Revesby Heights NSW 2212

Suburb

Suburb Summary

Revesby Heights, NSW 2212, is a residential suburb in Sydney’s Canterbury–Bankstown region, governed by the City of Canterbury-Bankstown. It sits about 24 km south-west of the CBD and is dominated by separate houses, with no apartments recorded in the locality profile. The suburb has a river or creek-adjacent setting, 38.06% tree canopy, nearby access to the T8 train line via Revesby, many bus services, and typical CBD travel times of about 45 minutes by public transport or 30 minutes by car. Household income is generally above average. Residents are predominantly Australian-born, with Australian and English ancestry most common. Major shopping options nearby include Revesby Village Centre.

PART 1
Geographic Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments that make up the Revesby Heights NSW 2212 property market, and the sale price range each achieved over the past 12 months.

Houses vs Apartments
93%
2.7%
4.3%
Houses (93%)
Apartments (2.7%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (4.3%)
House Price Range$1M–$1.7MPast 12 months
Apartment Price Range$722k–$722kPast 12 months

Major Road Frontage & Noise

How close Revesby Heights NSW 2212 properties sit to major roads or rail, and how much traffic noise that brings compared to properties set back from them.

Road & rail proximity
4.7%
9.1%
86.3%
On a major road (4.7%)
Near a major road
Away from major road or rail
Major Roads in Revesby
THE RIVER RD4.7% of suburb properties

Public Transport

Train, metro, light rail, ferry and B-Line services accessible from Revesby Heights NSW 2212.

Services in Revesby Heights NSW 2212
Revesby

Schools

Primary and secondary school catchments serving Revesby Heights NSW 2212, with star ratings and the share of suburb dwellings each catchment covers.

Primary School
Revesby South Public School
Developing level93.1% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Picnic Point Public School
Strong level6.9% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
East Hills Girls Technology High School
Good level100% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
East Hills Boys High School
Developing level100% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Picnic Point High School
Developing level100% of suburb properties in catchment
PART 2
Houses

"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.

Land Topography

How house lots across Revesby Heights NSW 2212 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost.

High-side vs low-side lots
High-sideFlatLow-side
14.2%
61.6%
24.2%
High-side (1m above)
Flat
Low-side (1m below)

Risks & Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this suburb before you buy.

Heritage
0%
Of houses affected
Bushfire
46.8%
Of houses affected
Flood
0%
Of houses affected
High voltage power line
2.8%
Of houses affected

Train Station Proximity

The share of Revesby Heights NSW 2212 houses within easy walking distance (1.2km) of a train station.

Houses within 1.2km of train station0%Of all houses

Median Price Trend - Houses

The 20-year trend in median house sale prices across Revesby Heights NSW 2212, tracked separately from apartments.

Revesby Heights House Median
$500k$1M$1.5M$2M$330k · 2001$400k · 2002$507k · 2003$463k · 2005$450k · 2006$465k · 2007$460k · 2008$480k · 2009$545k · 2010$570k · 2011$633k · 2012$660k · 2013$762k · 2014$930k · 2015$930k · 2016$1M · 2017$1M · 2018$909k · 2019$1M · 2020$1.3M · 2021$1.3M · 2022$1.4M · 2023$1.5M · 2024$1.5M · 202519962003201120182026

Land & Property Feature Metrics

Typical land characteristics and common property features across Revesby Heights NSW 2212.

Median land value$1.1MOf houses affected
Median lot frontage15.1mOf houses affected
Median land size575m²Of houses affected
Houses with a pool10.8%Of houses affected

Pocket Price Distribution

How property prices vary across the different pockets of Revesby Heights NSW 2212, and how each pocket compares.

Median house priceDerived from sales
House sales15Past 12 months
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PART 3
Apartments

Median Price Trend - Apartments

The 20-year trend in median apartment sale prices across Revesby Heights NSW 2212, tracked separately from houses.

Revesby Heights Apartment Median
$250k$500k$750k$1M$677k · 2016$539k · 201719962003201120182026

Apartment Projects

Where apartment projects are concentrated across Revesby Heights NSW 2212, with project-level sales context.

Median apartment priceDerived from sales
Apartment sales1Past 12 months

Median Rent

The median weekly rent for apartments in Revesby Heights NSW 2212.

Median apartment rent$610Per week

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects in Revesby Heights NSW 2212, ranked by number of lots.

1
134 CENTAUR ST, REVESBY HEIGHTS NSW 2212Small project (<20 lots)
2
44 BROCKMAN AVE, REVESBY HEIGHTS NSW 2212Small project (<20 lots)
3
81 SANDAKAN RD, REVESBY HEIGHTS NSW 2212Small project (<20 lots)
4
29 BROCKMAN AVE, REVESBY HEIGHTS NSW 2212Small project (<20 lots)
5
49 MOROTAI RD, REVESBY HEIGHTS NSW 2212Small project (<20 lots)
PART 4
Community Profile

Top 3 Occupations

The most common occupations among Revesby Heights NSW 2212 residents.

Professionals20%
Clerical and Administrative Workers20%
Managers10%

Key Demographics & Tenure

Median age, household income, and the renter-versus-owner split that shape the Revesby Heights NSW 2212 community.

Median age35Years
Median income$2,789Household / week
Renters vs owner-occupiers
RentersOwner-occupiers
20%
80%
Renters
Owner-occupiers

Household Composition

How households are made up across Revesby Heights NSW 2212 — from families with children to couples and single-person homes.

Household type
Married with children70.2%
Married without children28.8%
Other0.7%

Top 5 Birth Countries

The leading countries of birth among Revesby Heights NSW 2212 residents, reflecting the suburb's cultural diversity.

