SA · Onkaparinga Council
Reynella East, 5161
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
In Onkaparinga, Reynella East is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in housing affordability and transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,990
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,215
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 45 of 902
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,385
- Employment rate
- 52.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 62 / 103 / 14
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $680
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $857,000
- Median price change
- +14.3%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 80
- Against the person
- 32
- Against property
- 48
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 40.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 62 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 83
- Increase (daily rate)
- +48.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault10
- Other Property Damage And Environmental17
- Other Theft9
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury10
- Threatening Behaviour7
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 988
- Instrumental Music Reynella East College63 Malbeck DriveSupport Services
- Reynella East CollegeCombined · ICSEA 988
- Reynella East Preschool63 Malbeck DrivePreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 38D Kenihans Rd - South side
- Stop 42 Byards Rd - West side
- Stop 42A Malbeck Dr - West side
- Stop 43 Malbeck Dr - West side
- Stop School Reynella East High Malbeck Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
93 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition of two (2) existing internal load bearing walls and new structural framing support to suit.20 TOLEDO WAY REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Demolition of rear structures, alterations and addition to existing dwelling, verandah and deck8 BUCHANAN GR REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Under Assessment
May 2026
- Verandah4 BRAES CL REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
April 2026
- Verandah16 DRUMMOND AV REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Under Assessment
- Installation of Stratco gable shed32 MALBECK DR REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah14 CAREW ST REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Install a fiberglass swimming pool & safety barrier58 MCCLURE AV REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
February 2026
- Retrospective application for verandah X 225 CAREW ST REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Update to Essential Safety Provisions4 BRAES CL REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Verandah6 CAMPBELL DR REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
January 2026
- VERANDAH8 BELLS PL REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Attached verandah- Retrospective21 CAMPBELL DR REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- ATTACHED VERANDAH4 BRAES CL REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Attached Verandah4 BRAES CL REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Torrens title land division 1 into 2 allotments30 MERLOT ST REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
November 2025
- 1 into 2 allotments (Community title division) and construction of a carport.30 HEWLETT PACKARD ST REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Under Assessment
- Carport7 PEASY PL REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Internal building alteration19 BUCHANAN GR REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
October 2025
- Retaining Wall2 BRAESIDE AV REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Single story dwelling addition and partial demolition of building or structure10 WEDGE PL REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Under Assessment
September 2025
- Ancillary accommodation10 HEWLETT PACKARD ST REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Attached VerandahUNIT 2 16 HEWLETT PACKARD ST REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Dwelling alteration, addition and ancillary accommodation and removal of 1 x significant tree (Brachychiton acerifolius)3 GLENCOE RD REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Under Assessment
July 2025
- Gable roof Carport27 CAREW ST REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
May 2025
- replacement or encasement of existing end of life retaining wall4 BRAES CL REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Carport (forward of the building line)12 RAMSAY AV REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
April 2025
- Verandah to rear of existing dwelling7 PEASY PL REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation - Sleepout4 HEWLETT PACKARD ST REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Verandah4 BRAES CL REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
March 2025
- Verandah20 GLENCOE RD REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Carport5 ROBBIE DR REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
January 2025
- Torrens title land division - 1 allotment into 238 MALBECK DR REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Remove existing tile roof and replace with colourbond steel roof.29 ROBBIE DR REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
October 2024
- Dwelling alterations, single storey addition and verandah14 MALBECK DR REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation25 CAREW ST REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- verandah58 MCCLURE AV REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
September 2024
- outbuilding (garage)20 TOLEDO WAY REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
- Two storey dwelling addition89 REYNELL RD REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
August 2024
- Reroof dwelling from tile to colorbond corrugated iron12 HUNTING ST REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
July 2024
- Installation of Stratco Patio4 BRAES CL REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
15 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 39B Kenihans Road - Southern sideBus stop
- Stop 40 Kenihans Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 41 Braeside Avenue - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 41 Braeside Avenue - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 42 Braeside Avenue - East sideBus stop
- Stop 42 Braeside Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 42 Byards Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 42A Malbeck Drive - East sideBus stop
- Stop 42A Malbeck Drive - West sideBus stop
- Stop 43 Malbeck Drive - East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 40.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 44% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 3185th in Australia
- State rank
- 306th in SA
- Peer rank
- #25 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #217 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime10
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime17
- Other Theftcrime9
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime10
- Threatening Behaviourcrime7
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 1 into 2 allotments (Community title division) and construction of a carport.planning30 HEWLETT PACKARD ST REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · Under Assessment
- ATTACHED VERANDAHplanning4 BRAES CL REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Lodged 07 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodationplanning10 HEWLETT PACKARD ST REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Lodged 22 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodationplanning25 CAREW ST REYNELLA EAST SA 5161Lodged 17 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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