Old Reynella

SA 5161 • Greater Adelaide

3,458
Population (2021)
$36,764
Median Income
2.21 km²
Area
103m
Elevation

About Old Reynella

Old Reynella is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Onkaparinga (City) area. With a population of 3,458 and a median income of $36,764, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.21 km² at an elevation of 103m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Old Reynella combines affordability with quality of life.

Old Reynella falls under postcode 5161 and is governed by Onkaparinga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Reynell electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5161
Urban Area
Onkaparinga - Central North
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.09°, 138.54°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.21 km²
Elevation
103m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,441
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,383
Census 2021
3,458
2.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,084
Income 2021
$36,764
14.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,583
Born Overseas 776

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 289
  • 2. Philippines 60
  • 3. Scotland 53
  • 4. India 46
  • 5. New Zealand 31
  • 6. South Africa 28
  • 7. Poland 25
  • 8. China 23
  • 9. Germany 23
  • 10. United States 17
  • 11. Wales 15
  • 12. Pakistan 13
  • 13. Netherlands 11
  • 14. Iraq 10
  • 15. Italy 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,642
Australian 1,351
Scottish 321
Irish 262
German 243
Italian 93
Filipino 80
Dutch 79
Indian 58
Chinese 49

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,871
Both parents born in Australia
996
Both parents born overseas
485
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
54.6%
Christianity
38.0%
Islam
0.9%
Buddhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
178 (5.1%)
5-14 years
384 (11.1%)
15-19 years
215 (6.2%)
20-24 years
206 (6.0%)
25-34 years
404 (11.7%)
35-44 years
439 (12.7%)
45-54 years
431 (12.5%)
55-64 years
436 (12.6%)
65-74 years
376 (10.9%)
75-84 years
223 (6.4%)
85+ years
154 (4.5%)

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