Moving to Hermit Park QLD 4812
What the official numbers say about living in Hermit Park — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $255 a week, against a median household income of $1,382 a week.
About 50% of homes are owner-occupied and 49% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Hermit Park grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,521 → 3,512 people).
Around 58% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, India; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Spanish, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Hermit Park scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Townsville, 1.7 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Magnetic Island Ferries - Townsville Terminal, 4.1 km north-east.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 4.1 km north-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1110 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 31 schools · 31 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 38 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Hermit Park profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Margaret Marys College 700 m · Hermit Park State School 700 m · Townsville State High School 1.4 km · St Josephs Christian School 1.6 km · Mundingburra State School 1.8 km · Railway Estate State School 1.8 km · Townsville West State School 1.9 km · Pimlico State High School 1.9 km
Groceries: Waterleaf 450 m · Woolworths 1.6 km · Coles 1.8 km · SUPA IGA Garbutt 2.9 km · Woolworths 3 km
Parks and reserves: Corcoran Park 350 m · McKimmin Park 700 m · Bicentennial Park 700 m · Lou Lister Park 1000 m · Mindham Park 1 km · Mindham Park North 1.1 km · Wes Barrett Park 1.3 km · Lou Litster Park 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Hermit Park, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Masked Lapwing · Peaceful Dove · Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark · Rainbow Bee-eater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Hermit Park, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermit Park here | 3,512 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Hyde Park | 1,374 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
| Mysterton | 793 | — | 8/10 | 19% |
| Pimlico | 2,557 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| Rosslea | 1,903 | — | 4/10 | 8% |
| Railway Estate | 2,871 | — | 5/10 | 14% |
| Oonoonba | 2,050 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Townsville — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Herbert — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4812 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Hermit Park profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $255 a week, and about 49% of homes here are rented.
The population grew -0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,521 people to 3,512. It sits about 1110 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Townsville station is roughly 1.7 km away. Local government is Townsville council, and the federal seat is Herbert.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Hermit Park vs Hyde Park · Hermit Park vs Pimlico.
Nearby guides: Hyde Park · Mysterton · Pimlico · Rosslea · Railway Estate · Oonoonba.
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