Reynella
SA 5161 · Onkaparinga
4,836 (2021) → 5,061 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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 1 school, a transport score of 59/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Reynella has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.96%), India (1.08%), New Zealand (0.93%), Philippines (0.74%), Scotland (0.74%)
Top languages: Urdu (0.85%), Punjabi (0.66%), Mandarin (0.52%), Greek (0.5%), Italian (0.45%)
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
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 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Reynella South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 966
Nearby (within 10km)
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - The Cottage CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.1km
- Morphett Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 964
- Reynella Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1006
- Sunrise Christian School Morphett ValePrimary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1067
- SEDA College SA - Hallett Cove CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Pimpala Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 987
- Hallett Cove South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 984
- Woodend Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1048
- Antonio Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1020
- Prescott College SouthernCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1035
- Southern Vales Christian College - Morphett Vale CampusCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1051
- Southern Montessori School - Morphett Vale CampusCombined · Independent · 2.4km
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night 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
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
Is Reynella safe?
Reynella has a residential safety score of 79/100, 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 4,901 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Reynella?
In Reynella, the median house price is $800K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Reynella from Adelaide CBD?
Reynella is about 20.0 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 72 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Reynella?
Reynella has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 966 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Reynella?
Reynella has a transport score of 59/100 and 26 bus stops.