Reynella, SA: suburb profile

The population of Reynella SA is 4,836 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Reynella is $718 per week ($37,336 per year). Median rent in Reynella is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Reynella has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Reynella has a population density of 1,167 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Reynella is England. The most common religion is No religion (55.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Urdu. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reynella is $1,300.

There were 78 recorded offences in Reynella in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (39 offences).

Population
4,836
Census 2021
Median income
$718/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
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 vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Reynella is $718 a week, 5% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 408th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, $20 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 23.8% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger 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.
MeasureReynellaTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$718/wk$759/wk −5%$766/wk
Household income$1,346/wk$1,494/wk −10%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$300/wk +7%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,534/mo −15%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.8%19.5% +4.3 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, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Reynella Population

4,836 residents at the 2021 Census.

Reynella Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$718/wk
$37,336 per year
Ranked 5,139 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Reynella Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,346/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 23.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Reynella against your income

About $5,833 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,026/wk
Rent share 23.8%

Reynella Schools

20
schools nearby
11
government
1009
avg ICSEA score
7,508
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
Hallett Cove East Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 325 students
1056
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
Sheidow Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 290 students
1020
ICSEA
Antonio Catholic School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 277 students
1008
ICSEA
Reynella Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 430 students
1001
ICSEA
Hallett Cove School Government
Combined · R-12 · 1,243 students
999
ICSEA
Hallett Cove South Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 77 students
989
ICSEA
Pimpala Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 254 students
981
ICSEA
Reynella South Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 150 students
969
ICSEA
Morphett Vale Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 182 students
950
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 20 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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People in Reynella

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (2,458) Female 49.2% (2,379)

Population Density

1,167
people per km²
4,836 people · 4.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,727
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
6.0%
India
1.1%
New Zealand
0.9%
Philippines
0.7%
Scotland
0.7%
Germany
0.6%
Pakistan
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Urdu
0.8%
Punjabi
0.7%
Mandarin
0.5%
Greek
0.5%
Italian
0.5%
Arabic
0.4%
Tagalog
0.4%

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

Ancestry

English
47.7%
Australian
39.1%
Scottish
9.4%
Irish
8.3%
German
6.4%
Italian
4.3%
Dutch
2.4%
Australian Aboriginal
1.6%
Indian
1.5%
Filipino
1.3%
Polish
1.2%

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
55.0%
Catholic
12.1%
Anglican
6.5%
Not stated
5.5%
Christian (other)
3.9%
Uniting Church
3.8%
Baptist
2.3%
Islam
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
40.8% 1,617
Separated
4.1% 163
Divorced
10.5% 417
Widowed
5.2% 206
Never married
39.3% 1,557

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.7%
Couple: no children
27.6%
Couple: no children under 15
14.5%
One parent: no children under 15
9.2%
One parent: children under 15
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.8%
2 persons
34.1%
3 persons
16.6%
4 persons
14.2%
5 persons
4.8%
6+ persons
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Reynella

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,972 occupied private dwellings in Reynella at the 2021 Census, 19.3% were rented, 31.9% owned outright and 47.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 15 dwellings
Owned outright
31.9% 629 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
47.4% 935 dwellings
Rented
19.3% 381 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 16 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.4%
2 bedrooms
9.4%
3 bedrooms
69.3%
4 bedrooms
18.9%
5 bedrooms
1.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.5%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
2.7%
$600-$799/mo
5.0%
$800-$999/mo
9.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
32.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
12.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.8%
1 vehicle
36.0%
2 vehicles
40.8%
3 vehicles
12.1%
4+ vehicles
6.1%

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

Work, income and education in Reynella

Employment

Employed full-time
36.3% 1,334 people
Employed part-time
23.2% 852 people
Unemployed
3.8% 140 people
Not in labour force
36.7% 1,347 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.0%
Professionals
21.2%
Community & Personal Service
17.3%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Managers
9.7%
Labourers
7.0%
Sales Workers
6.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.2%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.4%
$4,000+/wk
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
6.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
13.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.0%
$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)
75.1%
Did not go to work
15.1%
Car (passenger)
4.4%
Bus
2.2%
Train
0.7%
Truck
0.7%
Walked only
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Other
0.5%
Bicycle
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.6%

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
49.5%
Bachelor Degree
22.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.3%
Postgraduate Degree
4.6%
Certificate I/II
4.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.1%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.1%
Engineering
17.8%
Society & Culture
15.6%
Health
11.6%
Education
9.6%
Architecture & Building
8.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.9%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Information Technology
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
2.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.8%
Secondary: Government
22.1%
Vocational Education
12.0%
Pre-school
10.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.0%
Primary: Catholic
5.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.1%
Secondary: Catholic
3.1%

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
89.7%
Has need for assistance
6.5%
Need for assistance not stated
4.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
578
Asthma
249
Diabetes
194
Arthritis
189
Heart disease
129
Lung condition
119
Cancer
89
Kidney disease
59
Stroke
43
Dementia
10

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.4% 469
Did not provide
87.6% 3,324

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.1% 500
Not a volunteer
86.9% 3,310

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Previously served
3.6% 138
Never served
96.3% 3,673

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.8%
1 child
14.5%
2 children
32.8%
3 children
15.5%
4 children
5.2%
5+ children
1.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
17
1951: 1960
60
1961: 1970
166
1971: 1980
106
1981: 1990
94
1991: 2000
59
2001: 2010
231
2011: 2015
74
2016
15
2017
22
2018
13
2019
12
2020
8
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

10.2%
moved in the last year
32.2%
moved in the last 5 years
5.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,129
Moved from SA
388
Moved: same area (SA2)
39
Moved from overseas
12
Moved from VIC
11
Moved from QLD
7
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from WA
4
Moved from NT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.2%
5: 14 hours
31.7%
15: 29 hours
14.2%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
23.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.5%
Step family: no other children
10.8%
Blended family: no other children
4.3%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%
Other couple: children only
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Reynella Crime Statistics

78 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
39
Assault
17
Property Damage
9
Break & Enter
7
Other Against Person
4
Fraud
2

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Reynella

The closest suburb to Reynella is Old Reynella, 1.3 km away.

Old Reynella
1.3 km away · income $707/wk · rent $330/wk
Sheidow Park
2.3 km away · income $905/wk · rent $380/wk
Morphett Vale
2.7 km away · income $639/wk · rent $295/wk
Hallett Cove
2.8 km away · income $838/wk · rent $380/wk
Reynella East
2.8 km away · income $660/wk · rent $315/wk
Trott Park
3.1 km away · income $766/wk · rent $350/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Reynella

What is the population of Reynella SA?

The population of Reynella SA is 4,836 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,167 people per km². Reynella is ranked #1,623 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Reynella?

The median personal income in Reynella SA is $718 per week, or $37,336 per year. The median household income is $1,346 per week. Family income is $1,727 per week. Reynella is ranked #5,139 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Reynella?

Median rent in Reynella SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Reynella ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Reynella?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reynella SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Reynella?

The median age in Reynella SA is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Reynella a good suburb to live in?

Reynella is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 4,836. The median income is $718/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41253. All dollar figures in AUD.