The Hermitage at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
55
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about The Hermitage.
The postcode for The Hermitage is 4370 (QLD).
The Hermitage (4370) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.
The Hermitage has roughly 55 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
The Hermitage scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Hermitage's population at 55, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
55
Median age
57
Family households
72%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
55
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Southern Downs Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
4,470
total offences in 2026 across the Southern Downs Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in The Hermitage.
Local schools for The Hermitage
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Government School Catchment
Warwick East State School
Warwick State High School
Warwick Central State School
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Frequently asked
About The Hermitage.
- What is the The Hermitage postcode?
- The Hermitage is in the 4370 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- Where is The Hermitage?
- The Hermitage is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4370, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in The Hermitage?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in The Hermitage?
- There are 12 schools serving The Hermitage on this page, including The SCOTS PGC College, The School of Total Education, Warwick East State School.
- How walkable is The Hermitage?
- The Hermitage has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Hermitage?
- The Hermitage is close to Mount Tabor, Swan Creek, Canningvale, Sladevale, Warwick Dc.
- What is the population of The Hermitage?
- The population of The Hermitage is approximately 55 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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