Hermitage Flat, NSW 2790 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hermitage Flat is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2790, home to 323 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 108 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 323
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $979 /week
- Median personal income
- $561 /week
- Median family income
- $1,218 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Lithgow
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $283 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,170
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Cooerwull Public School
- Lithgow Public School
- Lithgow High School
- Zig Zag Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 116 bus stops
- Stephenson St Before Coalbrook St
- Geordie St Opp Davy St
- Coalbrook St After Albert St
- Caolbrook St After Wear St
- Lithgow Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 29 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 70 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 28 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 94.8% of the 192 resolvable premises in Hermitage Flat. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 5.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 94.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,408 across postcode 2790 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 411 violent offences, 322 theft, 190 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hermitage Flat?
Hermitage Flat (NSW 2790) had 323 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Lithgow local government area.
What is the median rent in Hermitage Flat?
The median advertised rent in Hermitage Flat is $283/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hermitage Flat?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Hermitage Flat covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cooerwull Public School (0.8 km), Lithgow Public School (1.3 km), Lithgow High School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hermitage Flat?
Hermitage Flat is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (94.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hermitage Flat?
Across postcode 2790, 1,408 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (411), theft (322), other (190). 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 Hermitage Flat?
118 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hermitage Flat centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 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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