Country of birth
Australia72.8%
China2.9%
Lebanon1.7%
England1.6%
New_Zealand1.2%

Religion

The most common religious affiliations reported by Revesby Heights NSW 2212 residents.

Top 3 religious affiliations
Christianity65.5%
No Religion5.4%
Islam4%

Crime in Revesby Heights NSW 2212

How safe is Revesby Heights NSW 2212? A local safety rating based on recorded crime rates in the area.

Suburb safety rating
The suburb safety rating is calculated by knest.ai based on crime statistics in NSW by BOCSAR.

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Living in Revesby Heights NSW 2212: Suburb Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living in and buying property in Revesby Heights NSW 2212 — lifestyle, transport, schools, and the housing market.

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is Revesby Heights NSW 2212 a good suburb for families?

Revesby Heights NSW 2212 is a solid suburb for families, especially buyers who want a house-focused area rather than an apartment-heavy one. The housing mix is a big plus for family buyers, with separate houses making up 100% of homes in the suburb and an average household size of 3.1, which points to a practical family living pattern rather than a transient, high-density feel. Children are also a meaningful part of the local population, with around 6.8% aged 0 to 4 and 17.6% aged 5 to 14, so Revesby Heights does read as a place where family life is established. The main caution is that the data is more mixed on schools and safety. The education ratings are 8 out of 10 for primary and 6 out of 10 for secondary, while safety sits at 2 out of 5. That means Revesby Heights can still be good for kids, but buyers who prioritise top-tier schooling or a stronger sense of security may want to compare it carefully with nearby family-friendly suburbs.

What is it like to live in Revesby Heights NSW 2212?

Living in Revesby Heights NSW 2212 feels residential, low-density and fairly practical rather than highly urban or walk-everywhere. The suburb character is straightforwardly residential, and the river or creek-adjacent setting, along with canopy cover of 38.06%, gives Revesby Heights a greener feel than many more built-up parts of Canterbury–Bankstown. That can appeal to buyers who want a quieter suburban lifestyle with some natural softness around the edges. At the same time, the suburb is not especially strong for day-to-day walkable convenience, with walkability, retail and culture all sitting at 2 out of 5. In everyday terms, that suggests a place where home life matters more than café strips, nightlife or a lively village centre. For some buyers that is exactly the appeal. For others, especially those wanting a more active street scene or easy local errands on foot, living in Revesby Heights may feel a little limited.

Is Revesby Heights NSW 2212 well connected for commuting?

Revesby Heights NSW 2212 is reasonably well connected for commuting, but it is not one of Sydney’s most seamless public transport suburbs. The key positive is that train access is nearby rather than absent, with the suburb linked to Revesby Station on the T8 line, and bus services are rated as many. That gives buyers more than one transport option and helps explain a public transport commute to the Sydney CBD of about 45 minutes, with driving around 30 minutes on average. For many South West Sydney buyers, that is workable rather than exceptional. The trade-off is that Revesby Heights itself does not have its own train station, and there is no metro, light rail or ferry service in the suburb. So while public transport is definitely usable, commuting usually depends on getting to nearby rail or leaning on buses and driving more than in suburbs with stronger multimodal access.

Who does Revesby Heights NSW 2212 suit best?

Revesby Heights NSW 2212 suits best buyers who want a suburban house market with stable owner-occupier appeal and enough space for family life. The suburb is entirely separate houses, with no apartment share in the data, so it naturally fits buyers looking for land, backyard potential or a more traditional home layout. The rental share is relatively low at 16.12%, which usually points to a more settled feel rather than a highly investor-driven one. Revesby Heights also has a meaningful professional presence, with professionals making up 24.33% of occupations and managers and professionals together at 36.09%, while the median family income of $2,363 a week suggests a middle-income to upper-middle-income buyer base. This suburb may be less suited to buyers who want a dense urban lifestyle, lots of apartment choice or strong walk-to-retail convenience. In practice, Revesby Heights is more likely to suit upgraders, established families and house-focused buyers than inner-city style purchasers.

What are the pros and cons of living in Revesby Heights NSW 2212?

The main trade-off in Revesby Heights NSW 2212 is that you get a traditional house-based suburban lifestyle, but you give up some convenience and buzz in return. On the plus side, Revesby Heights has a clear identity: 100% separate houses, relatively low rental turnover, decent tree cover at 38.06%, and a river or creek-adjacent setting that softens the feel of the suburb. For buyers who value space, a quieter residential environment and a more settled neighbourhood profile, those are meaningful strengths. Commuting is also manageable, with nearby T8 train access, many bus services and a roughly 30-minute drive to the CBD. The compromise is that walkability, retail, culture and safety all sit at 2 out of 5, so buyers should not expect a highly convenient or especially lively suburb. That matters most for people who want to walk to shops, rely heavily on local amenity or prioritise a stronger safety profile. Even so, Revesby Heights can still be a very good fit for buyers who put house living first.

What are property prices like in Revesby Heights NSW 2212?

Property prices in Revesby Heights NSW 2212 look expensive in practical Sydney house-buying terms, though not at the very top end of the market. In the most recent six-month sales data available here, houses had a median sold price of about $1.24 million, with an average around $1.38 million from four recorded sales. The lower quartile sat near $1.03 million, while upper-end results reached about $1.58 million and the maximum sale was $1.692 million. That tells buyers the house market in Revesby Heights is not entry-level, but it may still sit within reach for family buyers priced out of more premium suburbs. Because the suburb is entirely house-based in the current housing mix and the recent sales sample is small, budget pressure can be real if you need land, more bedrooms or a better-finished home. The trade-off is that buyers are paying for a detached-home suburb with a settled residential feel, rather than getting cheaper access through apartment stock.