Revesby Heights, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Revesby Heights NSW is 1,916 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Revesby Heights is $1,005 per week ($52,260 per year). Median rent in Revesby Heights is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Revesby Heights has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Revesby Heights has a population density of 2,391 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Revesby Heights is China. The most common religion is Catholic (27.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Revesby Heights is $2,726.

There were 9 recorded offences in Revesby Heights in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

Population
1,916
Census 2021
Median income
$1,005/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$650/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Revesby Heights vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Revesby Heights is $1,005 a week, 31% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 354th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $650 a week, $265 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 24.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 35, 8 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRevesby HeightsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,005/wk$765/wk +31%$766/wk
Household income$2,673/wk$1,704/wk +57%$1,637/wk
Rent$650/wk$385/wk +69%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,726/mo$1,965/mo +39%$1,733/mo
Median age3543 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.3%22.6% +1.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Revesby Heights, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Revesby Heights Population

1,916 residents at the 2021 Census.

Revesby Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,005/wk
$52,260 per year
Ranked 1,204 of 14,663
Median Rent
$650/wk
$2,817 per month
Ranked 121 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,726/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Revesby Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,673/wk
Median rent $650/wk
Rent to income 24.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Revesby Heights against your income

About $11,583 a month
Median rent $650/wk
Left after rent $2,023/wk
Rent share 24.3%

Revesby Heights Schools

25
schools nearby
19
government
1040
avg ICSEA score
10,271
total students
Southside Montessori School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 32 students
1110
ICSEA
Picnic Point Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 360 students
1101
ICSEA
Lugarno Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 272 students
1099
ICSEA
St Luke's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 622 students
1091
ICSEA
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 606 students
1091
ICSEA
St Therese Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 200 students
1079
ICSEA
Illawong Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 191 students
1069
ICSEA
De La Salle College, Revesby Heights Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 650 students
1065
ICSEA
Mount St Joseph Milperra Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 891 students
1060
ICSEA
Panania Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 368 students
1057
ICSEA
Padstow Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 297 students
1053
ICSEA
Revesby South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 312 students
1041
ICSEA
Alfords Point Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 165 students
1037
ICSEA
Padstow North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 305 students
1036
ICSEA
East Hills Girls Technology High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 759 students
1031
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 25 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Revesby Heights, with a map

Revesby Heights Map

Revesby Heights, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Revesby Heights, New South Wales: 33.9692°S, 151.0182°E

Revesby Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (25)

People in Revesby Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (952) Female 50.3% (963)

Population Density

2,391
people per km²
1,916 people · 0.8 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,789
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
3.3%
Lebanon
2.6%
England
1.6%
Egypt
1.4%
Indonesia
1.2%
New Zealand
1.1%
Malaysia
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
6.8%
Greek
4.4%
Mandarin
4.1%
Cantonese
1.8%
Italian
1.3%
Macedonian
1.1%
Indonesian
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
26.2%
English
23.0%
Chinese
9.6%
Irish
8.4%
Lebanese
8.1%
Greek
7.5%
Scottish
7.2%
Italian
5.5%
German
2.9%
Macedonian
2.1%
Australian Aboriginal
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
27.3%
No religion
24.3%
Anglican
10.3%
Eastern Orthodox
9.5%
Islam
7.3%
Not stated
5.0%
Baptist
2.9%
Orintal Orthdx
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.9% 799
Separated
2.6% 40
Divorced
6.7% 101
Widowed
3.3% 50
Never married
34.5% 521

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.5%
Couple: no children under 15
24.6%
Couple: no children
18.7%
One parent: no children under 15
7.5%
One parent: children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
12.6%
2 persons
27.0%
3 persons
18.6%
4 persons
26.0%
5 persons
12.5%
6+ persons
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Revesby Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 600 occupied private dwellings in Revesby Heights at the 2021 Census, 19.2% were rented, 34.2% owned outright and 46.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
34.2% 205 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
46.2% 277 dwellings
Rented
19.2% 115 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
76.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
19.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.0%
2 bedrooms
7.2%
3 bedrooms
29.8%
4 bedrooms
47.1%
5 bedrooms
13.3%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.2%
$800-$999/mo
3.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
6.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
34.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.1%
1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
44.4%
3 vehicles
16.0%
4+ vehicles
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Revesby Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
42.7% 547 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 275 people
Unemployed
2.6% 33 people
Not in labour force
33.3% 427 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
33.1%
Managers
16.6%
Clerical & Administrative
15.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.0%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Labourers
3.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
0.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
2.5%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.2%
$4,000+/wk
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
3.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
1.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.6%
Did not go to work
30.5%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Train
1.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.9%
Walked only
0.5%
Other
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.2%
Certificate III/IV
29.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.7%
Postgraduate Degree
8.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.6%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.2%
Engineering
17.1%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Education
10.9%
Health
9.2%
Architecture & Building
6.6%
Information Technology
5.2%
Creative Arts
4.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.0%
Secondary: Government
20.2%
Secondary: Catholic
11.7%
Vocational Education
11.5%
Primary: Catholic
10.3%
Pre-school
10.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.7%
Has need for assistance
3.4%
Need for assistance not stated
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
103
Asthma
76
Arthritis
43
Diabetes
36
Heart disease
35
Cancer
26
Lung condition
14
Kidney disease
9
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.2% 162
Did not provide
88.8% 1,287

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.8% 187
Not a volunteer
87.2% 1,270

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 4
Previously served
2.1% 31
Never served
97.6% 1,422

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
37.8%
1 child
12.0%
2 children
29.6%
3 children
17.9%
4 children
2.2%
5+ children
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
40
1971: 1980
46
1981: 1990
84
1991: 2000
74
2001: 2010
103
2011: 2015
69
2016
5
2018
8
2019
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.3%
moved in the last year
36.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,575
Moved from NSW
182
Moved: same area (SA2)
34
Moved from overseas
16
Moved from VIC
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.5%
5: 14 hours
28.0%
15: 29 hours
15.8%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
24.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.1%
Step family: no other children
9.3%
Blended family: no other children
3.6%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Revesby Heights Crime Statistics

9 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Person
2
Theft
2
Other Against Property
2
Sexual Offences
1
Property Damage
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Revesby Heights

The closest suburb to Revesby Heights is Picnic Point, 1.2 km away.

Picnic Point
1.2 km away · income $963/wk · rent $580/wk
Padstow Heights
1.4 km away · income $841/wk · rent $495/wk
Alfords Point
2.2 km away · income $956/wk · rent $768/wk
Padstow
2.4 km away · income $743/wk · rent $470/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Revesby Heights

What is the population of Revesby Heights NSW?

The population of Revesby Heights NSW is 1,916 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,391 people per km². Revesby Heights is ranked #3,089 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Revesby Heights?

The median personal income in Revesby Heights NSW is $1,005 per week, or $52,260 per year. The median household income is $2,673 per week. Family income is $2,789 per week. Revesby Heights is ranked #1,204 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Revesby Heights?

Median rent in Revesby Heights NSW is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Rent represents 24.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Revesby Heights ranks #121 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Revesby Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Revesby Heights NSW is $2,726. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Revesby Heights?

The median age in Revesby Heights NSW is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Revesby Heights a good suburb to live in?

Revesby Heights is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,916. The median income is $1,005/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13370. All dollar figures in AUD.