Revesby

The typical resident is 38, and the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. Since 2011, the population has grown by 19% to reach 17,664 people.

Revesby is much more culturally diverse than the national average, with 38.1% of people born overseas. Chinese and Vietnamese ancestries are particularly common, following a 6.5 point increase in overseas births since 2011.

Language diversity is very high, with 47.2% of residents using a language other than English at home—far above the national figure. Arabic is the most common non-English language, and 8.9% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the share of people reporting no religion is far below the national average at 22.4%. Over half of the community identifies as Christian.

Education levels have risen, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher climbing 9.6 points since 2011. Year 12 completion is also a little above the national figure at 61.4%.

Typical household weekly incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,932. There has been a notable increase in wealth, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week rising 15 points since 2011.

The community reports fewer long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than most other areas. However, the share of people needing help with daily activities is slightly higher than the national average at 6.6%.

Volunteer rates are well below the national average at 9.1%, a figure that has fallen since 2011. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care has edged down slightly.

First Nations residents in Revesby are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 27. They also see much lower unemployment rates compared to the national figure.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the area's higher-than-average share of one-parent families and couples with children.

The suburb is dominated by larger homes, with 80.1% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in most areas, and both typical rents and mortgage payments are well above the national average.

Revesby is exceptionally well-connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home has also surged, now accounting for 36.3% of the workforce.

The population is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen slightly since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to similar areas, at 54.3%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and retail.

The area sits slightly above the national average for overall advantage. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas.

The local climate is characterised by rainfall that is far above the New South Wales average, while temperatures remain typical for the state.

Revesby is very walkable, with 99.6% of homes having a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Residents have easy access to groceries, health services, and schools, all of which are far more accessible than the state average.