Moving to Old Reynella SA 5161
What the official numbers say about living in Old Reynella — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $745,000 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $330 a week, against a median household income of $1,387 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Old Reynella grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,301 → 3,458 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Polish, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Old Reynella sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest train station: Hallett Cove Beach, 4 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Old Reynella Interchange, 250 m north-west.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 17.2 km north.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 20 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 26 schools · 21 cafes & restaurants · 11 supermarkets · 20 parks — see them all on the Old Reynella profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Reynella Primary School 550 m · Prescott College Southern 1 km · Sunrise Christian School, Morphett Vale 1 km · Reynella South Primary School 1.6 km · Reynella East College 1.7 km · Southern Vales Christian College 1.8 km · Woodcroft Primary School 1.8 km · Emmaus Catholic School 1.8 km
Groceries: Foodland 800 m · Woolworths 1.5 km · Drakes 1.8 km · ALDI 1.9 km · ALDI 2 km · Coles 2.1 km · Foodland 2.5 km · Trott Park IGA 3 km
Parks and reserves: Pimpala Reserve 1.1 km · D.J. Abbott Park 1.5 km · Barton Drive Reserve 1.6 km · Pickard Reserve 1.7 km · Southbank Boulevard Reserve 1.9 km · Sandy Glass Court Reserve 2 km · Hassel Reserve 2 km · Woodcroft Dog Park 2.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Old Reynella, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Magpie · Little Raven · Pacific Black Duck · Red Wattlebird · New Holland Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Old Reynella, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Reynella here | 3,458 | $745,000 | 4/10 | 16% |
| Reynella East | 1,990 | $857,000 | 3/10 | 29% |
| Reynella | 4,836 | $831,050 | 3/10 | 14% |
| Woodcroft | 11,326 | $921,750 | 5/10 | 29% |
| Sheidow Park | 6,731 | $1,011,500 | 7/10 | 14% |
| Trott Park | 3,124 | $1,045,000 | 6/10 | 21% |
| Morphett Vale | 24,002 | $785,100 | 2/10 | 17% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Onkaparinga — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Kingston — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5161 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Old Reynella profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Old Reynella has a median sale price of $745,000 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $330 a week.
The population grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,301 people to 3,458. It sits about 20 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Hallett Cove Beach station is roughly 4 km away. Local government is Onkaparinga council, and the federal seat is Kingston.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Old Reynella vs Reynella East · Old Reynella vs Reynella.
Nearby guides: Reynella East · Reynella · Woodcroft · Sheidow Park · Trott Park · Morphett Vale.
Keep an eye on Old Reynella
One email when this data meaningfully changes — new census figures, prices, rankings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.