Reynella East
SA 5161 · Onkaparinga
1,990 (2021) → 2,083 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Reynella East is a stable suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5161, about 18km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $846K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 60/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Reynella East has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.54%), Germany (1.01%), Scotland (1.01%), South Africa (0.75%), Philippines (0.6%)
Top languages: Arabic (1.01%), Urdu (0.65%), Portuguese (0.6%), Afrikaans (0.5%), German (0.4%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1025 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Reynella East CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 991
Nearby (within 10km)
- Braeview SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1034
- Emmaus Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1051
- Woodcroft Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1006
- Reynella Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1006
- Woodend Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1048
- Prescott College SouthernCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1035
- Sunrise Christian School Morphett ValePrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1067
- Sheidow Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1025
- Southern Montessori School - Morphett Vale CampusCombined · Independent · 2.7km
- Happy Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1035
- St Martin de Porres SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1065
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - The Cottage CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.8km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Reynella East
Is Reynella East safe?
Reynella East 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 4,020 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Reynella East?
In Reynella East, the median house price is $846K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Reynella East from Adelaide CBD?
Reynella East is about 18.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 67 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Reynella East?
Reynella East has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 991 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Reynella East?
Reynella East has a transport score of 60/100 and 15 bus stops.