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Hermit Park

QLD 4812 • Rest of QLD

3,512
Population (2021)
$44,824
Median Income
2.15 km²
Area
8m
Elevation
UrbanAffordableInner SuburbCommercial HubEstablished

About Hermit Park

Hermit Park is an established inner-city suburb of Townsville in North Queensland, located just 3 kilometres south-west of the CBD. With a population of approximately 3,512 residents and a median age of 36, this compact 2.2 square kilometre suburb offers an accessible mix of residential, commercial, and light-industrial areas. The suburb's name derives from the residence of early business owner Leopold Ferdinand Sachs.

Hermit Park serves as a practical hub for Townsville residents, featuring two mid-sized shopping centres (Rising Sun and Hermit Park Shopping Centre) and various local services. The suburb offers affordable housing with convenient access to major roads including Charters Towers Road and Woolcock Street. Residents enjoy the Suburban Bowling Club (established 1923), nearby schools, and proximity to the city centre. Its central location makes it popular with working professionals and families seeking urban convenience.

Hermit Park falls under postcode 4812 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Townsville electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4812
Urban Area
Townsville
LGA
Townsville
Federal Electorate
Herbert
State Electorate
Townsville
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.28°, 146.81°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
2.15 km²
Elevation
8m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Townsville Bus Services — Townsville CBD 10-15 min
  • Multiple routes via Charters Towers Rd — Surrounding suburbs Varies

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
3 km
By Bus
10-15 min
By Car (Peak)
10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5-7 min

🛣️ No train service in Townsville metro. Bus services available along major roads.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops and services accessible on foot; good bus connections to CBD

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$255
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,406
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,414
Census 2021
3,512
▲ 2.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,152
Income 2021
$44,824
▲ 27.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,671
Born Overseas 545

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 91
  • 2. England 84
  • 3. India 35
  • 4. Papua New Guinea 25
  • 5. Philippines 25
  • 6. Thailand 14
  • 7. Canada 13
  • 8. Germany 13
  • 9. United States 13
  • 10. China 11
  • 11. Fiji 11
  • 12. Ireland 11
  • 13. Malaysia 10
  • 14. France 7
  • 15. Italy 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,309
Australian 1,171
Irish 439
Scottish 394
Australian Aboriginal 243
German 214
Italian 158
Chinese 61
Indian 43
Filipino 41

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,097
Both parents born in Australia
684
Both parents born overseas
424
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
44.8%
Christianity
41.7%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.9%
Hinduism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
214 (6.1%)
5-14 years
396 (11.3%)
15-19 years
219 (6.2%)
20-24 years
268 (7.6%)
25-34 years
595 (16.9%)
35-44 years
442 (12.6%)
45-54 years
474 (13.5%)
55-64 years
411 (11.7%)
65-74 years
306 (8.7%)
75-84 years
147 (4.2%)
85+ years
41 (1.2%)

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