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The Hermitage

QLD 4370 • Queensland

55
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
14.65 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSparse

About The Hermitage

The Hermitage is a small rural locality situated approximately 8 kilometres east of Warwick in Queensland's Southern Downs Region, around 157 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. Covering nearly 15 square kilometres at elevations ranging from 460 to 640 metres above sea level, it is a sparsely settled agricultural district with a population of just 55 people recorded in the 2021 census. The area falls within the Southern Downs Regional Council and the federal Division of Maranoa, reflecting its deep rural character. It is home to a significant agricultural research facility operated in connection with the broader Warwick rural research precinct.

The Hermitage is quintessential Queensland high-country farming land, with properties dedicated to dryland cropping, beef cattle, and mixed agriculture typical of the Darling Downs fringe. Residents rely on nearby Warwick for all essential services including supermarkets, schools, hospitals, and transport connections. The area's elevated terrain offers pleasant rural scenery and is close to recreational areas around the Condamine River headwaters. It suits those seeking an authentic rural lifestyle away from the pressures of regional centres.

The Hermitage falls under postcode 4370 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4370
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.21°, 152.09°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
14.65 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach — Warwick CBD (8 km) ~15 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
157 km
By Train
Drive to Warwick (~15 min) then no direct train; coach to Brisbane ~3 hrs
By Bus
N/A
By Car (Peak)
~2 hrs via New England Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 45 min via New England Hwy

🛣️ No public transport in locality; Warwick is the nearest service hub

Walkability Car Dependent

Fully car-dependent rural locality with no footpaths, shops, or public transport within walking distance.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
55
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

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