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 approximately 10,765 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 479 people, a growth rate of 4.7%, since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 10,286. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,737 in June 2024 and an additional 97 validated new addresses since the Census date. Reynella's population density stands at 1,396 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 4.7% is comparable to its SA3 region's rate of 4.8%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.8% of Reynella's population gains in 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 by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends suggest Reynella will experience an increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the area's population is expected to expand by 785 persons, recording a total gain of 7.0% over the 17-year period based on the latest population numbers.

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

Reynella has experienced approximately 60 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports development approval data on a financial year basis, with 301 total approvals in the past five years from FY21 to FY25, and 2 approvals so far in FY26. On average, 1.4 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years. The average construction value for new homes is $362,000.

In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $13.6 million. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Reynella's construction levels are 17.0% higher on a per capita basis over the past five years. New building activity consists of 89.0% detached dwellings and 11.0% medium and high-density housing.

Reynella has a low density population, with approximately 139 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 757 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply is expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially exceeding current population growth forecasts.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Hurtle Grove at Old Reynella, The Green at Woodcroft, Bains Road Reconstruction, and Happy Valley Solar Farm & Water Treatment Plant Complex. The following list details 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 consists of an equal proportion of white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%.

Over the past year, employment grew by 2.6%. As of June 2025, 5,502 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide at 61.7%.

Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction are the leading employment industries among residents. Professional & technical services employ only 4.3% of local workers, lower than Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. The residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the difference between working population and resident population in Census data. In the 12 months prior to June 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, while labour force grew by 2.7%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Adelaide had similar growth rates for employment and labour force, with marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data from Sep-25 shows South Australia's employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year, adding 9,370 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, aligning with the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts for May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion 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, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Reynella had a median income among taxpayers of $50,180 and an average level of $54,715 in financial year 2022. Both figures are below the national average and compare to levels of $52,592 and $64,886 across Greater Adelaide respectively. As of March 2025, current estimates would be approximately $55,614 (median) and $60,641 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Reynella rank modestly, between the 23rd and 29th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 33.8% of locals (3,638 people) with incomes between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to broader trends across the region showing 31.8% in the same category. 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.6% houses and 11.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 89.2% 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 $325, compared to Adelaide metro's $314. Nationally, Reynella's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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, consisting of 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% 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 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 account for 9.7% and certificates for 30.2%.

Educational participation is high at 25.5%, including 9.7% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education. Reynella's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,563 students. The area functions as an educational hub with 23.8 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 13.6%.

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 from a resident's home to the nearest stop is 180 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, each route makes 349 trips per day, resulting in 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% (~5,081 people) of Reynella's total population has private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis (affecting 10.1% of residents) and mental health issues (9.8%). However, 61.1% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's 62.9%. 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 population composition was found to align with the broader regional average in terms of cultural diversity, as of July 2016. Approximately 79.3% were born in Australia, 91.6% held citizenship, and 91.0% spoke English exclusively at home. Christianity was identified as the predominant religion, practiced by 38.3% of Reynella's population.

Islam, however, showed a notable increase from the regional average of 0.7% to 1.4%. The top three ancestry groups based on parental birth were English (34.6%), Australian (27.9%), and Scottish (6.8%). Some ethnicities exhibited variations in representation: Welsh was overrepresented at 0.8%, matching the regional average, while German showed a slight decrease to 5.2% from the regional 5.4%. Polish population stood at 1.0%, slightly above the regional average of 0.9%.

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 average 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%, less prevalent compared to Greater Adelaide. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75-84 age group grew from 6.5% to 8.0%. The 55-64 cohort declined from 11.9% to 11.2%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Reynella. Notably, the 85+ group is expected to grow by 97%, reaching 713 people from 362. The combined 65+ age groups will account for 68% of total population growth, reflecting Reynella's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 25-34 and 65-74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.