Reynella East
SA 5161 • Greater Adelaide
About Reynella East
Reynella East is a compact, established residential suburb in Adelaide's southern suburbs, located approximately 26 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Onkaparinga. Covering just 1.35 square kilometres at an elevation of around 112 metres, the suburb had a population of 1,990 at the 2021 Census, with a mature demographic profile — the median age of 45 and a relatively high proportion of residents aged over 65 reflect the area's long-established, settled character. Median household income of $1,215 per week and median monthly mortgage of $1,385 are broadly in line with greater Adelaide outer-suburban norms.
Reynella East is well-positioned near the Southern Expressway, providing direct access to Adelaide's CBD and onwards to the Fleurieu Peninsula and McLaren Vale wine region. Residents benefit from proximity to the commercial centres of Morphett Vale and Reynella, which offer supermarkets, medical services, and local retail. Bus services connect the suburb to the Adelaide metro network and nearby train stations on the Seaford line. The community is predominantly Anglo-Australian, reflecting the settled character of southern Adelaide's older suburbs, and the area offers a quiet, family-friendly environment particularly appealing to retirees and established families.
Reynella East falls under postcode 5161 and is governed by Onkaparinga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hurtle Vale electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro bus routes (local) — Christie Downs station / Morphett Vale / Noarlunga Centre 10-20 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Southern Expressway provides direct north-south corridor; park-and-ride available at Christie Downs
Mostly residential with most errands requiring a car; local bus routes provide connections to nearby shopping centres
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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55-63 Concord Drive
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63 Malbeck Drive
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119-135 Sherriffs Road
Housing 2021 Census
30 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 150
- 2. Germany 20
- 3. Scotland 20
- 4. South Africa 15
- 5. Philippines 12
- 6. Egypt 10
- 7. India 10
- 8. Netherlands 10
- 9. New Zealand 9
- 10. Pakistan 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)