Old Reynella

An assessment of population growth drivers in Old Reynella reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of Old Reynella is estimated at around 3,687 people. This reflects an increase of 229 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,458 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,673 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 80 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,668 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Old Reynella's growth rate of 6.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.4%. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered 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 a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, Old Reynella is expected to increase by just below the median for Australian statistical areas, with an estimated increase of 344 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 7.5% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Old Reynella when compared nationally

Old Reynella has experienced around 27 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, this totals an estimated 138 homes. As of FY-26, 22 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.1 new residents arrive per new home each year over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand dynamic.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $362,000, higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. This financial year has seen $2.1 million in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Old Reynella has 60.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. New developments consist of 88.0% detached dwellings and 12.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The location has approximately 140 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Old Reynella is expected to grow by 275 residents through to 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Old Reynella has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to influence this area. Notable projects include The Green at Woodcroft, Hurtle Grove at Old Reynella, the Happy Valley Solar Farm & Water Treatment Plant Complex, and YAS Property Development - Morphett Vale Project. The following list outlines these projects in order of likely relevance.

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

Old Reynella has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.5%. As of September 2025, 1,882 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.3% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation is lower at 64.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, only 8.5% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area specializes in health care & social assistance with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level, while professional & technical employs just 4.8% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.3%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.5% and labour force grew by 3.4%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 2.9%, and a decrease in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Old Reynella's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Old Reynella had a median income among taxpayers of $50,393 and an average income of $54,948. This is lower than the national average of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since June 30, 2023, current estimates for Old Reynella would be approximately $54,828 (median) and $59,783 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows household income in Old Reynella ranks at the 27th percentile, family income at the 28th percentile, and personal income at the 29th percentile. The largest income bracket comprises 34.4% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (1,268 residents). In terms of housing affordability, only 84.2% of income remains in Old Reynella, ranking at the 28th percentile.

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

Old Reynella's housing structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.0% houses and 14.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Old Reynella was higher at 34.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.0% and rented ones at 20.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,441, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Old Reynella was $330, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Old Reynella's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 69.0% of all households, including 28.4% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.0%, with lone person households at 29.4% and group households making up 2.2% 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 Old Reynella fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.9%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (28.8%). Educational participation is high at 25.7%, with 9.8% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 40 operational public transport stops in Old Reynella, offering a variety of bus services. These stops are served by 26 different routes, facilitating 2,192 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents typically residing 144 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward; cars remain the primary mode at 88%, while buses account for 6%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 8.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 313 trips daily across all routes, equating to roughly 54 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Old Reynella is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Old Reynella faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 49% of the total population (around 1,797 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.4% and 9.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 60.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age individuals in the area face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The population aged 65 and over is higher than the Greater Adelaide average at 23.9% (881 people). While health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with national rankings, they present some challenges.

In terms of cultural diversity, Old 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

Old Reynella's population was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 76.9% born in Australia, 91.4% being citizens, and 90.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was identified as the main religion in Old Reynella, comprising 40.1% of its population. However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation in Old Reynella, with 0.1% compared to the regional average of 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English at 34.8%, Australian at 28.6%, and Scottish at 6.8%, each substantially higher than their respective regional averages of 27.8%, 22.8%, and 5.9%. Notably, German was overrepresented at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 5.1%, Welsh at 0.7% versus 0.6%, and Dutch at 1.7% against 1.2%.

Old Reynella's median age exceeds the national pattern

Old Reynella has a median age of 42, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly exceeds the national norm of 38. The percentage of people aged 85 and above in Old Reynella is strong at 5.0%, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25-34 age group is less prevalent at 11.3%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of individuals aged 75 to 84 has increased from 6.5% to 8.6%, whereas the percentage of people aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 12.7% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Old Reynella's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 90%, reaching 351 people from the current 184. This growth is led by an aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 73% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 65-74 age groups are expected to experience population declines.