Hermit Park, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Hermit Park is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,512. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,512 Population 65/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
54.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Hermit Park

Hermit Park

Hermit Park is a suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Hermit Park had a population of 3,512 people.

People

Population3,512
Density65/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population3,512
Population Density65 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-19.2874°, 146.8004°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation54.6 inches (1,386 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hermit Park

Hermit Park is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,512. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Hermit Park

Hermit Park has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jan (28.3°C), the coldest is Jul (19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.3°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.9° 254.3
Feb 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.7° 325.7
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.3° 149.9
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 21.1° / 30.2° 53.9
May 23.1°C / 74°F 18° / 28.2° 25.9
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 15.3° / 26.2° 16.6
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 14° / 25.7° 13.6
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.5° 19.9
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.4° 9.7
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.8° 24.1
Nov 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 31° 60.5
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 24.5° / 31.9° 125.6
Hermit Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area54.1 sq mi (140.2 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates19.2874°S, 146.8004°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 12.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 134 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 100 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 134 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 14 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 191 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 171 km
2010 Ului Category 1 192 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 261 km
2006 Larry Category 4 199 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 141 km
1991 Joy Category 2 258 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 70 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 10.4 in
February 82°F (28°C) 13.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in

Hermit Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 65°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Hermit Park

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple-M 102.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Rock Sports and Comedy 20220701 classic rock, comedy AAC 130 kbps
hit 103.1MHz FM Townsville QLD hitNETWORK Hits and Old Skool 20220701 local radio, news AAC 130 kbps
Big Hits Radio QLD Townsville North Queensland 20220701 ballad, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Power100 100.7MHz FM Townsville QLD First in Local News and Music 20220701 classic rock, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 106.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Todays Best Music 20220701 classic rock, contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
4K1G 107.1FM TATSICM Indigenous Community Radio Townsville classic rock, comedy MP3 128 kbps
ABC Local Radio 630 North Queensland 20230609 local, news AAC 94 kbps

Museums in Hermit Park

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Army Museum of North Queensland
History and Craft Centre
Museum of Tropical Queensland
RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre
The Maritime Museum of Townsville
Townsville Museum

Libraries in Hermit Park

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Citylibraries Aitkenvale0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hermit Park

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Willows Rotary Markets

Breweries in Hermit Park

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tiny Mountain Brewery
Tiny Mountain Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Hermit Park

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hermit Park

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSVMedium Airport
Ace Aerodrome Starke Field-Small Airport
Ayr AirportAYRSmall Airport
Bening Field Airport-Small Airport
Bluewater park Airstrip-Small Airport
Donnington Airpark-Small Airport
Hillsborough Airstrip-Small Airport
Home Hill Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ingham AirportIGHSmall Airport
Lavarack (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Macrossan Airport-Small Airport
Palm Island AirportPMKSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Hermit Park

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eastbrooke Family Clinic Townsville

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hermit Park

What is the population of Hermit Park?

Hermit Park has a population of 3,512 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 54.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hermit Park?

Hermit Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.6 inches.

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