Reynella East, 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 Reynella East, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Reynella East |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.08798 |
| Longitude | 138.55272 |
| Population | 1,943 |
| Density | 1450.0 /km² |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Elevation | 120 m |
| Postcode | 5161 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 18 km south-southwest |
Reynella East is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,943. The locality covers an area of 1.3 km², giving a population density of about 1450.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 120 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Reynella East is located at 35.0880°S, 138.5527°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5161.
Reynella East rises from the South Australian plains with a gentle character, its streets unfurling beneath a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light, particularly as the day begins to wane and the colours of the western horizon deepen to shades of apricot and rose. It lies 4.3 km north-north-east of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 31°T), and is situated 4.3 km east-south-east of Hallett Cove. The landscape here is one of mild contours, a subtle undulation that guides the eye rather than challenges it, dotted with mature gum trees whose leaves rustle with a dry whisper in the breeze, casting shifting patterns of shade across manicured lawns and modest homes. The air carries a faint, dry scent, a mixture of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweeter perfume of flowering shrubs, a constant reminder of the Mediterranean climate that shapes the very rhythm of life in this Adelaide Hills fringe suburb.
The story of Reynella East is one that has unfolded with the broader development of the region, its roots intertwined with the agricultural pursuits that once dominated the surrounding country. While the broadacre farming has largely receded, the legacy remains, a subtle imprint on the land that now supports a more suburban existence, though pockets of viticulture still hint at the area's past, with vineyards stretching towards the horizon in neighbouring localities. The local economy is now a mosaic, a blend of services, retail, and residents who commute to larger employment centres, contributing to the steady, unhurried hum of daily activity. A notable feature is the proximity to the Sturt River, a tranquil waterway that offers a green corridor through the suburban sprawl, a place where the quiet persistence of nature can still be observed, a quiet counterpoint to the built environment.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Reynella East, 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 Reynella East, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Reynella East 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 Reynella East 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. |