Reynella

Reynella is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Reynella's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 10,777 people. This figure represents an increase of 491 individuals since the census in 2021, which recorded a population of 10,286. The estimated resident population from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in June 2024 was 10,737, with an additional 98 validated new addresses added since the census date contributing to this growth. Reynella's population density is around 1,397 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth of 4.8% since the census places it within 1.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.2%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 50.8% of overall population gains during recent periods in Reynella.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population dynamics suggest an increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Reynella expected to expand by 785 persons to reach a total population of approximately 11,562 by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 6.9% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Reynella among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Reynella has received approximately 60 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 301 homes. As of FY26, 44 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.4 new residents per year have arrived for each new home built between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost value of new homes has been $286,000.

In FY26, $13.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Reynella has slightly more development, being 17.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. The majority of new building activity consists of detached houses (89.0%), maintaining Reynella's suburban identity and catering to buyers seeking space.

With around 139 people per approval, Reynella reflects a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Reynella is projected to gain 745 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Reynella has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Hurtle Grove at Old Reynella, The Green at Woodcroft, Bains Road Reconstruction, and Happy Valley Solar Farm & Water Treatment Plant Complex. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Reynella maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Reynella's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with prominent essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.0% in the past year, seeing a 3.6% employment growth. As of September 2025, 5,616 residents are employed, mirroring Greater Adelaide's 3.9% unemployment rate and 66.5% workforce participation.

Census data shows 8.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. However, professional & technical services employ only 4.3% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.3%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the working population count versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, Reynella saw employment increase by 3.6%, with labour force growth at 3.5%, maintaining a stable unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded 3.0% employment growth and 2.9% labour force growth, with a slight unemployment decrease of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Reynella's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.5% in five years and 13.7% in ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

In financial year 2023, Reynella SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $53,046 and an average income of $57,751, both below the national averages. Compared to Greater Adelaide's figures of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average), Reynella's incomes were lower. By September 2025, with an 8.8% wage growth since financial year 2023, estimated median income would be approximately $57,714 and average income $62,833. According to 2021 Census figures, Reynella's incomes rank modestly, between the 22nd and 29th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution shows 33.8% of locals (3,642 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week, similar to the region's 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 84.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 23rd percentile.

Reynella is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Reynella's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.6% houses and 11.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Reynella was at 33.7%, aligning with Adelaide metro's figure, while mortgaged dwellings were at 46.9% and rented dwellings at 19.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reynella was $1,365, below the Adelaide metro average of $1,562, and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Reynella was recorded at $325, compared to Adelaide metro's $320 and the national figure of $375.

Reynella has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 68.2 percent of all households, including 27.2 percent couples with children, 26.8 percent couples without children, and 13.3 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.8 percent, with lone person households at 29.5 percent and group households comprising 2.1 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Reynella fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.6%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with a rate of 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (30.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 25.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (9.7%), secondary education (6.6%), and tertiary education (4.1%).

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Reynella has 81 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 32 different routes, together offering 2440 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically living 180 metres from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to Reynella's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant transport mode at 91%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 348 trips per day, equating to approximately 30 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Reynella is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Reynella faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across all age groups but particularly so among older cohorts. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of Reynella's total population (~5,194 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.1%) and mental health issues (9.8%). Conversely, 61.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. Reynella has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.1%, with 2,381 people, compared to 19.0% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Reynella records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Reynella's population was found to align with the broader area's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 79.3% born in Australia, 91.6% being citizens, and 91.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Reynella, making up 38.3% of its population. However, Islam showed an overrepresentation at 1.4%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 3.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (34.6%), Australian (27.9%), and Scottish (6.8%), all higher than regional averages. Notably, Welsh (0.8%) was slightly overrepresented in Reynella versus regionally (0.6%), as were Polish (1.0%) and German (5.2%).

Reynella's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Reynella is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years, but somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age group constitutes 8.0% of Reynella's population, higher than Greater Adelaide's percentage, while the 15-24 cohort makes up 11.3%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.5% to 8.0%, and the 55-64 cohort has declined slightly from 11.9% to 11.2%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Reynella. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 96%, reaching 713 people from 363. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 68% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 25-34 and 65-74 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.