Revesby Heights
Household income at the 94.6th percentile nationally tells you the key fact about Revesby Heights before anything else does. The suburb packs 1,916 residents into just 0.8 square kilometres, a density of 2,391 people per km2, and the housing stock is dominated by four-plus-bedroom homes at 62.0% of all dwellings. At a median house price of $1,490,000, this is a mortgage-belt suburb where 46.4% of residents carry a home loan, yet mortgage repayments run 23.6% of income, below the 30% stress threshold. University qualifications reach 37.3%, which is 7.2 percentage points above the national average, pointing to a professional resident base.
Population
1,916
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,673/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
17
Median House
$1.5M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price is $1,490,000, rising from $1,452,200 in 2024 to $1,510,000 in 2025, a 4.0% gain. Separate houses represent 72.9% of stock, higher than many comparable Sydney suburbs, and four-plus-bedroom homes account for 62.0% of dwellings, making this the dominant product type. Semi-detached homes add 22.8%, while apartments are a thin 3.3%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,726, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6%, comfortably below the 30% stress level despite the premium price point. Outright ownership at 34.3% sits alongside 46.4% mortgage holders, typical of a suburb where families bought in during earlier price cycles and are steadily building equity.
For Buyers
The median house price is $1,490,000, rising from $1,452,200 in 2024 to $1,510,000 in 2025, a 4.0% gain. Separate houses represent 72.9% of stock, higher than many comparable Sydney suburbs, and four-plus-bedroom homes account for 62.0% of dwellings, making this the dominant product type. Semi-detached homes add 22.8%, while apartments are a thin 3.3%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,726, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6%, comfortably below the 30% stress level despite the premium price point. Outright ownership at 34.3% sits alongside 46.4% mortgage holders, typical of a suburb where families bought in during earlier price cycles and are steadily building equity.
For Investors
At $1,490,000 median and $650 weekly rent, the gross yield is approximately 2.3%, lower than the national average for detached housing but in line with Sydney's inner-south-west premium belt. The vacancy rate of 3.8% is slightly above the threshold generally considered balanced at 3%, suggesting modest oversupply. Renters account for only 19.3% of occupied dwellings, well below the national average, so the landlord pool is narrow and tenant competition can be limited. The strongest demand signal is demographic: overseas migration drives net growth of 245 residents a year to the broader SA2, with internal outflow of only 36. Population grew 18.8% over the past decade, outpacing many comparable Sydney pockets.
Development Activity
Total DAs
115
Last 12 Months
17
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-10.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Revesby Heights iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
De La Salle College, Revesby Heights
7-12 · 650 students
Demographics
The median age of 35 is 5.0 years below the national figure, putting Revesby Heights among younger family suburbs rather than retirement corridors. Average household size is 3.1, which is 0.6 above national, consistent with the large-home profile and the 778 couples-with-children families. Overseas-born residents are 25.4%, which is 3.8 percentage points above national, led by English (440), Chinese (183) and Lebanese (155) ancestries. University qualifications at 37.3% run 7.2 points above national, and 79.7% of residents have lived at the same address for five or more years, one of the higher residential stability figures you find in Sydney suburbia.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
72.9%
Houses
22.8%
Townhouse
3.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Stock is heavily skewed toward large detached homes: 72.9% separate houses, 22.8% semi-detached, and only 3.3% apartments. Four-plus-bedroom dwellings account for 62.0% of the total, with three-bedroom homes at 29.8% and two-bedroom at 7.2%. The median price moved from $1,452,200 in 2024 to $1,510,000 in 2025, an annual gain of 4.0%. Tenure is split across 34.3% outright owners, 46.4% with a mortgage and 19.3% renting. The rent-to-income ratio of 24.3% stays below the 30% stress mark, meaning renters absorb a smaller share of income here than in many comparable suburbs. Fifteen development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, including dual occupancy and subdivision work, suggesting incremental densification of the established stock.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,726
Rent / wk
$650
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$1,005
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.8%
Unoccupied
24
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.5%
Couples, no children
1,717
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local industry at 16.4% of employed residents (116 workers), followed closely by Education at 14.9% (105), Construction at 9.3% (66), Professional and Technical services at 7.8% (55) and Finance at 7.2% (51). Occupationally, Professionals are the largest group at 254, ahead of Clerical and Admin (169) and Managers (145). The full-time employment rate is 66.1% and unemployment sits at 4.0%, similar to state norms. Real incomes grew 17.3% over the decade. SEIFA paints a mixed picture: the IEO decile of 7 reflects above-average education and occupational advantage, while the IRSD decile of 4 indicates some pockets of relative disadvantage, a split common in transitional Sydney suburbs.
