Revesby

Population growth drivers in Revesby are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the Revesby statistical area (Lv2) is around 16,998. This reflects an increase of 1,730 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,268. The change was inferred from the resident population estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 235 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,029 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Revesby (SA2) experienced an 11.3% growth since the 2021 census, exceeding the SA4 region's 7.5% and the state's growth rate, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate a median increase just below national areas, with an expected expansion of 2,006 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 5.8% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Revesby has averaged around 124 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 623 homes were approved, with a further 78 approved so far in FY-26. This averages to approximately 1.2 new residents arriving per new home over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $472,000, suggesting developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $17.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Revesby shows moderately higher development activity, at 44.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. New development consists of 18.0% standalone homes and 82.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 63.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

With around 155 people per dwelling approval, Revesby shows characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Revesby is expected to grow by 984 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 21 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Uranus Road Culvert Upgrade, Revesby Place Mixed Development, 29-35 Lochinvar Road Seniors Housing, and 4 Doyle Road Residential Development. The following list details those most 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 showing strong representation. The unemployment rate was 5.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.5%.

As of September 2025, 8,482 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lags at 52.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The area has a significant specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 8.9% of Revesby's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while the labour force grew by 4.1%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.1%, the labour force grew by 2.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific 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.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Revesby had a median taxpayer income of $49,689 and an average income of $60,923 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income being $83,003. As of September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $54,091 (median) and $66,321 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census ranked household income at the 55th percentile ($1,844 weekly) and personal income at the 32nd percentile in Revesby. Income distribution shows that 31.4% of residents (5,337 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing costs consume 19.2% of income in Revesby, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th 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, consists 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 aligns with Sydney metro at 30.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.0% and rented ones at 36.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area is $2,472, above Sydney metro's average of $2,240. Median weekly rent in Revesby is $450, compared to Sydney metro's $425. Nationally, Revesby's mortgage repayments are higher at $2,472 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 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

Revesby's educational qualifications trail Greater Sydney's benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 29.4% have university degrees compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common (21.1%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%).

Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (18.2%). Educational participation is 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.

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

Revesby has 137 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 53 different routes that collectively facilitate 3,955 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 141 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 565 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 28 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 a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages.

However, certain cohorts at risk, particularly older residents, show higher prevalence rates. Approximately 51% (~8,677 people) have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.9%) and asthma (6.0%). A total of 74.4% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments compared to 75.8% across Greater Sydney. As of 2016, 17.7% (~3,008 people) are aged 65 and over, higher than the 15.8% in Greater Sydney as of the same year.

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 main religion in Revesby, accounting for 53.9% of people. Islam comprises 12.1%, which is substantially lower than the Greater Sydney average of 27.9%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (17.2%), Australian (15.9%), and English (13.6%). Notably, Lebanese are overrepresented at 7.3% in Revesby compared to the regional figure of 14.9%, Vietnamese at 5.7% versus 8.5%, and Macedonian at 1.3% against a regional average of 1.7%.

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

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 percentage of residents aged 65-74 (9.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.2% to 13.6%, while the population aged 85+ has declined from 3.4% to 2.8%. By 2041, Revesby is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 64%, reaching 1,504 people from 917. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 65% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups.