Padstow vs Revesby Heights
The verdict
Revesby Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.55M versus $1.64M in Padstow. Padstow rates higher for transport (95 vs 79). Padstow has a shorter estimated CBD commute (45 vs 73 min). On the separate residential safety score, Revesby Heights rates higher (100 vs 78/100 in Padstow).
Scores
| Padstow | Revesby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 78 |
| Transport | 95 | 79 |
| Education | 66 | 63 |
| Liveability | 93 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Padstow | Revesby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,017 | 1,916 |
| Median age | 40 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,891 | $2,673 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.0% | 40.5% |
| Born in Australia | 56.3% | 72.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.1 |
Growth: Padstow Moderate Growth · Revesby Heights Moderate Growth
Property
| Padstow | Revesby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.64M | $1.55M |
| Median unit price | $951K | $655K |
| House price YoY | 13.4% | 14.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $810 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 25 |
Median price history
Safety
| Padstow | Revesby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 52 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 121 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 414 | 52 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,917 | 1,514 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Padstow | Revesby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Padstow · Revesby Heights
Transport
| Padstow | Revesby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 79 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 73 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 73 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 160 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Padstow | Revesby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 1 |
| Parks | 16 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.8 km | 10.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.3 km | 20.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Padstow | Revesby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,017 | 1,916 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,401 | 2,030 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,600 | 2,161 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.68% | 1.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Padstow or Revesby Heights?
Revesby Heights has the higher residential safety score (Padstow 78/100 vs Revesby Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Padstow or Revesby Heights?
Revesby Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.55M versus $1.64M.
Which has better public transport, Padstow or Revesby Heights?
Padstow has the higher transport score (Padstow 95/100 vs Revesby Heights 79/100).
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