Holder vs Rivett
Rivett (median $910,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Holder ($975,000).
Buying in Holder or Rivett?
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Holder and Rivett side by side
| Measure | Holder | Rivett |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $975,000 | $910,000 |
| Median unit | $657,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $465/wk | $322/wk |
| Unit rent | $465/wk | $322/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1107 | 1103 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 88 | 26 |
| Transit score | 80 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,816 | 3,354 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 646 mm | 646 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Holder scores higher on walkability (88/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Holder (1107) sits above Rivett (1103).
- For buyers
- Rivett is the lower entry point at $910,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Holder offers the higher gross rental yield (2.48% vs 1.84%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Holder edges out on average school ICSEA (1107 vs 1103).
Holder vs Rivett: common questions
Is Holder or Rivett cheaper to buy in?
Rivett has the lower median house price at $910,000, roughly 7% below Holder ($975,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Holder or Rivett have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Holder scores 1107 vs 1103 in Rivett. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Holder or Rivett?
Holder scores 88/100 on walkability vs 26/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Holder or Rivett?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.48% in Holder vs 1.84% in Rivett. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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