Revesby
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Revesby are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Revesby's population is 18,685 as of August 2025. This shows an increase of 1,021 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,664. The change is inferred from ABS estimates of 18,506 in June 2024 and 154 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,670 persons per square kilometer, placing Revesby in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's growth rate of 5.8% since the 2021 census exceeds its SA3 area (4.0%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.8% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate a population increase just below the median of statistical areas nationally by 2041, with Revesby expected to grow by 2,279 persons, recording an overall gain of 11.2%.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Revesby among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Revesby has seen approximately 140 new homes approved each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25703 homes were approved, with a further 59 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 1.3 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built during this period, suggesting balanced supply and demand.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $475,000, aligning with regional patterns. This financial year has seen $7.6 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating Revesby's residential character. Comparatively, Revesby has slightly more development than the Greater Sydney average, with 41.0% more dwelling approvals per person over the past five years. This balances buyer choice while supporting current property values. However, building activity has slowed in recent years.

The new building activity shows a mix of 16.0% detached houses and 84.0% medium to high-density housing, marking a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 64.0% houses. Revesby has around 161 people per dwelling approval, indicating characteristics of a low-density area. Population forecasts project Revesby will gain 2,099 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Revesby has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that could affect this region. Notable projects include Uranus Road Culvert Upgrade, Rail Power Supply Upgrade at Revesby Station, 29-35 Lochinvar Road Seniors Housing, and Revesby Place Mixed Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Revesby shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Revesby has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 4.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4%.

As of June 2025, 10,015 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Revesby is lower at 54.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Revesby shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have lower representation at 8.5%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment in Revesby increased by 2.4% while labour force increased by 2.6%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, which lagged behind the national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Revesby's employment mix, local growth is estimated at approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Revesby is just below the national average. The median assessed income is $51,418 while the average income stands at $63,037. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $56,868 (median) and $69,719 (average) as of March 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household income ranks at the 61st percentile ($1,932 weekly), while personal income sits at the 38th percentile. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 31.9% of the community (5,960 individuals), aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 18.7% of income. However, strong earnings still place disposable income at the 58th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Revesby displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Revesby, as per the latest Census, consisted of 63.7% houses and 36.3% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' types). This differed slightly from Sydney metropolitan area's composition of 61.5% houses and 38.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Revesby was similar to the Sydney metro level at 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 34.9% and rented ones for 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Revesby was $2,500, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,240. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Revesby was recorded at $460, compared to Sydney metro's $425. Nationally, Revesby's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Revesby features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.2% of all households, consisting of 41.1% couples with children, 20.3% couples without children, and 14.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.8%, with lone person households at 20.5% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

Educational attainment in Revesby aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Revesby's educational qualifications lag behind regional benchmarks, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 21.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (18.7%). Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.2% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 5.8% in tertiary education.

Revesby operates a network of 7 schools educating approximately 3,066 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1016) and balanced educational opportunities. This includes 3 primary, 2 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transportation in Revesby shows that there are currently 118 operational transport stops. These include both train and bus services. There are a total of 56 unique routes operating within the area.

Collectively, these routes facilitate approximately 5,900 passenger trips each week. The accessibility to public transportation is considered excellent, with residents typically residing just 135 meters away from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are around 842 daily trips across all routes, which equates to roughly 50 weekly trips per individual stop.

Revesby's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis shows strong health metrics in Revesby with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population. Prevalence is near national averages for older cohorts at risk.

Private health cover rate is 51%, compared to Greater Sydney's 48.6%. Common medical conditions are arthritis (6.7%) and asthma (6.1%), while 74.9% report no ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 75.8%. Revesby has 16.8% residents aged 65+, requiring additional health attention due to above-average outcomes.

Revesby is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Revesby has a high cultural diversity, with 39.9% of its population born overseas and 49.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Revesby is Christianity, accounting for 55.0% of the population. Islam is present but underrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average, making up 11.9%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (17.1%), Australian (16.4%), and English (13.9%). Notably, Lebanese (7.2%) and Vietnamese (5.2%) populations exceed their regional averages, while Macedonian (1.3%) is slightly below the region's average of 1.7%.

Revesby's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Revesby is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Revesby has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (11.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.0%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.4% to 13.8%, while the 25-34 age group has declined from 13.6% to 13.0%. By 2041, Revesby's age composition is expected to change significantly. The population aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 74% (704 people), reaching 1,659 from 954. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 54% of the population growth. Meanwhile, declines in population are projected for those aged 0-4 and 5-14.