Map of Rivett, ACT 2611 - Census Demographics - Melway, Sydway, Brisway, Ausway, Street Smart (original) (raw)

Rivett is a residential suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, established in the late 1960s. On Census night 2006, Rivett had a population of 3,069 people. It is situated on the western edge of the Weston Creek district.

Rivett takes its name from Sir (Albert Cherbury) David Rivett, KCMG ; Rhodes Scholar 1907; Professor of Chemistry, Melbourne University, 1924 1927; Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), 1927 46; Chairman of the Council CSIRO, 1946 49; President of Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science 1937-39.

Streets in Rivett are named after Australian flora.

Several homes in Rivett were burnt, and many residents evacuated during the 2003 Canberra bushfires.