Old Reynella at a glance
Median house
$745,000
-9.8% year on year
Median unit
$216,000
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
3,458
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Old Reynella.
The postcode for Old Reynella is 5161 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Old Reynella is $745,000.
Old Reynella (5161) sits in the Marion region of South Australia. The median house here is $745,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -9.8% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Old Reynella has roughly 3,458 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Old Reynella scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Old Reynella's population at 3,458, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,458
Median age
42
Family households
69%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $745,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $216,000, roughly 71% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-9.8%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $149,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -9.8%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$745,000
-9.8% over the past year. Median unit price $216,000.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$745,000
-9.8% annual growth
$216,000
3,458
Median age: 42
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.54% (median rent $650/wk against a $745,000 price tag). Units yield 7.94% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20264.54%
Based on $745,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20267.94%
Based on $216,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026-9.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -9.8%/yr
2021
$1.2M
5-year change
-40%
2026
$745K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
150
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Old Reynella.
Local schools for Old Reynella
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Reynella Primary School
Reynella East College
Woodcroft Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Old Reynella.
- What is the median house price in Old Reynella?
- The median house price in Old Reynella, SA 5161 is $745,000. The median unit price is $216,000. Annual growth is -9.8%.
- What is the Old Reynella postcode?
- Old Reynella is in the 5161 postcode, in SA, in the City of Marion region.
- Where is Old Reynella?
- Old Reynella is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5161. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Marion region.
- What is the average rent in Old Reynella?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Old Reynella?
- There are 20 schools serving Old Reynella on this page, including Reynella Primary School, Prescott College Southern, Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale.
- How walkable is Old Reynella?
- Old Reynella has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Old Reynella?
- Old Reynella is close to Reynella East, Reynella, Sheidow Park, Woodcroft, Morphett Vale.
- What is the population of Old Reynella?
- The population of Old Reynella is approximately 3,458 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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