Hermidale, NSW 2831 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hermidale is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2831, home to 127 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Brewarrina local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 480 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 127
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,562 /week
- Median personal income
- $769 /week
- Median family income
- $1,850 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Bogan
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $700 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $477
- Rent share of household income
- 45%
Schools
- Hermidale Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Quanda St Before Nymagee St
- Quanda St After Nymagee St
- Quanda St At Youngee St
- Nyngan St Before Nymagee St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 58.3% of the 48 resolvable premises in Hermidale. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fibre to the Premises: 22.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 2.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 16.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 58.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 142 across postcode 2831 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 38 other offences, 24 theft, 22 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hermidale?
Hermidale (NSW 2831) had 127 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Bogan local government area.
What is the median rent in Hermidale?
The median advertised rent in Hermidale is $700/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hermidale?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Hermidale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hermidale Public School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hermidale?
Hermidale is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (58.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hermidale?
Across postcode 2831, 142 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (38), theft (24), violent (22). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Hermidale?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hermidale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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