New South Wales location profile
Picnic Point NSW 2213
Picnic Point is a quiet, riverside suburb in Sydney’s south‑west known for its leafy streets, family homes and access to the Georges River. It appeals to established families and nature lovers with abundant parks, walking trails and water-based recreation.
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Why families consider Picnic Point
Family-oriented suburb with a high proportion of owner-occupiers living in freestanding houses and newer duplexes; residents are a mix of professionals and trades, with a relaxed, outdoorsy lifestyle centred on schools, sports fields and the river.
Amenities & services
- Panania Village Centre (shops and services)
- Revesby Village Centre/Marco Ave retail
- Bankstown Central shopping centre
- Panania Medical Centre
- Revesby Family Health
- Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital (Bankstown)
- Local cafes and eateries on Panania and Marco Ave
- Dining and venues at Revesby Workers’ Club
- Panania Library and Knowledge Centre, Bullecourt Ave, Panania
- Revesby Library, Marco Ave, Revesby
Transport & connectivity
- Panania Station (T8 Airport & South Line)
- Revesby Station (T8 Airport & South Line)
- East Hills Station (T8 Airport & South Line)
- Bus routes 924, 925, 923 linking to Bankstown, Revesby and East Hills
- Henry Lawson Drive
- The River Road
- Newbridge Road (A34)
- M5 Motorway access nearby
Lifestyle & recreation
- Georges River foreshore parks, boat ramps and picnic areas
- Walking and birdwatching around Yeramba Lagoon
- Max Parker Leisure & Aquatic Centre (swimming, gym) in Revesby
- Sports fields and netball/football clubs at local ovals
- Entertainment, dining and events at Revesby Workers’ Club
- Georges River National Park (Burrawang Reach picnic area)
- Yeramba Lagoon Bushland
- Picnic Point Reserve
- Fitzpatrick Park
- Lambeth Reserve
Education context
Multiple long day care centres and preschools in Picnic Point, Panania and Revesby, plus before/after-school care at local schools; infant rooms can have waitlists in peak periods.
- Western Sydney University – Bankstown City Campus (Bankstown CBD)
- University of Technology Sydney (UTS) – Ultimo
- The University of Sydney – Camperdown/Darlington
- UNSW Sydney – Kensington