Old Reynella vs Reynella East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $745,000 and $857,000.
Old Reynella (median $745,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Reynella East ($857,000). Over the past year, Reynella East (+14.3%) ran 24.1 percentage points ahead of Old Reynella (-9.8%) on house-price growth.
Old Reynella scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Reynella East (1014) sits above Old Reynella (1008).
For buyers
Old Reynella is the lower entry point at $745,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Old Reynella delivers the better gross yield (4.54% vs 4.13%), but Reynella East has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Reynella East edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1008).
Common questions
Is Old Reynella or Reynella East cheaper to buy in?
Old Reynella has the lower median house price at $745,000, roughly 13% below Reynella East ($857,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Old Reynella or Reynella East?
Over the past 12 months, Reynella East grew +14.3% vs -9.8% in Old Reynella, a gap of 24.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Old Reynella or Reynella East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Reynella East scores 1014 vs 1008 in Old Reynella. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Old Reynella or Reynella East?
Old Reynella scores 20/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Old Reynella or Reynella East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.54% in Old Reynella vs 4.13% in Reynella East. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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