Reynella, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Reynella Adelaide, South Australia
Moore Road Park, Reynella aerial, 2019
Established	1840
Postcode(s)	5161
LGA(s)	City of Onkaparinga
Region	Southern Adelaide
County	Adelaide
State electorate(s)	Reynell
Federal Division(s)	Kingston
Suburbs around Reynella: Hallett Cove Sheidow Park Trott Park Reynella Old Reynella Lonsdale Morphett Vale

Reynella is a suburb located in Adelaide, South Australia. It's a part of the bigger city area.

You can find Reynella about 20 kilometers (about 12 miles) south of Adelaide's main city center. It's in the northern part of the City of Onkaparinga. The suburb has clear borders: Main South Road is to its east, Sherriffs Road to its south, and the Field River to its north.

Over time, the area originally known as Reynella was split into three smaller suburbs. These are Reynella itself, Old Reynella (which is the oldest part with lots of history), and Reynella East.

For government purposes, Reynella is part of the Mawson and Mitchell areas in South Australia.

Reynella's History

The Reynella Post Office first opened its doors on September 5, 1856. Later, a "Reynella South" office also opened in 1963, but it closed a few years later in 1969.

Getting Around Reynella

Most people in Reynella use buses to get around. These buses are part of the Adelaide Metro network, which helps people travel across Adelaide.

The main roads that serve Reynella are South Road, Sherriffs Road, and Young Street. You can also use the Sherriffs Road exits on the Southern Expressway to reach the suburb.

For many years, from 1915 to 1969, Reynella also had a train station. It was part of the Willunga railway line, but this line is no longer in use.

Famous Spots in Reynella

One interesting spot in Reynella is often called Junk Food Junction or Junk Food Corner. This nickname came about because, a while ago, this intersection was unique. It had all four of the biggest fast-food restaurants located right there at the corner of South Road and Pimpala Road.

Shopping in Reynella

Reynella is conveniently located near a smaller shopping area called Southgate Plaza. For bigger shopping trips, people in Reynella often visit larger shopping centers. These include Westfield Marion and Centro Colonnades, which offer many more stores and services.

Well-Known People from Reynella

One notable person who came from or lived in Reynella is James Gilbert Woolcock. He was an expert in metals and mining. He worked as a mining consultant and engineer.