Old Reynella vs Sheidow Park
Old Reynella (median $930,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Sheidow Park ($940,000). Over the past year, Old Reynella (+14.8%) ran 7.7 percentage points ahead of Sheidow Park (+7.1%) on house-price growth.
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Old Reynella and Sheidow Park side by side
| Measure | Old Reynella | Sheidow Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $930,000 | $940,000 |
| Median unit | $216,000 | $253,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +14.8% | +7.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $665/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,458 | 6,731 |
| 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
Old Reynella scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sheidow Park (1020) sits above Old Reynella (1008). Sheidow Park skews owner-occupied (88%), Old Reynella runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
- For buyers
- Old Reynella is the lower entry point at $930,000 median, 1% 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: Sheidow Park delivers the better gross yield (3.68% 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
- Sheidow Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1008). Sheidow Park also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Old Reynella vs Sheidow Park: common questions
Is Old Reynella or Sheidow Park cheaper to buy in?
Old Reynella has the lower median house price at $930,000, roughly 1% below Sheidow Park ($940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Old Reynella or Sheidow Park?
Over the past 12 months, Old Reynella grew +14.8% vs +7.1% in Sheidow Park, a gap of 7.7 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 Sheidow Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sheidow Park scores 1020 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 Sheidow Park?
Old Reynella scores 20/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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 Sheidow Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.68% in Sheidow Park 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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