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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Reynella's population is around 10,782 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 496 people (4.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,286 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,737 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 101 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,398 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Reynella's 4.8% growth since the census positions it within 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.4%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 50.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the area expected to expand by 785 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 6.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

Reynella has experienced around 60 dwellings receiving development approval each year, totalling 301 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 48 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 1.4 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, while new homes are being built at an average value of $286,000. Additionally, $13.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Reynella has slightly more development (17.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), balancing buyer choice with support for current property values. New building activity shows 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% medium and high-density housing, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. At around 139 people per approval, Reynella reflects a low density area.

Population forecasts indicate Reynella will gain 740 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 13 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Hurtle Grove at Old Reynella, The Green at Woodcroft, Bains Road Reconstruction, and Happy Valley Solar Farm & Water Treatment Plant Complex, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Reynella ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Reynella has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.8%, and 5.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 5,711 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is in line with Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Adelaide's 67.2%. Based on Census responses, a low 8.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care and social assistance, retail trade, and construction. In contrast, professional and technical services employ just 4.3% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increase by 5.1% alongside a labour force increase of 4.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 4.2%, labour force growth of 3.9%, with unemployment falling 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Reynella. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Reynella's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Reynella SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $53,046 with the average level standing at $57,751. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $57,714 (median) and $62,833 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Reynella, between the 22nd and 29th percentiles. Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 33.8% of locals (3,644 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.8% in the same category. 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

Dwelling structure within Reynella, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 88.6% houses and 11.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Reynella was in line with that of Adelaide metro, at 33.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (46.9%) or rented (19.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Adelaide metro average at $1,365, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $325, compared to Adelaide metro's $1,562 and $320. Nationally, Reynella's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 68.2% of all households, comprising 27.2% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.8%, with lone person households at 29.5% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (16.6%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (30.2%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 81 active transport stops operating within Reynella, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 32 individual routes, collectively providing 2,440 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 180 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. A relatively low 8.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

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, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~5,196 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide. The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.1 and 9.8% of residents, respectively, while 61.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 22.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,437 people), which is higher than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though ranking 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 was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 79.3% of its population born in Australia, 91.6% being citizens, and 91.0% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Reynella is Christianity, which makes up 38.3% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Islam, which comprises 1.4% of the population, compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Reynella are English, comprising 34.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 27.8%, Australian, comprising 27.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 22.8%, and Scottish, comprising 6.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Reynella (vs 0.6% regionally), Polish at 1.0% (vs 1.0%) and German at 5.2% (vs 5.1%).

Reynella's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The 40-year median age in Reynella is similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and similarly somewhat older than Australia's 38 years. The 75 - 84 age group shows strong representation at 8.5% compared to Greater Adelaide, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 13.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.5% to 8.5% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 11.9% to 11.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Reynella. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 95% (347 people), reaching 713 from 365. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 64% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.