NSW · Canterbury-Bankstown Council
Revesby, 2212
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Revesby is a practical established suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 15,268
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,844
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 308 of 5,290
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,472
- Employment rate
- 49.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 438 / 1,481 / 335
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $810
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $800
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 92
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,043
- Against the person
- 264
- Against property
- 355
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 68.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 58 residents
- State safety percentile
- 46.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -14.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions237
- Domestic Violence Related Assault81
- Fraud102
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment100
- Malicious Damage To Property69
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,005
- Broderick Gillawarna SchoolSpecial
- Revesby Public SchoolPrimary
- Revesby South Public SchoolPrimary
- Sir Joseph Banks High SchoolSecondary
- St Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
221 public transport stops in this suburb
- CCP Marco Av
- Edgar St Before Milperra Rd
- FTB Marco Av
- Revesby Station
- STR/LFT To P1/2
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
431 planning-related records
2026· 26 proposals
June 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 ALLIANCE AVENUE REVESBY 2212Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)2 GLENVIEW AVENUE REVESBY 2212Additional Information Requested
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure139 THE RIVER ROAD REVESBY 2212On Exhibition
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Hardware and building supply4 MARIGOLD STREET REVESBY 2212On Exhibition
- Subdivision168 MILPERRA ROAD REVESBY 2212Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool102A CENTAUR STREET REVESBY 2212On Exhibition
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Community facility21 VEGA STREET REVESBY 2212On Exhibition
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp20 THE RIVER ROAD REVESBY 2212Withdrawn
April 2026
- Demolition; Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure178 CARRINGTON STREET REVESBY 2212Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)92 VICTORIA STREET REVESBY 2212Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation79 ALBERT STREET REVESBY 2212Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 ALLIANCE AVENUE REVESBY 2212Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)103 QUEEN STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry287 MILPERRA ROAD REVESBY 2212Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)263 MILPERRA ROAD REVESBY 2212Under Assessment
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure10 ELY STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15 SPENCE STREET REVESBY 2212Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)40 TURVEY STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 MARIGOLD STREET REVESBY 2212Under Assessment
- Subdivision108 ELY STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
February 2026
- Demolition35 HYDRAE STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure264 CANTERBURY ROAD REVESBY 2212Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure37 WILBERFORCE ROAD REVESBY 2212Withdrawn
- Demolition; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Neighbourhood shop26 MARCO AVENUE REVESBY 2212Withdrawn
January 2026
- Demolition; Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure178 CARRINGTON STREET REVESBY 2212Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure72 CENTAUR STREET REVESBY 2212Under Assessment
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision108 ELY STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 CLIVE STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)103 QUEEN STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
- Demolition; Boarding house; Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation12 MACKENZIE STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure87 MARIGOLD STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
October 2025
- Advertising and signage; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading15 MARCO AVENUE REVESBY 2212Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation40 TURVEY STREET REVESBY 2212Withdrawn
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure41 2B MAVIS STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 SHERWOOD STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool97 CENTAUR STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure84 ELY STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
- Demolition; Educational establishment; School37-65 TURVEY STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)63 QUEEN STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
- Subdivision49 VEGA STREET REVESBY 2212Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
202 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ANZBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Select Credit UnionBank
- St.GeorgeBank
- WestpacBank
- Bench (5)
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Bike Lockers - Revesby Station, Blamey StBicycle Parking
- Bike Lockers - Revesby Station, Marco AveBicycle Parking
- Beaconsfield Shops, Beaconsfield StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Abel ReservePark
- Amour ParkPark
- Greenway ReservePark
- Johnstone ReservePark
- Neptune ParkPark
- Paul Calderon ReservePark
- Presland ReservePark
- Ray McCormack ReservePark
- Revesby Flood ReservePark
- Tracey ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 5
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Apapacho PsychologyBlamey Streetpsychotherapist
- Brett Street Medical Precinctyes
- Revesby North Pharmacypharmacy
- Soul Pattinson Chemistpharmacy
- Virtus Diagnostics Medical Imagingyes
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- First Steps Learning Revesby PreschoolQueen Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 16
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 69.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 5% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 221st in Australia
- State rank
- 92nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #39 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #65 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 7-Elevenamenitiesfuel
- ANZamenitiesbank
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Australia Post Parcel Lockeramenitiesparcel_locker
- Awesome ThaiamenitiesUnit 10 19-29 Marco Avenue, Revesbyrestaurant
- Beaconsfield Shops, Beaconsfield Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Beaconsfield St after Ely Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Beaconsfield St after Marigold Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Beaconsfield St after Queen Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Beaconsfield St after Sherwood Stamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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