Reynella, SA 5161 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Reynella is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5161, home to 4,836 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Marion local government area and roughly 20 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,836
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,346 /week
- Median personal income
- $718 /week
- Median family income
- $1,727 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Onkaparinga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kingston
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Reynella South Primary School
- Morphett Vale Primary School
- Hallett Cove South Primary School
- Reynella Primary School
- Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 42 bus stops
- Stop 49 Hillier Rd - West side
- Stop 49 Hillier Rd - East side
- Stop 48 The Strand - North West side
- Stop 48 The Strand - South East side
- Stop 47B The Strand - West side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 restaurants
- 29 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 16.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 73.6% of the 2,333 resolvable premises in Reynella. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 26.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 73.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 519 across postcode 5161 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 190 theft, 128 property damage, 111 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reynella?
Reynella (SA 5161) had 4,836 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Reynella?
The median advertised rent in Reynella is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Reynella?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Reynella covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Reynella South Primary School (1.1 km), Morphett Vale Primary School (1.2 km), Hallett Cove South Primary School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Reynella?
Reynella is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (73.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Reynella?
Across postcode 5161, 519 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (190), property damage (128), violent (111). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Reynella?
In Reynella, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (16.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Reynella?
42 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Reynella centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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