Hermitage Flat at a glance
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
323
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Hermitage Flat.
The postcode for Hermitage Flat is 2790 (NSW).
Hermitage Flat (2790) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Hermitage Flat has roughly 323 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hermitage Flat scores 54/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hermitage Flat's population at 323, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
323
Median age
48
Family households
55%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$283/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
323
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
21
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
54
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hermitage Flat.
Local schools for Hermitage Flat
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Government School Catchment
Cooerwull Public School
Lithgow Public School
Lithgow High School
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Frequently asked
About Hermitage Flat.
- What is the Hermitage Flat postcode?
- Hermitage Flat is in the 2790 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Hermitage Flat?
- Hermitage Flat is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2790, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hermitage Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $283.
- What schools are in Hermitage Flat?
- There are 7 schools serving Hermitage Flat on this page, including Cooerwull Public School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow, Lithgow Public School.
- How walkable is Hermitage Flat?
- Hermitage Flat has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hermitage Flat?
- Hermitage Flat is close to Lithgow Dc, Mckellars Park, Lithgow, Pottery Estate, Cobar Park.
- What is the population of Hermitage Flat?
- The population of Hermitage Flat is approximately 323 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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