Overall score
Padstow Heights
45.7/100
Revesby
65.3/100
Padstow Heights for retirees and families; Revesby for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Padstow Heights
45.7/100
Revesby
65.3/100
Crime rate
Padstow Heights
33.8 / 1k
Revesby
55.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Padstow Heights
34
Revesby
279
Population
Padstow Heights
3,594
Revesby
15,268
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Padstow Heights | Revesby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 65.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.1/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.8 / 1k | 55.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 221 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 279 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 33 |
| Population | 3,594 | 15,268 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Padstow Heights reads as a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks; Revesby is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Padstow Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Revesby keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Padstow Heights is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Revesby answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Choose Padstow Heights if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Revesby for investors and value-focused buyers.