# Hermit Park - Rosslea

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Townsville › 4812, QLD

Area: 4 km²

A highly walkable urban pocket of Townsville, Hermit Park - Rosslea is a diverse community defined by its accessibility and young population. The typical resident is just 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. A strong presence of First Nations people and a high proportion of renters give the area a distinct character. With most homes within a short walk of parks, shops and public transport, it is a convenient place to live where many people choose to rent rather than own.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 35. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2% and has risen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 5,415 | +5.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 35 yrs | +2.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 8.0% | +45.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 13.9% | +27.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.7% | +3.2% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 16.6% | +1.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 30.0%, Older adults (45–64) 25.1%, Children (0–14) 15.7%, Youth (15–24) 15.3%, Seniors (65+) 13.9%

**Marital status** — Never married 48.6%, Married 32.1%, Divorced 11.6%, Separated 4.2%, Widowed 3.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia (75.4%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average at 16.1%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 36.9% and 33.9% respectively.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 16.1% | -0.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 75.4%, New Zealand 2.5%, England 2.3%, India 1.1%, Philippines 1.0%, Vietnam 0.3%, China 0.3%, South Africa 0.2%, Italy 0.2%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 36.9%, Australian 33.9%, Irish 11.9%, Scottish 11.0%, German 5.5%, Italian 5.0%, Chinese 1.8%, Filipino 1.5%, Indian 1.2%, Dutch 1.0%, Greek 0.7%, Vietnamese 0.3%

## Language

English is the main language for 81.6% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home has risen slightly to 9.4%, this remains far below the national figure of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 9.4% | +14.9% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.2% | -11.8% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 81.6%, Tagalog 0.7%, Punjabi 0.5%, Italian 0.4%, Mandarin 0.4%, Vietnamese 0.4%, Greek 0.3%, Cantonese 0.3%, Hindi 0.2%, Arabic 0.1%

## Religion

A large part of the community reports having no religion, accounting for 43.6% of residents. This is well above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 20 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 43.6% | +84.0% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 43.6%, Christianity 43.0%, Not stated 9.7%, Buddhism 1.1%, Other religions 0.9%, Islam 0.8%, Hinduism 0.8%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

About 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the Queensland average. Since 2011, the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 7.4 percentage points to 58.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 58.3% | +14.4% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 22.6% | +23.8% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 27 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 58.3%, Year 10 17.9%, Year 9 or below 7.0%, Year 11 6.9%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 28.4%, Bachelor degree 23.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.9%, Postgraduate degree 7.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.3%, Certificate I / II 2.5%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 14.9%, Health 12.9%, Society & culture 12.8%, Engineering & related 12.7%, Education 7.9%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.9%, Architecture & building 5.2%, Natural & physical sciences 3.3%, Creative arts 2.6%, Agriculture & environment 1.6%, Information technology 1.5%

## Income

Typical weekly personal income is $880, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household incomes are much lower than most areas, and only 14.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $880 | +31.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,362 | +30.1% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,957 | +40.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.8% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 14.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 31.3%, $1,500–$2,999 27.6%, Under $650 20.2%, $3,000–$3,999 7.5%, $4,000 or more 7.1%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 34.8%, Under $650 34.1%, $1,500–$2,999 18.9%, $3,000 or more 3.0%

## Health & Disability

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.8% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. About 28.5% of the population lives with a long-term health condition.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 28.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.8% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.6% | +68.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 11.8%, Other condition 8.6%, Asthma 7.8%, Arthritis 7.6%, Diabetes 4.1%, Heart disease 3.8%, Cancer 3.0%, Lung condition 2.0%, Stroke 0.9%, Dementia 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 60.3%, One condition 19.6%, Two conditions 5.8%, Three or more 3.2%

## Community Participation

This area has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar places, at 6.9%. Volunteering has fallen since 2011 and now sits at 12.9%, a little below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 12.9% | -24.3% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 9.7% | +19.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 23.1% | -0.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 6.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 15.0% | -15.1% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 14.3% speaking a First Nations language, which is much higher than most areas. Year 12 completion among First Nations residents is far above the national average at 49.5%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 435 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 49.5% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 10.7% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $623 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,265 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 14.3% | — |

