Old Reynella
SA 5161 · Onkaparinga
3,458 (2021) → 3,619 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Old Reynella is a stable suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5161, about 20km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $800K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Old Reynella has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5161 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.36%), Philippines (1.74%), Scotland (1.53%), India (1.33%), New Zealand (0.9%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.93%), Polish (0.67%), Tagalog (0.61%), Malayalam (0.52%), German (0.46%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1019 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Reynella Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1001
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - The Cottage CampusSecondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Prescott College SouthernCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1036
- Sunrise Christian School Morphett ValePrimary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1068
- Reynella East CollegeCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 988
- Southern Montessori School - Middle School CampusCombined · Independent · 1.5km
- Reynella South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 969
- Woodcroft Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1004
- Southern Vales Christian College - Morphett Vale CampusCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1038
- Emmaus Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1005
- Woodcroft CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1071
- Woodend Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1050
- Pimpala Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 981
- Braeview SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1032
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Old Reynella
Is Old Reynella safe?
Old Reynella has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,842 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Old Reynella?
In Old Reynella, the median house price is $800K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Old Reynella from Adelaide CBD?
Old Reynella is about 19.5 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 71 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Old Reynella?
Old Reynella has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1001 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Old Reynella?
Old Reynella has a transport score of 63/100 and 40 bus stops.