Reynella East SA

Postcode 5161 · Onkaparinga LGA

Reynella East is a small community in South Australia within the Onkaparinga local government area (postcode 5161). With a population of 1,990, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $63K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, German.

The median house price in Reynella East is $857,000, having grown strongly 8.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $620. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,385.

Reynella East is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 988, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 15 bus stops. The crime rate in the Onkaparinga LGA is moderate at 4,020 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Reynella East offers a gross rental yield of 3.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($857K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 13.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +8.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$857K/$950K Near Median
Affordability13.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+8.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education4/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$857K
8.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$315
POPULATION
1,990
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,215
Personal Income /wk$660
Mortgage /mth$1,385
CRIME (Onkaparinga LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,020
Total Incidents80
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops15
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA988
Total Students1,938
Government1
Reynella East CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 988
Data: 2025-Q4