Reynella vs Sheidow Park
Reynella (median $850,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Sheidow Park ($940,000). Over the past year, Reynella (+14.1%) ran 7.0 percentage points ahead of Sheidow Park (+7.1%) on house-price growth.
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Reynella and Sheidow Park side by side
| Measure | Reynella | Sheidow Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $850,000 | $940,000 |
| Median unit | $216,000 | $253,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +14.1% | +7.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $665/wk |
| Unit rent | $320/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1012 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,836 | 6,731 |
| Median age | 38 | 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 (48/100 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 Reynella (1012).
- For buyers
- Reynella is the lower entry point at $850,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Reynella carries both higher gross yield (3.79% vs 3.68%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Sheidow Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1012). Sheidow Park also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Reynella vs Sheidow Park: common questions
Is Reynella or Sheidow Park cheaper to buy in?
Reynella has the lower median house price at $850,000, roughly 10% 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, Reynella or Sheidow Park?
Over the past 12 months, Reynella grew +14.1% vs +7.1% in Sheidow Park, a gap of 7.0 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 Reynella or Sheidow Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sheidow Park scores 1020 vs 1012 in 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, Reynella or Sheidow Park?
Reynella scores 48/100 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, Reynella or Sheidow Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.79% in Reynella vs 3.68% in Sheidow Park. 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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