Reynella East (SA)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region alongside address validations performed by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Reynella East has an estimated population of 2,034 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 44 residents (2.2%) compared to the 1,990 individuals registered in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from a resident headcount of 2,032, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP numbers from June 2025 together with subsequent address confirmation. Such a population count corresponds to a density of 1,506 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure recorded across Australian territories analyzed by Districts. The primary driver of local growth was net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 51.0% of the aggregate population increase in recent times.

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The suburb of Reynella East features a balanced labor force split between professional and trade roles, with a solid footprint in essential service fields, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.8% over the prior year, based on Districts aggregations of local statistical data. In March 2026, there were 1,056 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.4% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%. Meanwhile, workforce participation is slightly soft at 63.2% compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 66.6%. Census returns indicate that a modest 8.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.

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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 show that personal earnings in the suburb of Reynella East sit below national averages, with a median of $47,043 and an average of $51,295. These figures contrast with the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Adjusting for Wage Price Index expansion of 10.17% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $51,827 for the median and $56,512 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Reynella East are positioned between the 14th and 21st percentiles on a national scale. The statistics show that 29.5% of the population, representing 600 people, falls into the $1,500 - weekly income bracket, which closely tracks the metropolitan distribution of . Financial strain from housing costs is substantial, with residents retaining only of their income, placing the area in the th percentile.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Reynella East at the time of the latest Census consisted of 86.3% separate houses and 13.7% alternative housing options like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to the metropolitan Adelaide mix of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Reynella East was much higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average, standing at 37.2%, while the remaining properties were held under a mortgage (48.2%) or occupied by tenants (14.6%). The median monthly home loan payment of $1,385 was notably lower than the Adelaide metropolitan benchmark of $1,562, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $315, compared to the wider metropolitan figure of $320. Nationally, mortgage obligations in the suburb of Reynella East are significantly below the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent costs are much lower than the national median of $375.

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Families represent the majority of local households at 66.6%, consisting of couples with children at 22.8%, couples without children at 29.6%, and single parent households at 13.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.4%, with lone person households representing 31.8% and group living situations accounting for 1.6% of the total. The typical household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Academic metrics show some hurdles for the area, as university graduation rates stand at 16.2%, which is substantially lower than the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Practical and technical certifications are common, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificate level training at 30.4%.

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Public transit records show 15 active transit stops servicing the suburb of Reynella East, all of which are bus stops. These locations are connected to 14 distinct routes, which combine to support 455 passenger trips each week. Transit access is highly rated, with typical dwellings situated 148 meters from their closest stop. Due to the residential character of the neighborhood, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 91%. The average rate of car ownership is 1.3 per household. A modest 8.8% of the population worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Public health records indicate notable hurdles in the suburb of Reynella East, according to an evaluation by Districts of local death rates and the prevalence of long-term medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a very low rate of private health insurance, which covers roughly 47% of the community, representing approximately 962 people. This tracks below the Greater Adelaide level of 52.7% and the national rate of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Reynella East displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 80.1% of residents born in Australia, 92.1% holding citizenship, and 92.6% using only English at home. The predominant faith is Christianity, which is practiced by 38.2% of the local population. However, the most notable anomaly is in the category of Other religions, which represents 0.8% of the population, compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age in the suburb of Reynella East is 45 years, which is older than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 13.4% compared to the Adelaide metropolitan area, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 11.3%. Post-2021 Census calculations show the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 7.8% to 9.7% of the local population, while the 35 to 44 age bracket decreased from 13.0% to 11.9%. Demographic forecasts suggest the age profile of the suburb of Reynella East will transform by 2041, with the 85+ bracket expected to grow the fastest at 98%, adding residents to reach a total of . Seniors aged + are projected to account for of the total population growth, reinforcing local aging trends, whereas the to and to age groups are expected to experience absolute declines.

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Reynella East currently has an estimated 63 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 68 children aged 0-2 and 45 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 22% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 58 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 177. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.