Reynella East, SA: suburb profile

The population of Reynella East SA is 1,990 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Reynella East is $660 per week ($34,320 per year). Median rent in Reynella East is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Reynella East has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Reynella East has a population density of 1,477 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Reynella East is England. The most common religion is No religion (54.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reynella East is $1,385.

There were 24 recorded offences in Reynella East in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (9 offences).

Population
1,990
Census 2021
Median income
$660/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$315/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Reynella East vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Reynella East is $660 a week, 13% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 493rd of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $315 a week, $15 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 25.9% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureReynella EastTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$660/wk$759/wk −13%$766/wk
Household income$1,215/wk$1,494/wk −19%$1,637/wk
Rent$315/wk$300/wk +5%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,385/mo$1,534/mo −10%$1,733/mo
Median age4543 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.9%19.5% +6.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Reynella East, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Reynella East Population

1,990 residents at the 2021 Census.

Reynella East Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$660/wk
$34,320 per year
Ranked 6,153 of 14,663
Median Rent
$315/wk
$1,365 per month
Ranked 4,253 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,385/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Reynella East Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,215/wk
Median rent $315/wk
Rent to income 25.9%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Reynella East against your income

About $5,265 a month
Median rent $315/wk
Left after rent $900/wk
Rent share 25.9%

Reynella East Schools

17
schools nearby
8
government
1022
avg ICSEA score
8,582
total students
Woodcroft College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,534 students
1071
ICSEA
Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale Independent
Primary · R-6 · 151 students
1068
ICSEA
St Martin de Porres School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 530 students
1060
ICSEA
Woodend Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 631 students
1050
ICSEA
Southern Vales Christian College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 503 students
1038
ICSEA
Prescott College Southern Independent
Combined · R-12 · 707 students
1036
ICSEA
Braeview School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 360 students
1032
ICSEA
Sheidow Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 290 students
1020
ICSEA
Antonio Catholic School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 277 students
1008
ICSEA
Emmaus Catholic School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 373 students
1005
ICSEA
Woodcroft Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 454 students
1004
ICSEA
Reynella Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 430 students
1001
ICSEA
Reynella East College Government
Combined · U, R-12 · 1,938 students
988
ICSEA
Pimpala Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 254 students
981
ICSEA
Reynella South Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 150 students
969
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 17 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Reynella East Map

Reynella East, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Reynella East, South Australia: 35.0881°S, 138.5526°E

Reynella East Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (17)

People in Reynella East

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (941) Female 52.8% (1,051)

Population Density

1,477
people per km²
1,990 people · 1.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,581
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
7.5%
Germany
1.0%
Scotland
1.0%
South Africa
0.8%
Philippines
0.6%
Egypt
0.5%
India
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
1.0%
Urdu
0.7%
Portuguese
0.6%
Afrikaans
0.5%
German
0.4%
Tamil
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
49.6%
Australian
36.6%
German
9.7%
Scottish
9.5%
Irish
8.7%
Dutch
3.0%
Italian
2.4%
Polish
2.0%
Welsh
1.3%
Australian Aboriginal
1.1%
French
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
54.0%
Catholic
11.1%
Anglican
10.7%
Not stated
6.7%
Uniting Church
5.2%
Christian (other)
1.6%
Lutheran
1.4%
Baptist
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.2% 796
Separated
3.7% 62
Divorced
11.2% 189
Widowed
7.6% 128
Never married
30.3% 510

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
33.7%
Couple: children under 15
33.7%
Couple: no children under 15
15.4%
One parent: children under 15
9.6%
One parent: no children under 15
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
32.0%
2 persons
36.6%
3 persons
13.1%
4 persons
12.6%
5 persons
4.9%
6+ persons
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Reynella East

Housing Tenure

Of the 854 occupied private dwellings in Reynella East at the 2021 Census, 13.5% were rented, 33.5% owned outright and 42.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
8.4% 72 dwellings
Owned outright
33.5% 286 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.6% 364 dwellings
Rented
13.5% 115 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 15 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
87.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.5%
2 bedrooms
12.2%
3 bedrooms
65.5%
4 bedrooms
17.4%
5 bedrooms
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
6.1%
$800-$999/mo
8.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
31.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
16.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.8%
1 vehicle
40.2%
2 vehicles
33.1%
3 vehicles
11.6%
4+ vehicles
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Reynella East

Employment

Employed full-time
31.1% 487 people
Employed part-time
22.3% 350 people
Unemployed
3.4% 53 people
Not in labour force
43.2% 677 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
25.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.0%
Community & Personal Service
17.7%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Managers
9.6%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Labourers
4.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
10.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.2%
$4,000+/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
8.0%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.4%
$3,500+/wk
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.4%
Did not go to work
12.8%
Bus
3.1%
Car (passenger)
2.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Other
0.8%
Walked only
0.5%
Truck
0.5%
Bicycle
0.4%
Train
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.8%
Bachelor Degree
21.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.7%
Postgraduate Degree
5.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
18.3%
Management & Commerce
17.7%
Health
15.4%
Society & Culture
15.2%
Education
8.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.6%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Information Technology
4.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%
Creative Arts
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
39.6%
Secondary: Government
31.1%
Vocational Education
12.2%
Pre-school
6.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.7%
Primary: Catholic
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.9%
Has need for assistance
7.7%
Need for assistance not stated
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
249
Arthritis
95
Asthma
90
Diabetes
75
Heart disease
72
Lung condition
47
Cancer
44
Stroke
36
Kidney disease
18
Dementia
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.4% 215
Did not provide
86.6% 1,387

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.5% 250
Not a volunteer
84.5% 1,358

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.5% 8
Previously served
4.8% 78
Never served
94.7% 1,536

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.8%
1 child
11.7%
2 children
37.6%
3 children
13.3%
4 children
4.9%
5+ children
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
35
1961: 1970
73
1971: 1980
45
1981: 1990
49
1991: 2000
42
2001: 2010
81
2011: 2015
21
2016
6
2018
4
2020
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

8.4%
moved in the last year
27.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,736
Moved from SA
122
Moved: same area (SA2)
13
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from WA
5
Moved from NSW
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.3%
5: 14 hours
30.8%
15: 29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.7%
Step family: no other children
10.2%
Blended family: no other children
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Reynella East Crime Statistics

24 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
9
Property Damage
8
Theft
3
Fraud
2
Other Against Person
2

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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The closest suburb to Reynella East is Old Reynella, 1.5 km away.

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1.5 km away · income $707/wk · rent $330/wk
Trott Park
2.2 km away · income $766/wk · rent $350/wk
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2.6 km away · income $771/wk · rent $350/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reynella East

What is the population of Reynella East SA?

The population of Reynella East SA is 1,990 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,477 people per km². Reynella East is ranked #3,038 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Reynella East?

The median personal income in Reynella East SA is $660 per week, or $34,320 per year. The median household income is $1,215 per week. Family income is $1,581 per week. Reynella East is ranked #6,153 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Reynella East?

Median rent in Reynella East SA is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Rent represents 25.9% of household income, which is considered moderate. Reynella East ranks #4,253 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Reynella East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reynella East SA is $1,385. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Reynella East?

The median age in Reynella East SA is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Reynella East a good suburb to live in?

Reynella East is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,990. The median income is $660/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41254. All dollar figures in AUD.