Unemployment
4.7%
Labour Force
10,602
Unemployed
500
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.1%
Part-time
29.9%
Participation
56.6%
Employed
818
Occupations
Top Industries
University
37.3%
Postgraduate
7.8%
Born Overseas
25.4%
Dwellings
605
Transport to Work
Transport is car-dependent, with 90.5% of residents driving to work compared to the national average, and only 2.5% using public transport. The 0.8 square kilometre footprint means most destinations are within a short drive, and Canterbury Road provides bus access toward the city corridor. No school data is recorded for the suburb boundary itself, so families rely on facilities in neighbouring Revesby and Panania. SEIFA shows a decile 6 on IRSAD, placing Revesby Heights in the above-average national tier for combined advantage and disadvantage. Housing stress is low, with mortgage-to-income at 23.6% and rent-to-income at 24.3%, both below the 30% threshold. Volunteering reaches 12.8% and only 3.5% of residents need daily assistance, figures consistent with a young and capable working-family population.
Drive
90.5%
Public Transport
2.5%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.16%/yr
(+218 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 18.8% over the past decade and the current level of roughly 18,775 in the broader SA2 is forecast to reach 20,037 by 2031 at the medium projection, an annual addition of around 218 people. The primary driver is overseas migration at a net 245 residents a year, which more than offsets internal outflow of 36. The gentrification score of 17 classifies the suburb as not gentrifying, but signals including 21% population growth since 2011 and strong overseas inflow point to steady demographic deepening rather than stagnation. Rent growth of 43.8% over the period confirms that rising demand has not been absorbed by equivalent supply expansion. Affordability held stable at around 61.7% from 2011 to 2021, showing the suburb has not repriced away from its resident base.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+245
Net Internal / yr
-36
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +21% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +245/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Revesby Heights compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Revesby Heights a good suburb to live in?
Revesby Heights scores decile 6 on IRSAD nationally, with household income in the 94.6th percentile. The median age of 35 is 5 years below national, housing stress is low at 23.6% mortgage-to-income, and 79.7% of residents stay long-term, pointing to strong residential satisfaction.
What is the median house price in Revesby Heights?
The median house price is $1,490,000, up 4.0% from $1,452,200 in 2024 to $1,510,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,726 and weekly rent is $650. The mortgage-to-income ratio is 23.6%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Revesby Heights?
No schools are recorded inside the Revesby Heights suburb boundary in this dataset. The suburb covers only 0.8 square kilometres, so families access schools in the neighbouring Revesby and Panania areas. Locally, 37.3% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 7.2 points above the national average.
Is Revesby Heights safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Revesby Heights in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 6 on IRSAD nationally, and only 3.5% of its 1,916 residents need daily assistance. The high residential stability rate of 79.7% is also consistent with a settled, low-turnover community.
Is Revesby Heights good for property investment?
At a $1,490,000 median and $650 weekly rent, the gross yield is around 2.3%, below national averages for detached housing. The vacancy rate of 3.8% is slightly elevated. Stronger signals are the 4.0% annual price growth, 43.8% rent growth over the decade and overseas migration adding 245 residents a year to the area.
How is Revesby Heights's population changing?
Population grew 18.8% over the past decade. The broader SA2 is forecast to reach 20,037 by 2031, adding around 218 residents a year. Overseas migration is the primary driver at 245 net arrivals annually, with internal outflow of only 36. The gentrification score of 17 classifies the suburb as not gentrifying but steadily deepening.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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