Happy Valley vs Reynella East
The verdict
Happy Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $846K in Reynella East. Happy Valley rates higher for education (56 vs 49). Reynella East rates higher for transport (60 vs 43). Reynella East is closer to the coast (5.3 km vs 6.9 km).
Scores
| Happy Valley | Reynella East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 60 |
| Transport | 43 | 60 |
| Education | 56 | 49 |
| Liveability | 60 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Happy Valley | Reynella East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,420 | 1,990 |
| Median age | 42 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,573 | $1,215 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 24.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Happy Valley — · Reynella East Stable
Property
| Happy Valley | Reynella East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $829K | $846K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Happy Valley | Reynella East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 44 | 151 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 50 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,778 | 4,020 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Happy Valley | Reynella East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Happy Valley · Reynella East
Transport
| Happy Valley | Reynella East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 97 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 67 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Happy Valley | Reynella East | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 26 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 108 | 42 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.6 km | 18.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.3 km | 15.7 km |
Population & growth
| Happy Valley | Reynella East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,420 | 1,990 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 2,083 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 2,094 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 1.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Happy Valley or Reynella East?
Happy Valley and Reynella East have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Happy Valley or Reynella East?
Happy Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $846K.
Which has better schools, Happy Valley or Reynella East?
Happy Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Happy Valley 1035 vs Reynella East 991; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Happy Valley or Reynella East?
Reynella East has the higher transport score (Happy Valley 43/100 vs Reynella East 60/100).
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