Revesby Heights

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

The population of the Revesby Heights statistical area (Lv2) was estimated at 1,916 people as of November 2021. By November 2025, this had increased to around 2,013, reflecting a growth of 97 people or approximately 5.1%. This change is inferred from an estimated resident population of 1,863 in June 2024, along with the validation of 10 new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio for Revesby Heights (SA2) was calculated at around 2,516 persons per square kilometer as of November 2025, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade ending in November 2021, Revesby Heights demonstrated a compound annual growth rate of approximately 1.2%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed around 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for this area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in June 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in December 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Revesby Heights is expected to increase by approximately 158 persons to reach a total population of around 2,171 by the year 2041, reflecting an overall increase of about 7.5% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Revesby Heights recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Revesby Heights has experienced around 9 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Approximately 45 homes have been approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 6 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 2.1 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built during this period, suggesting solid demand that supports property values.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $483,000, indicating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $76,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to previous years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Revesby Heights records 17.0% less building activity per person while it places among the 66th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent development has been entirely comprised of attached dwellings, marking a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 73.0% houses. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

The location has approximately 209 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Looking ahead, Revesby Heights is expected to grow by 150 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

No changes can significantly affect an area's performance like modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could potentially impact the area. Key projects include Revesby Workers Club Redevelopment, UMA Centre Padstow Transformation Project, Heathcote Road Upgrade from Infantry Parade to The Avenue, and Mixed use development including affordable housing in Padstow. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Revesby Heights well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Revesby Heights has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.3% as of September 2025, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%. As of September 2025, 1,258 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Sydney's and workforce participation at 68.5%, exceeding Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area specializes in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, but shows lower representation in professional & technical services at 6.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, while labour force increased by 3.8%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to November 25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Revesby Heights's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Revesby Heights is high nationally. The median income is $68,978, and the average income stands at $84,643. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $75,089 (median) and $92,142 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Revesby Heights rank highly nationally, between the 79th and 93rd percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 35.0% of locals (704 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, aligning with the region where this cohort also represents 30.9%. Notably, 42.9% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting prosperity that drives local economic activity. High housing costs consume 15.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 93rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Revesby Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Revesby Heights' dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 72.9% houses and 27.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 61.5% houses and 38.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Revesby Heights was at 34.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.3% and rented ones at 19.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,726, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,240. The median weekly rent in Revesby Heights was $650, compared to Sydney metro's $425. Nationally, Revesby Heights' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Revesby Heights features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 86.2% of all households, including 49.2% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.8%, with lone person households at 12.6% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

Revesby Heights demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Revesby Heights trail regional benchmarks, with 29.8% 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 21.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.9%) and certificates (23.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Revesby Heights has 13 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 7 individual routes providing service. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 332.

Transport accessibility in the area is rated excellent, with residents on average located 98 meters from the nearest transport stop. The service frequency averages 47 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Revesby Heights's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Revesby Heights shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately 60% of its total population (1,214 people) has private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 49.5%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.3% and 5.4% of residents respectively. About 77.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 75.8% in Greater Sydney. Revesby Heights has 11.1% of residents aged 65 and over (223 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.8%. However, health outcomes among seniors warrant more attention despite being strong overall.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Revesby Heights was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Revesby Heights had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 25.4% of its residents born overseas and 31.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Revesby Heights, comprising 63.6% of the population, compared to 46.5% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (19.8%), English (17.4%), and Other (14.1%).

Notably, Lebanese (6.1%) and Greek (5.7%) groups were overrepresented in Revesby Heights compared to regional averages of 14.9% and 3.4%, respectively. Macedonian representation was slightly higher at 1.6%.

Revesby Heights's population is younger than the national pattern

Revesby Heights's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 15-24 age group comprises 15.7% of Revesby Heights' population compared to Greater Sydney. However, the 25-34 age cohort makes up 13.5%, which is less prevalent than in Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of the 15-24 age group has increased from 14.3% to 15.7%. Conversely, the proportion of the 25-34 age cohort has decreased from 14.2% to 13.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Revesby Heights. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to increase by 48 people (an 18% rise) from 269 to 318. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts.