Overall score
Padstow
62.8/100
Revesby Heights
55.4/100
Padstow for retirees and investment; Revesby Heights for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Padstow
62.8/100
Revesby Heights
55.4/100
Crime rate
Padstow
33.9 / 1k
Revesby Heights
55.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Padstow
345
Revesby Heights
23
Population
Padstow
14,017
Revesby Heights
1,916
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 | Revesby Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.8/100 | 55.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.9 / 1k | 55.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 142 | 22 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 345 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 2 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 25.4% |
| Population | 14,017 | 1,916 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Padstow is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Revesby Heights is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Revesby Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Padstow keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Padstow tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Revesby Heights stands out for housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Value-focused buyers may find Padstow the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Revesby Heights.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.