Revesby Heights facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Revesby HeightsSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 1,368 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2212 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 24 km (15 mi) south-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Canterbury-Bankstown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | East Hills | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Banks | ||||||||||||||
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Revesby Heights is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the City of Canterbury-Bankstown area. This suburb is about 24 kilometres south-west of the main city centre of Sydney.
Revesby Heights sits on the northern side of the Georges River. It is also west of a smaller waterway called Little Salt Pan Creek.
History of Revesby Heights
The name Revesby was chosen in 1913. It honours Sir Joseph Banks, a famous botanist. He sailed with Captain James Cook when Cook explored Australia's east coast in 1770. Sir Joseph Banks was known as the "Squire of Revesby" because he inherited an estate called Revesby Abbey in England.
Revesby Heights was once known as Hero's Hill. This name was given because many soldiers who returned from World War II settled here. They were able to get affordable government housing in the area. A club for these returned service members, called the Hero's Hill servicemen's club, was started soon after. It later became the Revesby Heights Ex-Servicemen's Club, but it closed in 2013.
Schools in Revesby Heights
De La Salle College is a school in Revesby Heights. It provides education for boys from Year 7 to Year 12.
Sports and Fun in Revesby Heights
Revesby Heights has a junior rugby league club. It is called the Revesby Heights Junior Rugby League Football Club. People often call them "Heighties." The club plays at Neptune Park.
Over its 40-year history, many players from this club have gone on to play in the top-level National Rugby League. In 2007, the club had 12 junior teams and one senior Under 15s team. It was also the only club in its district with its own cheerleading squad. This squad was made up of young boys and girls from the area.
