Reynella
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is 10,768 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 482 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,286. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: Reynella had an estimated resident population of 10,737 in June 2024 and gained 98 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,396 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Reynella's growth rate of 4.7% since census is close to that of its SA3 area (4.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 are adopted, adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels based on 2021 data released in 2023. Future population dynamics suggest a median increase, with Reynella expected to expand by 785 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 7.0% over the 17 years.

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, 18 approvals have been recorded. An average of 1.4 new residents per year has been associated with each new home built between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. The average construction cost value for new homes was $286,000 during this period.

In FY26, commercial approvals valued at $13.6 million have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Reynella has experienced slightly higher development activity, with a 17.0% increase in dwellings approved per person over the past five years. This balance between supply and demand supports both buyer choice and current property values.

Detached houses accounted for 89.0% of new building activity, while medium and high-density housing made up the remaining 11.0%, reflecting Reynella's suburban identity with a focus on family homes. With approximately 139 people per approval, Reynella maintains a low-density population. Population forecasts suggest Reynella will gain 754 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond projections.

Reynella has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Hurtle Grove at Old Reynella, The Green at Woodcroft, Bains Road Reconstruction, and Happy Valley Solar Farm & Water Treatment Plant Complex. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Reynella shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Reynella's workforce is balanced with both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services, with an unemployment rate of 4.2% as of June 2025.

This rate is 0.2% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Reynella is similar to Greater Adelaide at 61.7%. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

However, professional & technical services employ only 4.3% of local workers, lower than Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. Over the past year, ending June 2025, Reynella saw a 2.6% increase in employment alongside a 2.7% rise in labour force, leading to a slight unemployment rate increase of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide recorded similar growth rates for employment and labour force with a marginal unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Reynella's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

In financial year 2022, Reynella had a median income among taxpayers of $50,180 and an average level of $54,715. These figures are lower than the national average and compare to $52,592 (median) and $64,886 (average) across Greater Adelaide respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income would be approximately $56,618 and average income around $61,735, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Reynella rank modestly, between the 23rd and 29th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution shows that 33.8% of locals (3,639 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to broader trends across the region at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Reynella, 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 structure at the latest Census showed 88.6% houses and 11.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 88.9% houses and 10.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Reynella was at 33.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.9% and rented ones at 19.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,365, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,452. Median weekly rent in Reynella was recorded at $325, compared to Adelaide metro's $314. Nationally, Reynella's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 68.2% of all households, including 27.2% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.8%, with lone person households at 29.5% and group households making up 2.1%. 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%, substantially lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 30.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education. Reynella has 4 schools with a combined enrollment of 2,563 students, demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 986) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 2 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. The area functions as an education hub with 23.8 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 13.6, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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 that together facilitate 2,445 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents in Reynella live from the nearest transport stop is 180 meters.

On average, there are 349 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Reynella is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Reynella faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data. Both younger and older age groups have a notable prevalence of common health conditions.

Only approximately 47% (~5,082 people) of Reynella's total population has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis (10.1%) and mental health issues (9.8%), while 61.1% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 62.9% across Greater Adelaide. Reynella has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.1% (2,379 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 21.0%. The health outcomes among seniors in Reynella are broadly similar to those of the general 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 cultural diversity aligns with the broader region, with 79.3% born in Australia, 91.6% being citizens, and 91.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion at 38.3%. Islam is overrepresented at 1.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 0.7%.

Top ancestry groups are English (34.6%), Australian (27.9%), and Scottish (6.8%). Welsh, German, and Polish show notable divergences: Welsh is equally represented at 0.8%, German slightly underrepresented at 5.2% compared to the region's 5.4%, and Polish slightly overrepresented at 1.0%.

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. Conversely, the 15-24 cohort makes up 11.3%, lower than Greater Adelaide's figure. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.5% to 8.0%. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 11.9% to 11.2%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Reynella. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 96%, reaching 713 people from 362. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 68% of total population growth, reflecting Reynella's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 25-34 and 65-74 cohorts are forecasted to experience population declines.