Inner south and central
Hermit Park real estate agent — Graham Lynham
Hermit Park QLD 4812 · about 3 km from the Townsville CBD
Hermit Park is one of Townsville's older inner suburbs, about 3 km from the CBD along Charters Towers Road. Its streets are known for Queenslanders and elevated timber homes, with low-set post-war houses and unit blocks and flats mixed in. Buyers who want character and a short trip to the city often start their search here.
The Ross River runs along its edge, with bikeways that make cycling into the city easy, and Bicentennial Park, Corcoran Park and Lou Lister Park give the suburb plenty of open space. Local shops with a Woolworths cover everyday needs, and Castletown and the CBD are a few minutes' drive away.
There are no schools inside the suburb itself, but primary and secondary schools are close by in the surrounding inner suburbs. Hermit Park was affected by the February 2019 floods, so buyers look carefully at each address, and sellers should have flood history and any repairs documented.
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Townsville (whole city) medians, March 2026 quarter. Source: Queensland Government Statistician's Office (CC BY 4.0). The latest quarter is preliminary.
- Houses $700,000 +15.7% on a year earlier
- Units and townhouses $478,750 +19.7% on a year earlier
Living in Hermit Park
Schools
No schools inside the suburb boundary; the nearest are in neighbouring suburbs.
Shops and amenities
- Local shops with Woolworths
- Bicentennial Park, Corcoran Park and Lou Lister Park
- Ross River frontage and bikeways
- Castletown and the CBD within a few minutes' drive
Getting around
Charters Towers Road runs through the suburb towards the CBD, about 3 km away, with local bus services and bikeways along the river.
Lavarack Barracks is about 5.5 km away in a straight line, and the hospital about 6 km. Most Hermit Park tenants work in or near the city.
Things to check
Hermit Park borders the Ross River and was one of the suburbs affected by the February 2019 floods. Check the council's flood maps for every address and hold flood cover.
Hermit Park FAQs
Was Hermit Park affected by the 2019 floods?
Yes. Hermit Park borders the Ross River and was one of the suburbs affected in February 2019. Check the council's flood maps for the address and make sure insurance includes flood cover.
What kinds of homes are in Hermit Park?
Queenslanders and elevated timber homes, low-set post-war houses, and unit blocks and flats.
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Nearby suburbs
Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.