Car
  • Reynella SubaruCar
  • Wayne Phillis KiaCar

    86 Main South Road

  • Old Reynella Auto Body RepairsCar repair
  • Happywash ReynellaCar wash
  • Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
  • Drinking water
  • Discount Lounge CentreFurniture
  • Garden
  • Big Buy ReynellaGarden Centre
  • Shiny Bright's LaundryLaundry
  • Old Reynella Shopping CentreMall
  • Old Reynella Park 'n' RideParking
  • Parking (42)
  • Southern Stock Foods PTY Ltd.Pet
  • OTR Old ReynellaPetrol station

    133 - 135 Old South Road, Old Reynella

  • Edge ChurchPlace of worship
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Post Box
  • Public toilets
  • Reynella RecyclingRecycling
  • Shelter (3)
  • M.C. Noble Building DesignersSports
  • Telephone
  • opz Shopz ReynellaYes
  • Reynella Creative CraftsYes
  • Yes

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
11
Parks (OSM)
11

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Edge Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Noarlunga Hospital (6.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA)SA Health · current · Updated

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
165
Participants per 1,000 residents
45.4

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
27° / 16°
Rainfall
49 mm · ~6 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 13°
Rainfall
94 mm · ~12 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 8°
Rainfall
161 mm · ~20 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 11°
Rainfall
95 mm · ~12 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 41 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Atached verandah.
    38 -44 PANALATINGA RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Alteration and addition to the existing dwelling.
    3 PHOENIX CR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Advertisment (pylon signage)
    LOT 1 MAIN SOUTH RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Attached verandah
    LOT 401 BANKSIDE DR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Attached verandah - Vergola Roofing System
    27 WINHAM AV OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding - shed.
    15 MUSCATEL CCT OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Swimming pool and associated pool safety barrier and deck, and retrospective application for retaining walls and fencing.
    LOT 423 BANKSIDE DR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    5 ROUSILLION PROM OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • June 2026

  • 2 new back to back digital signs mounted on existing signage pylon
    2 -8 MAIN SOUTH RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling (Lot 614 PEEL CREEK DRIVE)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Dwelling addition including extension of living room and addition of bedrooms, deck, carport and verandah.
    9 BURGOYNE DR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Verandah with screen
    13 SAUVIGNON WAY OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, retaining wall and fencing (Lot 601 Peel Creek Drive)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Single Storey detached dwelling
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Partial demolition to remove the redundant bottling hall area to allow emergency vehicle access to the existing warehouse (Retrospective)
    38 -44 PANALATINGA RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling (Lot 616 Pioneer Creek)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling (Lot 629)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated fences and wall.
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Spa pool and fencing with associated verandah
    3 SIEGERSDORF CR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining walls (Lot 617 Pioneer court)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Verandah Replacement
    UNIT 1-65 13 WALNUT ST OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining walls (Lot 625 PEEL CREEK DRIVE)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls up to 750mm in height (Lot 609)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining walls (Lot 624 Peel Creek Drive)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to an existing warehouse, including building extension to accommodate offices, water tanks associated with fire upgrade and the removal of 5 regulated trees. Stage 1 - tree removal and construction of water tanks. Stage 2 - office extension.
    38 -44 PANALATINGA RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling (Lot 613 PEEL CREEK DRIVE)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Verandah
    44 CONCORD DR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Carport
    LOT 1 MAIN SOUTH RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling
    LOT 522 BANKSIDE DR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • In-ground swimming pool with safety fence
    12 DEVONSHIRE CR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Verandah
    UNIT 1-65 13 WALNUT ST OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Retrospective application for enclosing pergola in breach of the approval conditions (145/4189/2005)
    5 SIEGERSDORF CR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Attached verandah
    32 MUSCATEL CCT OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • March 2026

  • Verandah
    26 BURGOYNE DR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • February 2026

  • verandah
    9 BELLEVUE AV OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Attached verandah
    UNIT 3 235 OLD SOUTH RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Digital advertisement
    2 -8 MAIN SOUTH RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding - Shed
    31 CONCORD DR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • January 2026

  • Retrospective application for carport, swimming pool, verandah X 3 and outbuildings X 5.
    11 BEAUJOLAIS RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
2025· 5 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Verandah
    13 SINCLAIR CT OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Land Division (2 into 3) Conventional
    10A WALNUT ST OLD REYNELLA SA 5161;10B WALNUT ST OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • November 2025

  • Partial change of use to existing place of worship to include an early learning centre, upgrade to existing playground, addition of balcony to first floor, new signage to front facade and facade upgrade to include new doors and windows.
    253 -255 OLD SOUTH RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Above-ground swimming pool with safety barrier
    4 DUNSTONE CT OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Carport
    4 OLIVE ST OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

19 heritage places

  • Cottage within Reynella Winery38-44 Panalatinga Road OLD REYNELLALocal heritage
  • Dwelling22 Reynell Road OLD REYNELLALocal heritage
  • Dwelling4 Oval Road OLD REYNELLALocal heritage
  • Outbuilding, former Reynell's Winery and Farm Complex38 - 44 Panalatinga Road OLD REYNELLAState heritage
  • Cottage5 Corn Street OLD REYNELLALocal heritage
  • Cottage15 Corn Street OLD REYNELLALocal heritage
  • Cottage6 Market Street OLD REYNELLALocal heritage
  • Cottage3 Olive Street OLD REYNELLALocal heritage
  • Cottage, former Post Office1 Reynell Road OLD REYNELLALocal heritage
  • Crown Inn204 - 212 Old South Road OLD REYNELLAState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Kingston
Member of Parliament
Amanda RISHWORTH (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
127,919
Turnout (2025)
92.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+4.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 29.3%Labor 70.7%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.6 km away).

Coalition 27.1%Labor 72.9%

2.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +3.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • ReynellaLabor 72.0% · Coalition 28.1% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • Reynella EastLabor 75.2% · Coalition 24.8% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Sheidow Park SouthLabor 72.6% · Coalition 27.4% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • WoodcroftLabor 71.7% · Coalition 28.3% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • Happy Valley WestLabor 73.3% · Coalition 26.7% TPP (2025)1.9 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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