Living in Revesby
Revesby, a suburb of local government area City of Bankstown, is located 22 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, and is a part of the South-western Sydney region.
History
Revesby was named in 1913 in honour of Sir Joseph Banks, a botanist who sailed with Captain James Cook on the Endeavour, when he reached the east coast of Australia in 1770. Banks had inherited his father’s estate of Revesby Abbey, in Lincolnshire, England, so he was known as the Squire of Revesby.
Transport Links
Revesby Railway Station is on the Airport and East Hills line of the CityRail network, with express services running during peak hours. The area is also well served by buses.
Shopping and Recreation
The Revesby Shopping Village is centered around the streets near the railway station, with Revesby Abbey, a residential and commercial development, being popular with those meeting for coffee or lunch, due to the great selection of cafes and restaurants there. Marco Reserve and Kelso Reserve are parks in the area and home to a selection of sporting teams and facilities. Abel Reserve is home to a monthly arts and crafts fair.
Schools
Revesby Public School, Revesby South Public School, Sir Joseph Banks High School and St Lukes Primary School can all be found here.