Rivett at a glance
Median house
$910,000
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
3,354
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Rivett.
The postcode for Rivett is 2611 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Rivett is $910,000.
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.
Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
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%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $910,000 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median.
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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$910,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price n/a.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$322/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$322/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$910,000
3,354
Median age: 39
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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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.84%
Based on $910,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
58
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
26
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rivett.
Local schools for Rivett
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Chapman Primary School
Duffy Primary School
Mount Stromlo High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Rivett.
- What is the median house price in Rivett?
- The median house price in Rivett, ACT 2611 is $910,000.
- 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 of Canberra, in ACT 2611. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- 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 cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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