Hermit Park QLD 4812
Hermit Park sits 1,350 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 15 hours 25 minutes by car. Census data records 3,512 residents with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $71,864 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The suburb grew 2.9% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $255 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,406. Hermit Park is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is high.
Is Hermit Park a good suburb?
Hermit Park scores a C (41/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit, weaker on safety.
Very walkable
Walkability 86/100 · 1350.2 km · 923 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $705K
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 92/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 3/10 · median age 36 · 3,512 residents
Liveability Rating
41 / 100 · Ranked #720 in QLDEach bar is Hermit Park's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
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Our score
41 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataHermit Park's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $705,000, about 9% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$705,000
9% above its 7 neighbours (median $647,500)
Based on 77 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 31 days — median across 29 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 6 sales $700K
- 3 bed 32 sales $639K
- 4 bed 24 sales $755K
- 5 bed 5 sales $980K
Units
$392,500
In line with its 5 neighbours (median $400,000)
Based on 40 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 27 days — median across 14 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 35 sales $385K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Hermit Park are currently listed at around $670,000 on average. Based on 15 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$670K
15 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$400K
11 units listed in the last 6 months.
26 of the suburb's 1,473 dwellings (1.8%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Hermit Park rent for around $558 a week on average, based on 10 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$558/wk
In line with its 3 neighbours (median $550/wk)
10 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$425/wk
13 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
23 rentals advertised against an estimated 726 rented homes (3.2%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 2-bed units
- $430/wk
- 42 bonds
- +51% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025149 Acceptable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 20% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4812.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$558/week ($29,000 a year) on a $670,000 median
$425/week ($22,000 a year) on a $400,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Hermit Park safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Hermit Park sits in the high band, with 228 incidents recorded in 2025 — up about 2% on the prior year. The longer-run trend has eased steadily across the available years.
228 offences
2.2% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202419 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Universities nearby
1.7% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Hermit Park is very walkable on foot — at 86/100, most daily errands can be done on foot.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Hermit Park.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 54.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 40.6 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 17.6 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 16.9 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Hermit Park.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 98%
- Premises covered
- 2,014
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Townsville: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 9 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Hermit Park is home to about 3,500 residents, with a median age of 36, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $72,000 a year, with unemployment at 6.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
3,512
Median Age
36
Median Household Income
$71,864/yr
Census Median Rent
$255/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,406/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$44,824/yr
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
13.2%
Total Dwellings
1,473
Owner-Occupier Rate
50.7%
Houses
54.9%
Rental Stress
18.5%
Mortgage Stress
23.5%
Work From Home
6.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
64 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 7 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 705 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 76.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 81.7%
- Employment Rate
- 61.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 46.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
97 residents (2.8%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
5.2% of residents (173) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (75).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 3,298 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 1,339 people work here; 1,776 employed residents live here.
Roughly as many jobs as working residents (0.8 per resident). At least 24% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,810 a year through Townsville based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Townsville
In the year to August 2026, 1,096 new dwellings were approved across Townsville. That mix is 991 houses and 105 units. Approvals are down 22.3% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Gurambilbarra Wulgurukaba People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
PM10 averaged 15.5 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0.
From the Townsville Lennon Drive (Townsville, North Queensland) monitoring station, 3.6 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Townsville Aero, 5.5 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 5 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 3.4 km
- 3.8 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 1,304 mm
- 65 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.8°C
- 5 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 15.0°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
10 facilities within 5 km- 2.1 kmRail Freight TransportTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Cumene (1-methylethylbenzene)
- 3.7 kmIndustrial and Agricultural Chemical Product WholesalingTop reported: Fluoride compounds · Manganese & compounds
- 3.9 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 4.2 kmPort and Water Transport Terminal OperationsTop reported: Sulfur dioxide · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Zinc and compounds
- 4.3 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Cyclohexane · n-Hexane
EV adoption
In postcode 4812, 103 of 14,880 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.5% (377 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.2%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4812, 3,913 rooftop-solar systems totalling 28.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 8,976 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 297 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
7 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 14 across postcode 4812.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $705,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Phillip Thompson Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Phillip Thompson | 36.6% | 63.4% | -1.6 |
| 2022 | Phillip Thompson | 38.2% | 61.8% | +3.4 |
| 2019 | Phillip Thompson | 41.6% | 58.4% | +8.4 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Adam Baillie Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Adam Baillie LNP | 55.6% |
| 2020 | Scott Stewart ALP | 53.1% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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- #1 in Best Townsville suburbs for first-home buyers (units)
- #1 in Townsville suburbs with the most parkland nearby
- #3 in Most walkable suburbs in Townsville
- #3 in Townsville suburbs that suit young professionals
- #5 in Highest-yielding Townsville suburbs (units)
- #6 in Best Townsville suburbs to rent in
- #6 in Townsville suburbs where 2-bedroom unit rents rose most
- #8 in Townsville suburbs with the most apartments
- #8 in Townsville suburbs with the largest Muslim community
- #8 in Townsville suburbs with the largest non-religious population
- #8 in Townsville suburbs with the best public transport
- #9 in Best Townsville suburbs for first-home buyers (houses)
- #9 in Townsville's most educated suburbs
- #10 in Sportiest Townsville suburbs
- #11 in Townsville suburbs with the biggest house blocks
- #11 in Townsville suburbs with the largest Hindu community
- #11 in Townsville suburbs with the deepest rental markets
- #11 in Townsville suburbs with the best NBN connectivity
- #14 in Townsville suburbs where the most residents moved from a capital city
Nearby suburbs
West End QLD 4810
Mundingburra QLD 4812
Railway Estate QLD 4810
Oonoonba QLD 4811
Rosslea QLD 4812
Hyde Park QLD 4812
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Common questions about Hermit Park
Is Hermit Park a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Hermit Park is high (92/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Hermit Park?
Hermit Park has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Hermit Park a good place to live?
Hermit Park has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (41/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Hermit Park?
Hermit Park, QLD had a population of 3,512 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Hermit Park, QLD?
The postcode for Hermit Park, QLD is 4812.
How far is Hermit Park from Brisbane?
Hermit Park is 1,350 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 923 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Hermit Park?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Hermit Park was $71,864 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Hermit Park?
The median advertised rent in Hermit Park is $558 a week for houses (10 listings) and $425 a week for units (13 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Hermit Park?
The median age of residents in Hermit Park was 36 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Hermit Park walkable?
Hermit Park scores 86/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Hermit Park?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Hermit Park, Townsville Aero (5.5 km away), summer days average 31.8°C, winter nights 15°C, 1,304 mm of rain a year over 65 rainy days, and 5 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Hermit Park?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Hermit Park belong to?
Hermit Park sits within the Townsville local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Hermit Park?
The average residential rates bill through Townsville is $1,810 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Hermit Park?
Across Townsville, 1,096 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 22.3% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Hermit Park in?
Hermit Park sits within the federal Division of Herbert, currently held by Phillip Thompson (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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