Padstow vs Revesby
The verdict
Revesby is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.58M versus $1.62M in Padstow. Padstow is closer to the coast (10.8 km vs 12.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Padstow rates higher (78 vs 64/100 in Revesby).
Scores
| Padstow | Revesby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 85 |
| Transport | 95 | 96 |
| Education | 66 | 62 |
| Liveability | 93 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Padstow | Revesby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,017 | 15,268 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,891 | $1,844 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.0% | 42.1% |
| Born in Australia | 56.3% | 55.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Padstow Moderate Growth · Revesby Moderate Growth
Property
| Padstow | Revesby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.62M | $1.58M |
| Median unit price | $945K | $1.05M |
| House price YoY | -2.8% | 1.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $842 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Padstow | Revesby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 105 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 121 | 242 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 414 | 524 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,459 | 7,473 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Padstow | Revesby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 6 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,030 | 1,021 |
Transport
| Padstow | Revesby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 73 | 114 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 160 m | 690 m |
Liveability
| Padstow | Revesby | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 4 |
| Parks | 16 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 45 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.8 km | 12.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.3 km | 19.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Padstow | Revesby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,017 | 15,268 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,401 | 16,176 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,600 | 17,218 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.68% | 1.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Padstow or Revesby?
Padstow has the higher residential safety score (Padstow 78/100 vs Revesby 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Padstow or Revesby?
Revesby is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.58M versus $1.62M.
Which has better schools, Padstow or Revesby?
Padstow has a higher average school ICSEA (Padstow 1030 vs Revesby 1021; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Padstow or Revesby?
Revesby has the higher transport score (Padstow 95/100 vs Revesby 96/100).
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