Revesby is mostly a residential suburb, which was developed as part of Sydney's post-war urban sprawl, and contains many modest freestanding bungalows built from asbestos cement sheeting (fibro).

Revesby was named in 1913 in honour of Sir Joseph Banks, the botanist who sailed with Captain James Cook on the Endeavour, when he reached the east coast of Australia in 1770.

In the early 2000s, one of the largest Woolworths supermarkets in Sydney was built in Marco Avenue, across the road from the existing complex.

Revesby Abbey is now a popular spot for people to meet as it features many cafes, restaurants and boutiques lining the street.

The most recent upgrades were completed in 2000, with further extensions currently under construction expected to significantly change the club, making it one of the largest in the state.

[3] The 2023 extension of a multi-level car park[4] as well as another supermarket in close proximity has greatly increased access for locals for entertainment and products.

Revesby is serviced by buses operated by U-Go Mobility, generally following the routes established by McVicar's Bus Services: For federal elections, Revesby is in the federal electoral division of Banks, held by David Coleman, of the Liberal Party of Australia.