Reynella East at a glance
Median house
$805,000
-3.6% over 12 months
Median unit
$216,000
Weekly rent
$650
Houses · units $315
Gross yield
4.2%
Houses, on the median
Population
1,990
Median age 45
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 5 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $805,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median (5 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $216,000, roughly 73% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-3.6%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $161,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -3.6%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Reynella East.
Median house price
$805,000
-3.6% over the past year. Median unit price $216,000.
Median of 5 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$805,000
-3.6% annual growth
$216,000
1,990
Median age: 45
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
5-year trajectory
at -3.6%/yr
2021
$967K
5-year change
-17%
2026
$805K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Reynella East.
Reynella East's median house price is $805,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 5 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5161 (SA), City of Marion, part of Greater Adelaide.
Reynella East (5161) sits in the Marion region of South Australia. The median house here is $805,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -3.6% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Reynella East has roughly 1,990 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Reynella East scores 4/100 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 11 government primary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Reynella East's population at 1,990, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,990
Median age
45
Family households
67%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.20% (median rent $650/wk against a $805,000 price tag). Units yield 7.58% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), 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 · Oct 20264.20%
Based on $805,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20267.58%
Based on $216,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026-3.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
63
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Reynella East.
Local schools for Reynella East
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Reynella East College
Braeview School
Reynella 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 Reynella East.
- What is the median house price in Reynella East?
- The median house price in Reynella East, SA 5161 is $805,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 5 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $216,000. Annual growth is -3.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Reynella East?
- A useful starting point is the Reynella East median house price of $805,000 (units $216,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Reynella East a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Reynella East is 4.2%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $805,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price fell 3.6% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Reynella East is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Reynella East postcode?
- Reynella East is in the 5161 postcode, in SA, in the City of Marion region.
- Where is Reynella East?
- Reynella East 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 Reynella East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Reynella East?
- There are 20 schools serving Reynella East on this page, including Reynella East College, Braeview School, Reynella Primary School.
- How walkable is Reynella East?
- Reynella East has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Reynella East?
- Reynella East is close to Old Reynella, Happy Valley, Reynella, Sheidow Park, Trott Park.
- What is the population of Reynella East?
- The population of Reynella East is approximately 1,990 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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