ACT2611· Pop. 36,535Snowy Valleys

RIVETT

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

60

Liveability score

66

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

1.8%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Est.

3.6%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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RIVETT shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$450/wk

weekly

Demand change

+3.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.10%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

RIVETT is a metropolitan ACT suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro ACT suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 1.8% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,482/wk

$104k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.3%

75.6% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.5%

Population growth

+2.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

50%

32% apartments

Degree qualified

57.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

29.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

500 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.7%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

31.7 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

20 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

70.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

178.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

3,189/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2611

🏫7 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚3 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

St Jude's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1131(91%)
425 students18:1 student–teacher55% girls52% top SEA quarter

Canberra Montessori School

Independent · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1128(91%)
96 students11:1 student–teacher53% girls56% top SEA quarter

Arawang Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1113(88%)
469 students14:1 student–teacher48% girls48% top SEA quarter

Chapman Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1106(86%)
502 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls46% top SEA quarter

Charles Weston School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1099(84%)
511 students14:1 student–teacher49% girls43% top SEA quarter

St John Vianney's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1094(83%)
159 students16:1 student–teacher45% girls40% top SEA quarter

Duffy Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1088(81%)
374 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls43% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Mount Stromlo High School

Government · Yrs 7-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1085(80%)
846 students14:1 student–teacher45% girls39% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (3)

Orana Steiner School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1136(92%)
413 students10:1 student–teacher46% girls55% top SEA quarter

Evelyn Scott School

Government · Yrs K-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1107(86%)
717 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls45% top SEA quarter

Islamic School of Canberra

Independent · Yrs K-11 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1073(76%)
455 students15:1 student–teacher45% girls23% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
70/ 100

8.9 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Top tier
1105ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
90/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 31 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

33

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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