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SA · Onkaparinga Council

Old Reynella, SA, 5161

Current weather

12.7°CThunderstorm

75% humidity · 37.2 km/h wind · 13.6° / 12.1° today · 26 mm rain

Desirability index

45.9/100

#179 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Old Reynella is a smaller suburban community in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 3,458 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 202 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 58.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650, median house prices near $745,000 (down 10% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
3,458
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,387
Dwelling vacancy
4.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
59 of 1,442
Median monthly mortgage
$1,441
Employment rate
57.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
104 / 193 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$650
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$745,000
Median price change
-9.8%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
202
Against the person
23
Against property
179
Rate per 1,000 residents
58.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 150 residents
State safety percentile
69.8th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
83
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault8
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental35
  • Other Theft42
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle19
  • Theft From Shop56

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,001
  • Reynella Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1001

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

39 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 43 Old South Rd - North West side
  • Stop 44 Old South Rd - West side
  • Stop 70 Reynell Rd - South side
  • Stop 70A Reynell Rd - South side
  • Zone B Old Reynella Interchange

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

394 planning-related records

2026· 33 proposals

  • June 2026

  • 2 new back to back digital signs mounted on existing signage pylon
    2 -8 MAIN SOUTH RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling (Lot 614 PEEL CREEK DRIVE)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition including extension of living room and addition of bedrooms, deck, carport and verandah.
    9 BURGOYNE DR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Verandah with screen
    13 SAUVIGNON WAY OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, retaining wall and fencing (Lot 601 Peel Creek Drive)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Single Storey detached dwelling
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition to remove the redundant bottling hall area to allow emergency vehicle access to the existing warehouse (Retrospective)
    38 -44 PANALATINGA RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling (Lot 616 Pioneer Court)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling (Lot 629)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated fences and wall.
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Spa pool and fencing with associated verandah
    3 SIEGERSDORF CR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining walls (Lot 617 Pioneer court)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Verandah Replacement
    UNIT 1-65 13 WALNUT ST OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining walls (Lot 625 PEEL CREEK DRIVE)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls up to 750mm in height (Lot 609)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining walls (Lot 624 Peel Creek Drive)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to an existing warehouse, including building extension to accommodate offices, water tanks associated with fire upgrade and the removal of 5 regulated trees. Stage 1 - tree removal and construction of water tanks. Stage 2 - office extension.
    38 -44 PANALATINGA RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling (Lot 613 PEEL CREEK DRIVE)
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Verandah
    44 CONCORD DR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Carport
    LOT 1 MAIN SOUTH RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling
    LOT 522 BANKSIDE DR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • In-ground swimming pool with safety fence
    12 DEVONSHIRE CR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Verandah
    UNIT 1-65 13 WALNUT ST OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Retrospective application for enclosing pergola in breach of the approval conditions (145/4189/2005)
    5 SIEGERSDORF CR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Attached verandah
    32 MUSCATEL CCT OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Verandah
    26 BURGOYNE DR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • verandah
    9 BELLEVUE AV OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Attached verandah
    UNIT 3 235 OLD SOUTH RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Digital advertisement
    2 -8 MAIN SOUTH RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding - Shed
    31 CONCORD DR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Retrospective application for carport, swimming pool, verandah X 3 and outbuildings X 5.
    11 BEAUJOLAIS RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Installation of Fireplace to existing dwelling
    19 BELLEVUE AV OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
2025· 65 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Removal of one(1) regulated tree- Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Box)
    9 GAMAY DR OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    13 SINCLAIR CT OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Land Division (2 into 3) Conventional
    10A WALNUT ST OLD REYNELLA SA 5161;10B WALNUT ST OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
  • Community Title Land Division 1 Allotment into 16, the removal of 5 regulated and 9 significant trees, 3 x single storey dwellings and 13 x two storey dwellings.
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Torrens Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 3
    LOT 1001 REYNELL RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Partial change of use to existing place of worship to include an early learning centre, upgrade to existing playground, addition of balcony to first floor, new signage to front facade and facade upgrade to include new doors and windows.
    253 -255 OLD SOUTH RD OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Under Assessment
  • Above-ground swimming pool with safety barrier
    4 DUNSTONE CT OLD REYNELLA SA 5161Decision Made
2024· 118 proposals

118 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 74 proposals

74 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 66 proposals

66 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 37 proposals

37 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

64 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Stop 42 Old South Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 42 Old South Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 43 Old South Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 43 Old South Road - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 44 Old South Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 44 Old South Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 44 Panalatinga Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 44A Panalatinga Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 45 Burgoyne Drive - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 45 Burgoyne Drive - West sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

25 state heritage places

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Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart Early Learning - Old Reynellachildcare
  • Reynella Community Children's Centrechildcare

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
11
Parks (OSM)
11

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
45.9/100
Cohort rank
#179 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

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