Reynella
SA 5161 • Greater Adelaide
About Reynella
Reynella is an established residential suburb in Adelaide's southern corridor, located approximately 25 kilometres south of the CBD within the City of Onkaparinga. With a population of 4,836 and a median age of 38, it is a mature, predominantly Australian-born community with strong British and European heritage. Household incomes are modest, sitting below the national median, reflecting its character as a comfortable, working-to-middle-class neighbourhood with accessible housing.
The suburb offers a quiet suburban lifestyle with easy reach of the McLaren Vale wine region to the south and the beaches of Christies Beach to the west. Local amenities include schools, sporting clubs, and neighbourhood shopping, while the Southern Expressway provides convenient commuter access into central Adelaide. Reynella is well regarded as an affordable and family-friendly base in Adelaide's south, with a close-knit community feel and a mix of established homes suited to families and first-home buyers.
Reynella falls under postcode 5161 and is governed by Onkaparinga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Reynell electorate.
Location
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
11 state housing + 3 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 288
- 2. India 52
- 3. New Zealand 45
- 4. Philippines 36
- 5. Scotland 36
- 6. Germany 31
- 7. Pakistan 31
- 8. South Africa 28
- 9. Netherlands 22
- 10. Ireland 20
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)