Rivett, ACT 2611
Snowy ValleysAll suburbs in postcode 2611
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Median house price
$910,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Rivett itself.
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House prices in Rivett
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Rivett, houses changed hands at $910,000 in 2024, in line with the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Rivett itself.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $182,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $322/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $322/wk
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What to know about Rivett
Rivett (2611) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of the ACT. The median house here is $910,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Rivett has roughly 3,354 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Rivett scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 0°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 646 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Schools in Rivett
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 26/100
- Transit
- 100/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Rivett's population at 3,354, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Population
- 3,354
- Median age
- 39
- Family households
- 72%
- Lone person
- 26%
- Owner occupied
- 73%
- Renter occupied
- 25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.84% (median rent $322/wk against a $910,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 1.84%
- On the $910,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
58 offences recorded in 2025
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 646 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 0.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Rivett
- What is the median house price in Rivett?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Rivett, ACT 2611 is $910,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Rivett itself.
- How much is my house worth in Rivett?
- A useful starting point is the Rivett median house price of $910,000. Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Rivett postcode?
- Rivett is in the 2611 postcode, in ACT, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Rivett?
- Rivett is a suburb in the Snowy Valleys area, ACT 2611.
- What is the average rent in Rivett?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $322, for units it's $322.
- What schools are in Rivett?
- There are 20 schools serving Rivett on this page, including Chapman Primary School, Duffy Primary School, St John Vianney's Primary School.
- How walkable is Rivett?
- Rivett has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rivett?
- Rivett is close to Chapman, Stirling, Duffy, Holder, Weston Creek.
- What is the population of Rivett?
- The population of Rivett is approximately 3,354 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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