Rivett · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Rivett

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Typical monthly mortgage payments have risen by $140 since 2011 in Rivett, where most people live in large, detached houses. This suburb is far more likely to have homes with three or more bedrooms than the national average. It is a predominantly owner-occupied area with relatively low rental costs.

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📍 Rivett, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Rivett sits — Median rent (weekly)

$322 ▲ +2.2%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Rivett — lower than 66% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Rivett$322
2611 crosses ACT/NSW $450
Australian Capital Territory $450
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage is $2,140, which is higher than most areas. In contrast, weekly rent is $322, a figure that is well below the territory average of $450.

$322 ▲ +2.2%

Lower than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $315
  • 2016: $318
  • 2021: $322

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,140 ▲ +7.0%

Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,043
  • 2021: $2,140

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Rivett splits fairly evenly between Under $200 (33%) and $350–$549 (32%), with $200–$349 at 18%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Rivett, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and $3,000 or more (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common here, with 31.9% of homes owned outright, which is well above the territory figure. Only 24.7% of households rent, a rate well below both the state and national averages.

24.7% ▼ -2.8%

Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 25.4%
  • 2016: 27.1%
  • 2021: 24.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.9% ▼ -3.5%

Lower than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 33.1%
  • 2016: 31.6%
  • 2021: 31.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Rivett, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 86.9% of all homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. Because 87.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, Rivett has a much lower number of people per bedroom than most areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

86.9% ▼ -1.3%

Higher than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 88.1%
  • 2016: 86.8%
  • 2021: 86.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

87.4% ▼ -1.1%

Higher than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 88.4%
  • 2016: 86.5%
  • 2021: 87.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Rivett, Separate house is the majority at 87%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 13%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Rivett, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 29%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Rivett [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801081095/rivett/topic/housing-dwellings