Hermit Park

Hermit Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Hermit Park's population is estimated at around 3,605 people. This reflects an increase of 93 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,512 people. The current population is inferred from AreaSearch validation of new addresses and ABS ERP estimates from surrounding areas released in June 2024. This results in a resident population estimate of 3,602 people, with an additional validated new address since the Census date. Hermit Park's population density stands at 1,684 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the national average assessed by AreaSearch.

Natural growth contributed approximately 61.0% of overall population gains in recent periods, with all migration factors also being positive contributors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Examining future population trends, Hermit Park is expected to increase by approximately 497 persons to reach a total of 4,102 people by 2041. This represents a 15.2% increase over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Hermit Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Hermit Park had approximately 4 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 24 homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY-26. The average new residents per home built was 9.3 between FY-21 and FY-25. This demand exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New homes are being built at an average cost of $468,000, aligning with broader regional development. In this financial year, $3.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Hermit Park has significantly less development activity, 67.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, preserving Hermit Park's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. Developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 729 people per dwelling approval, Hermit Park reflects a highly mature market. Future projections estimate Hermit Park to add 549 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Hermit Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects expected to influence this region. Notable projects include North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK), Weststate Private Hospital, Eden Park Estate, and Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive) along with Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Duplication. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Hermit Park are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Hermit Park's skilled workforce includes well-represented essential services sectors with an unemployment rate of 8.2% as of June 2025, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of this date, 1,902 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 4.2% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Hermit Park is notably high at 65.3%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The area shows a particularly notable concentration in public administration & safety, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.6% versus the regional average of 4.5%.

Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.8%, while employment declined by 5.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 3.1 percentage points in Hermit Park. This contrasts with Rest of Qld, where employment rose by 1.8% and the labour force grew by 2.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hermit Park's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, although these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Hermit Park's median income among taxpayers was $55,902 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $65,561 during the same period. This compares to figures for Rest of Qld which were $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $63,723 (median) and $74,733 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranked at the 61st percentile ($862 weekly), while household income sat at the 27th percentile. The predominant income cohort in Hermit Park spanned 28.4% of locals (1,023 people) in the $1,500 - $2,999 category, mirroring the broader area where 31.7% occupied this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 84.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 27th percentile.

Hermit Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Hermit Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 54.9% houses and 45.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hermit Park was at 21.2%, with mortgaged properties at 29.8% and rented dwellings at 49.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,406, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure in Hermit Park was recorded at $255, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $305. Nationally, Hermit Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Hermit Park features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 57.9% of all households, including 20.1% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 42.1%, with lone person households at 37.6% and group households comprising 4.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Hermit Park demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 26.7% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 20.1% and the Rest of Qld figure of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 26.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 6.8% pursuing tertiary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Hermit Park has 14 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 657 weekly passenger trips. The park's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents generally living within 220 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, there are 93 daily trips across all routes, equating to about 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Hermit Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Hermit Park faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~1,917 people), leading that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.9 and 7.3% of residents respectively, while 67.9% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.8% across Rest of Qld. As of 2016, 14.1% of Hermit Park's residents are aged 65 and over (508 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Hermit Park ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Hermit Park had a cultural diversity level below average, with 84.6% citizens, 83.1% born in Australia, and 89.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 46.6%. Judaism's representation was over twice that of Rest of Qld, at 0.1%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (27.2%), Australian (24.3%), and Irish (9.1%). Notably, French ancestry was higher than regional averages at 0.9%, Australian Aboriginal at 5.1% vs 5.0%, and German at 4.4% vs 4.0%.

Hermit Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Hermit Park is 35 years, which is lower than Queensland's average of 41 years and under the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 20.4% of Hermit Park's population, a notably higher percentage compared to Queensland's average (16.9%), while the 75-84 age group is under-represented at 4.3%. This concentration of young adults in Hermit Park is well above the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the median age has dropped from 36 years to 35 years, with notable shifts including a growth in the 25-34 age group from 16.9% to 20.4%, and declines in the 45-54 cohort from 13.5% to 10.9% and the 55-64 group from 11.7% to 10.4%. By 2041, Hermit Park's age composition is expected to change significantly, with the 25-34 age group growing by 37%, reaching 1,007 people from 735. Conversely, the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.