## Family & Households

Living arrangements are distinctive here, with 40.5% of people living alone, a figure far above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common than in most other areas, making up 21.3% of households.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.1 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 21.3% | +1.3% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 40.5% | +5.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 45.3%, Couples without children 31.8%, One-parent families 21.3%, Other families 1.6%

**Household size** — 1 person 40.5%, 2 people 33.3%, 3 people 12.8%, 4 people 9.2%, 5 people 3.2%, 6 or more 1.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renting is very common, with 51.2% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. Many homes are smaller, with only 46.8% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $260 | +4.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,450 | -9.9% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 51.2% | -4.3% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 19.6% | +6.2% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 46.7% | +13.4% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 46.8% | +16.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 51.2%, Owned with a mortgage 26.2%, Owned outright 19.6%, Not stated 1.8%, Other tenure 1.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 46.7%, Townhouse / semi-detached 38.3%, Flat or apartment 14.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 47.0%, 3 bedrooms 29.5%, 4 bedrooms 12.3%, 5 or more 5.0%, 1 bedroom 4.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 68.4%, $350–$549 14.9%, Under $200 13.6%, $550–$749 1.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 39.9%, Under $1,000 23.5%, $1,800–$2,999 22.2%, $3,000 or more 9.3%

## Transport & Vehicles

Reliance on cars is high, with 69.5% of people driving to work and only 1.3% using public transport. However, 9.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 9.6% | -18.1% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 4.7% | +112.1% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.3% | -45.9% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.69 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 885.9 | — |
| Public transport routes | 5 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 8 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 69.5%, Car (passenger) 5.9%, Worked at home 4.7%, Bicycle 2.0%, Walked 1.8%, Bus 1.2%, Train 0.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 47.5%, 2 vehicles 31.8%, No vehicle 9.6%, 3 vehicles 7.5%, 4 or more 3.3%

## Migration & Movement

The population is quite mobile, with 50.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.3% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 50.1% | -4.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 17.3% | -44.7% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is high at 63.9%, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, though the unemployment rate of 6.0% is higher than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | +7.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 65.8% | -2.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.9% | -3.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 19.3%, Public administration & safety 10.5%, Education & training 9.8%, Retail trade 9.3%, Accommodation & food 9.1%, Construction 7.3%, Professional & technical 5.1%, Transport & warehousing 4.8%, Manufacturing 4.1%, Other services 3.6%, Administrative & support 2.9%, Mining 2.3%, Finance & insurance 2.0%, Arts & recreation 1.9%, Rental & real estate 1.7%, Wholesale trade 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Media & telecommunications 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 23.8%, Community & personal service 15.5%, Technicians & trades 13.3%, Clerical & administrative 12.0%, Managers 10.2%, Labourers 9.9%, Sales workers 7.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.0%

## Economy & Advantage

The area is ranked as having very low access to money and resources compared to other areas. While overall advantage is below the national average, education and job skills are higher than in 60% of similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 4 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 3 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 1 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 955 | — |
| Population estimate | 5,752 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 5.1% | — |
| Businesses | 413 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area receives much higher rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,227mm annually. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average at 20.8 degrees.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,227 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 29.8 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 20.8 | — |

## Walkability

The area is very walkable, with 97% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach groceries, parks and schools within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.1 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 87.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 83.8% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 97.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 78.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 97.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 52.6% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 6.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 105 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.7% | — |

## Schools serving Hermit Park - Rosslea

27 schools, 14,920 students, average ICSEA 1,016.

By sector: Government 15, Catholic 7, Independent 5

By type: Primary 15, Secondary 8, Combined 4

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hermit Park State School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 630 |
| St Margaret Mary's College | Catholic | Secondary | 1.4 km | 707 |
| St Joseph's Catholic School | Catholic | Primary | 1.4 km | 356 |
| Mundingburra State School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 506 |
| Townsville State High School | Government | Secondary | 1.9 km | 841 |
| Oonoonba State School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 525 |
| Railway Estate State School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 179 |
| Townsville Flexible School | Catholic | Secondary | 2.2 km | 204 |
| Pimlico State High School | Government | Secondary | 2.3 km | 1,465 |
| Townsville West State School | Government | Primary | 2.4 km | 111 |

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