Average rent in Rivett, ACT2026

Rivett is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 11km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 3,354 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $322/week, which is below the the ACT median of $446/week. About 25% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$322/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,354

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Canberra
11 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
87%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Rivett

Rivett comes in cheaper than most of the ACT — the typical renter pays $322/week, around 28% below the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 73% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 25% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (87%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 3,354, median age 39, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 21% of residents were born overseas. At 11km from Canberra, Rivett typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Rivett?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Rivett, ACT was $322. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Rivett rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Rivett came in at $322 — 28% below. Rivett sits 11km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 87% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Rivett have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Rivett's $322/week (ABS 2021): Tuggeranong, Taylor, Duntroon. On the higher end, you've got Fyshwick, Kowen, Lyons (ACT). Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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