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 was approximately 10,782 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 496 people, a 4.8% rise from the 2021 Census count of 10,286 individuals. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,737 in June 2024 and the addition of 101 validated new addresses since the Census date. Reynella's population density was around 1,398 persons per square kilometer as of February 2026, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 4.8% growth since the census is within 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 area's 6.4%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.8% of Reynella's overall population gains during recent periods, driving its primary population growth.

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. These projections are adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends suggest Reynella will experience a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Reynella is expected to expand by 785 persons to reach a total population of approximately 11,567 by 2041, reflecting a gain of around 6.9% in total 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 per year over the past five financial years, totalling 301 homes. As of FY26, 44 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.4 new residents arrive annually for each new home built between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost value of new homes is $286,000.

In FY26, $13.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Reynella has seen slightly more development, with 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%), with medium and high-density housing making up the remainder (11.0%).

Reynella's population density is around 139 people per approval, reflecting a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Reynella is projected to gain 740 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones 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 outlines those most likely to be relevant.

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

Reynella has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 4.0%, and it has seen an estimated employment growth of 3.6% over the past year as of September 2025. In this month, 5,616 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate similar to Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

The workforce participation rate is also broadly similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, only 8.3% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include 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%. The predominantly residential area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 3.6% alongside labour force growth of 3.5%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 4.0%. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment and labour force growth of 3.0% and 2.9% respectively, with a slight fall in unemployment to 3.8%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest that over five years, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6%, and by 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Reynella's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023 indicates Reynella SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $53,046 and an average income of $57,751. This is below the national average of $66,852. In Greater Adelaide, the median income was $54,808 and the average was $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% from June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income for Reynella would be approximately $57,714 and average income would be around $62,833. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Reynella rank modestly, between the 22nd and 29th percentiles. Income distribution data shows that 33.8% of locals (3,644 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to the broader regional trend of 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Reynella, with only 84.2% of income remaining after housing costs, 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 in 2016 comprised 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 33.7%, similar to Adelaide metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.9% and rented ones at 19.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reynella in June 2018 was $1,365, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,562. Median weekly rent in Reynella in June 2018 was $325, slightly higher than Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Reynella's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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, including 27.2% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.8%, with lone person households at 29.5% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5 people.

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 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 comprise 9.7% and certificates make up 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.

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 2,440 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 180 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Reynella being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport 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. The service frequency averages 348 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual 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, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but are more pronounced among older cohorts. Private health cover is very low in Reynella, with approximately 48% of the total population (~5,196 people) having it, compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 10.1% of residents) and mental health issues (9.8%), while 61.1% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Reynella has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 22.6% (2,437 people) compared to 19.3% 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 be approximately in line with the broader regional average regarding cultural diversity, with 79.3% born in Australia, 91.6% being citizens, and 91.0% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Reynella is Christianity, accounting for 38.3% of its population. However, Islam was found to be overrepresented compared to the Greater Adelaide average, comprising 1.4% versus 3.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Reynella are English at 34.6%, Australian at 27.9%, and Scottish at 6.8%, all notably higher than regional averages. Additionally, certain ethnic groups show notable differences: Welsh is overrepresented at 0.8% versus 0.6%, Polish remains similar at 1.0%, and German is slightly higher at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 5.1%.

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 8.5% of Reynella's population, higher than Greater Adelaide's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 13.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.5% to 8.5%, and the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 11.9% to 11.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Reynella. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 95% (347 people), reaching 713 from 365. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 64% of total population growth, reflecting Reynella's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 65-74 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.