Revesby

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the suburb of Revesby is around 16,354. This reflects an increase of 1,086 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,268. The latest estimate, 16,187 residents as of June 2024, was derived from ABS ERP data and validated new addresses. This results in a population density ratio of 2,915 persons per square kilometer, placing Revesby in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's growth rate of 7.1% since the 2021 Census exceeds both its SA3 area (4.1%) and SA4 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2-level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase by 2,008 persons to reach 18,362 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of approximately 10.0% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Revesby has experienced around 126 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 632 homes. So far in FY-26, 64 approvals have been recorded. The average population increase per dwelling built over these five years is 1.2 people. This indicates a balanced supply and demand market, supporting stable conditions.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $471,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. In FY-26, $6.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Revesby shows moderately higher construction activity, at 47.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. Recent construction comprises 18.0% standalone homes and 82.0% medium and high-density housing, indicating a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 63.0% houses. This reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options.

Revesby is projected to add around 153 people per approval, with an estimated increase of 1,630 residents by 2041 based on current development patterns.

Revesby has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Twenty-one projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Among these key projects are Uranus Road Culvert Upgrade, Revesby Place Mixed Development, 4 Doyle Road Residential Development, and 29-35 Lochinvar Road Seniors Housing.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Revesby recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Revesby has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.9% as of an unspecified past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.3%.

As of June 2025, 8,476 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 5.9%, 1.7 percentage points higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Revesby was 52.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical were the main employment sectors for residents. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing had employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average, while professional & technical employed only 8.9% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area showed limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data comparison between working population and resident population. In the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force grew by 2.6%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. By contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, and an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Revesby's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes, not accounting for localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Revesby had a median taxable income of $49,704. The average taxable income was $60,961. Both figures were below the national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively for Greater Sydney. Using Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.61% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $55,972 and average income around $68,648 by September 2025. Census data indicates household income ranked at the 55th percentile with a weekly income of $1,844, while personal income was at the 32nd percentile. Income distribution showed that 31.4% of Revesby residents (5,135 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to the regional pattern where 30.9% fell into this bracket. Housing costs consumed 19.2% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 52nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Revesby displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Revesby's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 63.0% houses and 37.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 61.5% houses and 38.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Revesby stood at 30.1%, similar to Sydney metro, with the rest being mortgaged (33.0%) or rented (36.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,472, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,240. Median weekly rent in Revesby was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $425. Nationally, Revesby's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Revesby has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 76.2% of all households, including 39.8% couples with children, 20.0% couples without children, and 14.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for 23.8%, with lone person households at 21.5% and group households comprising 2.4%. 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

Educational qualifications in Revesby trail regional benchmarks, with 29.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 21.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (18.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education. A robust network of 6 schools operates within Revesby, educating approximately 2,963 students while the area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1019) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 3 primary, 2 secondary, and 1 K-12 school.

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

Revesby has 121 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 56 different routes, together facilitating 4,996 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 141 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 713 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 41 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Revesby is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Revesby demonstrates above-average health outcomes with prevalence of common health conditions low among its general population. However, this rate is higher than the national average across older and at-risk cohorts.

The area has approximately 51% of its total population (~8,351 people) with private health cover, which is lower than Greater Sydney's 48.6%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.9% and 6.0% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 74.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 75.8% across Greater Sydney. Revesby has 17.7% of its population aged 65 and over (2,894 people), which is higher than Greater Sydney's 15.8%.

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 level of cultural diversity, with 41.7% of its population born overseas and 51.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Revesby, making up 53.9% of the population. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to the Greater Sydney average, comprising 12.1% of Revesby's population.

The top three represented ancestry groups are Other (17.2%), Australian (15.9%), and English (13.6%). Notably, Lebanese people are overrepresented in Revesby at 7.3%, compared to the regional average of 14.9%. Vietnamese people also have a higher representation than the regional average at 5.7% versus 8.5%. Macedonian people, however, are slightly underrepresented at 1.3% compared to the regional average of 1.7%.

Revesby's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Revesby is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Revesby has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (9.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 increased from 12.2% to 13.6%, while the 85+ cohort decreased from 3.4% to 2.8%. By 2041, Revesby's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 70%, reaching 1,504 people from 883. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 59% of the population growth, indicating an aging population trend. Conversely, declines in population are projected for those aged 0-4 and 5-14 years old.