Old Reynella, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Old Reynella, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Old Reynella |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.09373 |
| Longitude | 138.54176 |
| Population | 3,349 |
| Density | 1501.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 105 m |
| Postcode | 5161 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 19 km south-southwest |
Old Reynella is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,349. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 1501.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 105 m above sea level. It lies approximately 19 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Old Reynella is located at 35.0937°S, 138.5418°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5161.
Old Reynella rests on the gentle slopes descending towards the coast, its landscape painted in the muted greens and browns characteristic of the Adelaide Plains. It lies 3.3 km north-north-east of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 22°T), and is situated 3.7 km south-east of Hallett Cove. The air here often carries the faint, clean scent of sea salt, a whisper from the neighbouring coastline, mingling with the drier, earthy aroma of the surrounding vineyards and scattered gum trees. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, soft shadows across the suburban streets, lending a quiet dignity to the older homes and their established gardens. It's a place where the horizon feels close, the sky a generous expanse that seems to hold the day's heat long after the sun has dipped below the western ridge.
The foundations of Old Reynella are deeply entwined with the early agricultural endeavours of South Australia, its history stretching back to the colony's nascent years. Established as a township in the mid-19th century, it quickly became a hub for the burgeoning wine industry that still defines much of the region's character. The rich, fertile soils, perfect for viticulture, drew settlers who planted vines that have now become part of the land's enduring story. While farming and wine remain vital economic threads, the proximity to the coast and the city has broadened its scope, fostering a vibrant local economy that balances its rural heritage with modern suburban life. Old Reynella holds a quiet pride in its past, a sense of continuity visible in the weathered stone of its older buildings and the established rhythm of daily life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Old Reynella, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Old Reynella, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Old Reynella includes the postcode (5161), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Onkaparinga), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Old Reynella is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |