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Revesby Heights

NSW 2212 • Greater Sydney

1,916
Population (2021)
$52,260
Median Income
0.80 km²
Area
36m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyQuietHistoricTrain AccessRiverside

About Revesby Heights

Revesby Heights is a quiet residential suburb located 24 kilometres southwest of the Sydney CBD in the Canterbury-Bankstown area. With a population of just under 2,000, it offers a tight-knit community feel on the northern bank of the Georges River. The suburb has a proud heritage as 'Hero's Hill', named in recognition of returned servicemen who obtained affordable government housing here after World War II. Today it remains a peaceful, family-oriented neighbourhood with good access to transport and amenities.

Life in Revesby Heights centres around community and convenience. Neptune Park provides green space and hosts the local rugby league club, while De La Salle College offers quality education for boys. Residents enjoy proximity to Revesby's shops, cafes, and train station without the bustle of a main commercial strip. The area attracts families seeking quieter streets, established homes, and excellent express train connections to both the Sydney CBD (28 minutes) and the Airport (16 minutes).

Revesby Heights falls under postcode 2212 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the East Hills electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2212
Urban Area
Bankstown - South
LGA
Canterbury-Bankstown
Federal Electorate
Banks
State Electorate
East Hills
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.97°, 151.02°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.80 km²
Elevation
36m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Revesby
1.2 km
15 min
Padstow
1.5 km
18 min
Riverwood
2.8 km
35 min

Bus Services

  • 925 — Revesby to Bankstown via Padstow 15 min to Bankstown
  • 943 — Revesby to Hurstville 30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
24 km
By Train
28 min express from Revesby
By Car (Peak)
45-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-35 min

🛣️ Direct airport line access - 16 min to Sydney Airport

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. Revesby shops and station are a short walk from most parts.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$650
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,726
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,667
Census 2021
1,916
▲ 14.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,564
Income 2021
$52,260
▲ 17.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,383
Born Overseas 471

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 64
  • 2. Lebanon 49
  • 3. England 30
  • 4. Egypt 27
  • 5. Indonesia 23
  • 6. New Zealand 22
  • 7. Malaysia 20
  • 8. India 17
  • 9. Philippines 14
  • 10. Italy 12
  • 11. Brazil 9
  • 12. Greece 9
  • 13. North Macedonia 9
  • 14. Sri Lanka 9
  • 15. Vietnam 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 502
English 440
Chinese 183
Irish 161
Lebanese 155
Greek 144
Scottish 138
Italian 106
German 55
Macedonian 41

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

787
Both parents born in Australia
791
Both parents born overseas
266
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
60.5%
No Religion
24.3%
Islam
7.3%
Buddhism
1.7%
Hinduism
1.0%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
118 (6.2%)
5-14 years
288 (15.0%)
15-19 years
146 (7.6%)
20-24 years
128 (6.7%)
25-34 years
274 (14.3%)
35-44 years
289 (15.1%)
45-54 years
269 (14.0%)
55-64 years
212 (11.1%)
65-74 years
136 (7.1%)
75-84 years
39 (2.0%)
85+ years
24 (1.3%)

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