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The median house price in Revesby Heights is $1.55m. House values have moved 3.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Revesby Heights has an estimated 1,882 residents, down from 1,916 at the 2021 Census — a change of 34 people, or 1.8%. That puts 2,353 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population updates evaluated for the broader region alongside recently validated addresses by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Revesby Heights has a projected population of approximately 1,882 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 34 people (1.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,916 people. The estimate is derived from a resident population of 1,876 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 10 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 2,352 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national sites analyzed by AreaSearch.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Revesby Heights has shown stable expansion with a 1.1% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the wider SA4 region. Net overseas migration was the main driver of growth, accounting for approximately 84.0% of population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 regions published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, substituting NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year where necessary. Growth rates by age brackets from these data sets are applied across all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, population growth is projected to be slightly below the national median, with the suburb of Revesby Heights expected to grow by 101 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total expansion of 5.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
44 new dwellings have been approved in Revesby Heights over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 4.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated from regional statistics indicates that Revesby Heights averages approximately 8 annual dwelling approvals, with a total of 44 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 1 approval recorded so far in FY-26. Considering the population contraction in the preceding period, building activity has been relatively sufficient, which benefits buyers, and new homes carry an average estimated construction cost of $475,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end premium market. Furthermore, $76,000 in commercial building approvals was registered during the current financial year, highlighting the residential focus of the locality.
Revesby Heights records 17.0% less new development per capita compared to Greater Sydney, ranking in the 52nd percentile of all locations analyzed across the country. The composition of new construction comprises 17.0% detached houses and 83.0% townhouses or multi-unit buildings. This shift toward higher-density options offers affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers, representing a clear change from the existing housing stock (which is 73.0% houses) and reflecting limited availability of vacant land, changing lifestyle choices, and affordability constraints. With approximately 314 residents per approved dwelling, Revesby Heights presents a low-density profile. Future projections indicate that Revesby Heights is set to gain 95 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is expected to comfortably align with demand, offering favorable buying opportunities and potentially underpinning population gains beyond current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Revesby Heights
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 43 current infrastructure and development projects close to Revesby Heights, worth an estimated $4.89 billion. 12 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are primary drivers of real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects likely to influence this locality. Some of the major regional initiatives include the Revesby Workers Club Redevelopment, the UMA Centre Padstow Transformation Project, the Heathcote Road Upgrade from Infantry Parade to The Avenue, and the mixed-use development with affordable housing in Padstow, with the most relevant details listed below.
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29-35 Lochinvar Road Seniors Housing
Demolition of 4 dwellings and construction of a 2-storey seniors housing development containing 19 independent living units (11 x 1-bedroom and 8 x 2-bedroom), 9 car spaces, associated site works and landscaping, and consolidation of 4 lots into a single lot. Determined under Part 5 (HSEPP) with LAHC as proponent.
Weston Street Affordable Housing
Demolition of existing structures at 171 Weston Street and 2-6 Hinemoa Street, and construction of a 4-5 storey affordable housing residential flat building comprising 42 apartments over basement carparking.
Uranus Road Culvert Upgrade
Council is upgrading the stormwater culvert where Uranus Road crosses Little Salt Pan Creek to reduce high-risk flooding. Works include removing large concrete pipes, relocating a gas line, creek bank realignment and rock armouring, a maintenance access track, and installing a new three-cell box culvert. Construction began late September 2025 with anticipated completion by April 2026 (weather permitting).
63-67 Marco Avenue Residential Development
8-storey mid-rise residential apartment building with 40 units in central Revesby. Located within walking distance to Revesby train station and shopping centre. Features contemporary design with ground floor commercial spaces and basement parking.
4 Doyle Road Residential Development
3-storey low-rise residential development with 31 apartments and 48 car spaces. Modern apartment complex featuring contemporary architecture, landscaped courtyards and proximity to transport links. Designed for first-home buyers and young families.
Rail Power Supply Upgrade - Revesby Station
Transport for NSW is delivering power supply upgrades at and around Revesby Station as part of the Sydney rail network enhancement program. Works include upgrades to substations, AC feeder cables, overhead wiring, cable routes and associated electrical infrastructure to support increased rail capacity and future network operations. Construction activity continued through 2025 with staged cable installation and substation works.
UMA Centre Padstow Transformation Project
Conversion and expansion of the existing UMA Centre in Padstow into a modern indoor sports and community complex featuring multi-use indoor courts (soccer, basketball, volleyball), boxing and martial arts facilities, parking, accessible amenities, change rooms, storage and a flexible auditorium. Works have progressed through demolition and bulk excavation, with construction advancing from the basement slab stage.
Evergreen Industrial
Evergreen Industrial comprises the development of 38 multi-level industrial warehouse units with integrated mezzanine office spaces in the established Padstow industrial precinct. The project delivers strategic light industrial and logistics accommodation with proximity to the M5 Motorway corridor, with construction underway by Belcorp Constructions.
1,136 residents of Revesby Heights are employed, from a labour force of 1,178. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 79.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,431, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Revesby Heights features an educated labor force with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 3.6%, and stable employment patterns over the past year, according to aggregated regional statistics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 1,136 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.6% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation reached 79.1% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 46.9% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Local employment is largely concentrated within the sectors of health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The community displays a pronounced specialization in education & training, where the employment concentration is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented at 6.9% of the workforce compared to 11.5% across the region. The area is highly residential and offers few local jobs, as reflected in the discrepancy between the Census working population and resident numbers. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 0.4% and the labor force grew by 0.9%, causing the unemployment rate to increase by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment and labor force both expand by 1.9% while experiencing a marginal decrease in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for future trends in Revesby Heights. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce mix to estimate growth. Locally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, mirroring the national forecasts of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, although individual industry growth rates vary widely.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Revesby Heights is $2,673 a week (about $139,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,005 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,978 a year against an average of $84,643. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the latest ATO postcode statistics for the 2023 financial year, Revesby Heights had a median taxpayer income of $68,978 and an average income of $84,643. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to median and average levels of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, updated estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $76,097 for the median and $93,378 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all ranked highly, placing between the 79th and 93rd percentiles across Australia.
The dominant weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 35.0% of residents (658 people), which aligns with the metropolitan rate of 30.9% in the same category. Financial strength is evident, with 42.9% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which underpins consumer spending. High housing expenses take up 15.6% of household income, but strong earnings keep disposable income at the 93rd percentile, while the SEIFA income index places the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Revesby Heights had 600 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 3% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,726 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing structure in Revesby Heights was composed of 72.9% separate houses and 27.1% semi-detached properties, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metro Sydney. Home ownership rates were notably high at 34.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (46.3%) or occupied by tenants (19.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,726, compared to the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $650, compared to $470 in the metropolitan area. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Revesby Heights are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Revesby Heights counted 600 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 86.2%, which is composed of couples with children at 49.2%, couples without children at 23.2%, and single-parent households at 12.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 13.8%, including single-person households at 12.6% and group housing at 2.0%. The median household occupancy stands at 3.1 people, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.8% of adults in Revesby Heights hold a university qualification, including 21.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 23.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment levels in Revesby Heights sit below the regional average, with 29.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 37.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.9% and certificates at 23.7%. Participation in study is high, with 32.8% of the population currently enrolled in education. This proportion includes 10.7% attending primary schools, 9.4% in high schools, and 6.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Revesby Heights reaches 13 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 330 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of transit options shows 13 active bus stops operating in Revesby Heights. These stops are served by 7 distinct routes, which provide a combined total of 332 passenger services each week. Accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 98 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the main transit mode at 88% and trains accounting for 8%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 46.9%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era restrictions. Transit routes average 47 daily trips across the network, which translates to approximately 25 weekly services per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.3% of residents in Revesby Heights report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators reveal excellent outcomes in Revesby Heights, based on an assessment of mortality rates and chronic disease indicators by AreaSearch. The prevalence of common illnesses is very low across all age brackets, and the level of private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 60% of the population (1,135 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the most common health conditions locally, affecting 7.3% and 5.4% of residents respectively. Conversely, 77.3% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and older make up 11.4% of the population (214 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Senior citizens exhibit strong health outcomes, with national health rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.4% of Revesby Heights residents were born overseas and 31.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.8%) and English (17.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Revesby Heights exhibits high cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 25.4% of residents born outside Australia and 31.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, representing 63.6% of the population, compared to 49.2% recorded across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Revesby Heights are Australian at 19.8%, English at 17.4%, and Other at 14.1%. Certain ethnic backgrounds show higher representation than the wider region, with Lebanese ancestry at 6.1% (compared to 2.6% regionally), Greek at 5.7% (compared to 1.9% regionally), and Macedonian at 1.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Revesby Heights is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 29.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 35 years in Revesby Heights is slightly lower than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 5 - 14 age bracket is highly represented at 14.8% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 13.6%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 2.0% to 3.2% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 14.3% to 15.4%, while the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 11.0% to 9.9%. Population projections for 2041 point to changing demographics, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 40 people (16%) from 257 to 298, while declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Revesby Heights
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,916 at the 2021 Census → 1,882 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13370). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.