Rivett

An assessment of population growth drivers in Rivett reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the Rivett statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of approximately 3,387 people. This figure represents a 1.0% increase from the 2021 Census count of 3,354 residents. AreaSearch's analysis, based on validated new addresses and the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), suggests this growth. The population density in Rivett is around 2,103 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Between the 2021 Census and November 2025, overseas migration contributed approximately 53.0% of overall population gains in Rivett. According to ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, Rivett's population is expected to decline by 43 persons by 2041.

However, specific age cohorts are projected to grow, notably the 55 to 64 age group, which is anticipated to increase by 101 people over this period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Rivett according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Rivett has experienced around 6 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 30 homes. So far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, Rivett sees approximately 3.6 new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand outpaces supply, which typically influences prices upwards and increases competition among buyers.

The average construction value of new properties in Rivett is $381,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. When compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Rivett shows around 75% of the construction activity per person, placing it among the 24th percentile of areas assessed nationally. This suggests somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established homes in the area. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints.

Recent development in Rivett has been entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 674 people per approval, Rivett shows a mature, established area. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures in the future, which could benefit potential buyers.

Rivett has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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Rivett shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Rivett's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 0.7%.

As of September 2025, 1,700 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 63.4%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 69.6%. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training, with healthcare being particularly notable at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services are under-represented at 4.7% compared to ACT's 6.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities based on Census data.

In the past year, employment increased by 0.7% while labour force grew by 1.2%, raising unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with ACT where employment grew by 1.4% and unemployment fell by 0.2%. State-level data to 25-Nov shows ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rivett's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Rivett's median income is $62,997 and average income stands at $74,944. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $68,831 (median) and $81,884 (average). Census 2021 income data shows Rivett's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 86th percentiles. The earnings profile reveals that 30.5% of locals (1,033 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, reflecting broader area patterns where 34.3% similarly occupy this range. Notably, 34.2% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity and robust local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Rivett is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Rivett, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 86.8% houses and 13.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Australian Capital Territory's dwelling structure of 81.7% houses and 18.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rivett was at 32.8%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 41.8% and rented dwellings comprising 25.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rivett was $2,140 as of the Census date, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,251. The median weekly rent figure for Rivett stood at $322, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $420. Nationally, Rivett's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863 recorded in 2017-18, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375 for the same period.

Rivett has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 72.3% of all households, including 31.9% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.7%, with lone person households at 25.7% and group households making up 1.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.6.

Rivett demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Rivett's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 41.7% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This includes 24.0% with bachelor degrees, 11.6% with postgraduate qualifications, and 6.1% with graduate diplomas. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.9% of residents holding such qualifications, comprising 10.6% advanced diplomas and 16.3% certificates.

Educational participation is high, with 29.7% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Rivett has 18 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops cater to 68 different routes in total, facilitating 4,321 weekly passenger trips collectively. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 166 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 617 daily trips across all routes, translating to about 240 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Rivett is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Rivett faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (around 1,923 people), compared to 60.7% across the Australian Capital Territory.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 9.3% and 9.1% of residents respectively. Around 64.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.3% across the Australian Capital Territory. There are 20.1% of residents aged 65 and over (around 680 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Rivett was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Rivett's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 21.7% born overseas and 14.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Rivett, comprising 42.5%. Judaism, however, is slightly overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's average of 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (26.5%), English (25.2%), and Irish (10.1%). Some ethnic groups have notable representation: French (0.9% vs regional 0.7%), Welsh (0.8% vs 0.7%), and Dutch (1.8% vs 1.3%).

Rivett's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Rivett has a median age of 39, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and comparable to Australia's median age of 38. The 75-84 age group constitutes 9.3% of Rivett's population, compared to the Australian Capital Territory figure, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 12.0%. Between 2021 and now, the percentage of the population in the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.4% to 9.3%, while the 65-74 age group has declined from 10.5% to 8.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Rivett's age structure. Notably, the 55-64 age group is expected to grow by 31% (an increase of 104 people), reaching a total of 443 from its current figure of 338. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in number.