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Reynella Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Reynella Compares
Reynella vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Reynella | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,346 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $320 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ≈SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5161 covers Reynella, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 20 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - South region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Onkaparinga.
According to the 2021 Census, Reynella has a population of 4,836 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,346, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. The Indigenous population is 75 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Reynella includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 1,972 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Reynella scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Reynella is served by Reynella South Primary School.
Reynella is part of the Onkaparinga statistical area in South Australia.
Reynella Details
| Postcode | 5161 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,836 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,346/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $718/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1167/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,972 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 75 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.09814 |
| Longitude | 138.527444 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 20 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Onkaparinga |
| Local Government | Onkaparinga |
| Federal Electorate | Kingston |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 875 (18.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 520 (10.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,478 (30.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,081 (22.4%) |
| 65+ years | 882 (18.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 536 (11.1%) |
| Asthma | 534 (11.0%) |
| Diabetes | 369 (7.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 207 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 156 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 117 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 25 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 95 (4.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 706 (36.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 800 (40.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 358 (18.3%) |
Schools in Reynella
Suburbs Near Reynella
Same Postcode (5161)
More Reynella Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.