Rivett, ACT 2611 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rivett is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2611, home to 3,354 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 31 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,354
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,207 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,113 /week
- Median family income
- $2,765 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $322 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,140
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Alternative Education Program/Canberra College
- Chapman Primary
- Duffy Primary
- St John Vianney's Primary
- Mount Stromlo High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 19 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 129 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 supermarkets
- 54 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 37.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 99.9% of the 1,459 resolvable premises in Rivett. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 99.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 78 across Rivett in the year to Q4 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 34 other offences, 12 violent offences, 12 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rivett?
Rivett (ACT 2611) had 3,354 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Rivett?
The median advertised rent in Rivett is $322/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rivett?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Rivett covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Alternative Education Program/Canberra College (1.1 km), Chapman Primary (1.2 km), Duffy Primary (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rivett?
Rivett is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (99.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rivett?
Across the surrounding area, 78 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (34), violent (12), property damage (12). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Rivett?
In Rivett, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (37.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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