Reynella · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Reynella

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

More people own their own homes in Reynella than in most similar areas, with a very low rental rate of 18.4%. This is a place of large, family-style living where nearly 9 in 10 homes are separate houses. Typical housing costs here are generally lower than the national figures.

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📍 Reynella, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Reynella sits — Median rent (weekly)

$325 ▲ +25.0%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Reynella — lower than 65% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Reynella$325
5161, SA $325
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,365, which is well below the Australian figure of $1,863. Weekly rents are also lower than most areas, usually sitting at $325.

$325 ▲ +25.0%

Lower than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $325

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,365 ▲ +3.4%

Lower than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,320
  • 2016: $1,365
  • 2021: $1,365

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Reynella, $200–$349 is the majority at 57%; $350–$549 is next at 34%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Reynella, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 59%; Under $1,000 is next at 22%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong, with 32.2% of residents owning their place outright. This helps explain why the rental rate is far below the national figure of 30.6%.

18.4% ▼ -1.5%

Lower than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 18.7%
  • 2016: 20.3%
  • 2021: 18.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

32.2% ▲ +3.1%

Higher than 50% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 31.3%
  • 2016: 30.9%
  • 2021: 32.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Reynella, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 88.5% of the area, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. Most homes are large, with 86.1% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

88.5% ▲ +0.5%

Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 88.0%
  • 2016: 87.4%
  • 2021: 88.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.1% ▼ -1.0%

Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 86.9%
  • 2016: 85.2%
  • 2021: 86.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Reynella, Separate house is the majority at 89%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Reynella, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 65%; 4 bedrooms is next at 20%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Reynella [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/403041086/reynella/topic/housing-dwellings