Old Reynella vs Reynella
Reynella (median $850,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Old Reynella ($930,000). Over the past year, Old Reynella (+14.8%) ran 0.7 percentage points ahead of Reynella (+14.1%) on house-price growth.
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Old Reynella and Reynella side by side
| Measure | Old Reynella | Reynella |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $930,000 | $850,000 |
| Median unit | $216,000 | $216,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +14.8% | +14.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $320/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 1012 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 48 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,458 | 4,836 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 603 mm | 603 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Reynella scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Reynella (1012) sits above Old Reynella (1008).
- For buyers
- Reynella is the lower entry point at $850,000 median, 9% 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: Reynella delivers the better gross yield (3.79% vs 3.63%), but Old Reynella 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 1008).
Old Reynella vs Reynella: common questions
Is Old Reynella or Reynella cheaper to buy in?
Reynella has the lower median house price at $850,000, roughly 9% below Old Reynella ($930,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Old Reynella or Reynella?
Over the past 12 months, Old Reynella grew +14.8% vs +14.1% in Reynella, a gap of 0.7 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 have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Reynella scores 1012 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?
Reynella scores 48/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.79% in Reynella vs 3.63% in Old Reynella. 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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