Rivett · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Rivett

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

Almost 87% of homes in Rivett have three or more bedrooms, far exceeding the national figure of 74%. This makes Rivett a place of large, spacious properties where the majority are detached houses. While many residents face high mortgage payments, the typical weekly rent remains below the national average.

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📍 Rivett, Suburb / Locality

Where Rivett sits — Median rent (weekly)

$322 ▲ +2.9%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Rivett — higher than 63% 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.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,140, which is much higher than most areas. In contrast, the typical weekly rent is $322, a figure that is a little below the national average.

$322 ▲ +2.9%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $313
  • 2016: $318
  • 2021: $322

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,140 ▲ +7.0%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality 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.

About 32% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the ACT figure of 27%. Renters make up 24.7% of households, a rate that is well below both the territory and national averages.

24.7% ▼ -2.8%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.9% ▼ -3.5%

Lower than 74% of suburb / locality 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 the area, far above the national figure of 72%. These large homes mean there are only 0.7 people per bedroom, which is lower than most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

86.9% ▼ -1.3%

Lower than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

87.4% ▼ -1.2%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 88.5%
  • 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/sal/SAL80115/rivett/topic/housing-dwellings