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Happy Valley vs Reynella East

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.8 km apart, on the same open data. Happy Valley scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

Happy ValleyReynella East
Active7087
Safety8968
Wealth4512
Value224
Parks5676
Cafés5728
Transit1577
Green space9490
Active & healthy7472
Schools nearby (OSM)2864
Median rent$360/wk $315/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$895,500$805,000
House sales this quarter365
Population11,4201,990
Full profile Happy Valley in full Reynella East in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Happy Valley safer than Reynella East?

Happy Valley scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Happy Valley or Reynella East?

Reynella East has the lower median house price of the two ($805,000 vs $895,500).

Should I live in Happy Valley or Reynella East?

Happy Valley scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Happy Valley or Reynella East.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →