Revesby
NSWRevesby is a growing suburb in NSW with 15,268 residents.
- SAL code
- 13369
- SA2
- 119011360
- Population
- 15,268
Revesby, NSW had 15,268 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 5.7% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 35-44 years, and the median age sits at 38. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,472 a month. Around 61.4% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 35.9%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 63.3% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 17 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Suburb analysis
Revesby, NSW at a glance
Revesby is an established residential suburb ~22 km south-west of Sydney CBD in the City of Canterbury-Bankstown. Post-war fibro and brick bungalows on wide streets, anchored by an express T8 station and a 50,000-member workers' club. The data tiles below cover the demographic baseline; this card adds the live market, lifestyle and council context.
For homebuyers
Revesby is a practical south-west Sydney suburb that mixes post-war housing stock with a genuine local centre. Most homes are 3- and 4-bedroom freestanding houses on standard lots, with growing duplex infill closer to the station. The Revesby Workers' Club anchors community life — over 50,000 members, plus the Aquatic and Leisure Centre with pools, oval and skate facilities. Local shopping covers Woolworths, Coles, Service NSW and bank branches in the village strip. Revesby Station is an express stop on the T8 Airport line, ~25 minutes to Central, with one of the largest commuter carparks in the south-west. East Hills Boys and East Hills Girls Technology High Schools sit one stop south; Picnic Point and Padstow are within a few minutes drive. In short: a settled suburban pocket with strong transport, a real local hub, and the older housing stock to make it accessible by inner-Sydney standards.
For investors
Revesby is a capital-growth play, not a yield play. Median house sale $1,585,000 against ~$950/week rent gives a ~2.84% gross yield; units sit at a $1,085,000 median with $675/week rent for ~3.74% (Your Investment Property May 2026). 12-month house growth +6.02%; units +8.50%. 185 house and 67 unit sales over the past 12 months — a deep, liquid market. Days-on-market 26 (houses) and 24 (units).
Strengths
- Express T8 train to Central in ~25 min — a Sydney commuter fundamental that supports long-run demand.
- Deep transaction market (~252 sales/yr across houses + units) — easy to enter and exit at the prevailing median.
- Unit segment growing faster than houses (+8.50% vs +6.02% YoY) and yielding ~3.74% — a more cashflow-friendly entry point.
- Large freestanding lots near the station support duplex / dual-occupancy value-add under Bankstown LEP 2015 controls.
Trade-offs
- House gross yield ~2.84% — well below cashflow thresholds; holding costs need a clear capital-growth thesis.
- Entry price $1.585M (houses) puts Revesby out of reach of most first-home buyer budgets — narrows the resale audience.
- Days-on-market 26 (houses) is moderate, not tight — pricing discipline matters at listing.
- Older fibro housing stock means asbestos / renovation due diligence is non-negotiable.
What's coming
Canterbury-Bankstown delivered a record $115.5M capital works program in 2024/25 across roads, drainage and parks. The Uranus Road, Revesby culvert upgrade started late September 2025 and is scheduled to wrap by end-April 2026. The 2025/29 Delivery Program continues precinct upgrades around the Bankstown CBD (the Metro line that opened in 2024 anchors regional uplift). Watch council DA decisions for ongoing duplex and townhouse infill near the station.
Bottom line
For homebuyers: a transport-anchored family suburb with a real local centre, if the entry price fits. For investors: a long-run capital-growth play with deep liquidity — not a yield story.
Population
?15,268
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+5.7%
3yr: +4.7% · 10yr: +12.9%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,844/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
38
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?4/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?4.7%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
4
2 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?15
11 long day, 4 OSHC, 1 family
Parks & green space
?17
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?90
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Revesby (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Revesby suburb alone is ~15,268 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 13,712 to 18,775 over 24 years, averaging 1.3% per year.
Schools
4 in suburbSector
4 public
Type
2 primary · 1 secondary
Total enrolment
1,660
Avg per school
415
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Revesby PS39.9%
- Panania NPS 26.4%
- Revesby SPS 17.2%
- Condell Park PS 7.0%
- Tower St PS 6.3%
- Padstow NPS 2.1%
- Padstow Park PS 1.1%
- Georges Hall PS 0.0%
Secondary
East Hls GTHS84.2%
- East Hls BHS 84.2%
- Picnic Pt HS 49.9%
- Sir Joseph Banks HS 46.1%
- Condell Park HS 3.3%
- Menai HS 0.7%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 9.6%Predominantly detached houses (63.3%), mixed tenure (61.4% own or mortgage), built for families (40% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
NSW 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: NSW RFS BFPL via SEED
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
This suburb falls outside every flood polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
8 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 57.5% | 3.23 km² |
| E4 | ZoneEnvironmental | 23.0% | 1.29 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 8.4% | 0.47 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 4.2% | 0.24 km² |
| R4 | ZoneResidential | 3.4% | 0.19 km² |
| E1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 2.9% | 0.16 km² |
| R3 | ZoneResidential | 0.4% | 0.02 km² |
| E3 | ZoneEnvironmental | 0.2% | 0.01 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.