The Hermitage, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of The Hermitage, in the Southern Downs Regional local government area.
| Locality | The Hermitage |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Downs Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.20672 |
| Longitude | 152.09665 |
| Population | 51 |
| Density | 3.5 /km² |
| Area | 14.7 km² |
| Elevation | 471 m |
| Postcode | 4370 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 123 km southwest |
The Hermitage is a locality in the Southern Downs Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 51. The locality covers an area of 14.7 km², giving a population density of about 3.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 471 m above sea level. It lies approximately 123 km southwest of Brisbane. The Hermitage is located at 28.2067°S, 152.0967°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4370. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
The Hermitage lies in a landscape of rolling hills, where the colour of the earth shifts from ochre to a deep, warm red under the expansive Southern Downs sky. It lies 73.4 km south of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 169°T), and is situated 7.1 km east of Warwick. Patches of dry, golden grass cling to the slopes, interspersed with stands of eucalypts whose silver-green leaves rustle in a breeze that carries the faint scent of dust and sun-baked timber. The terrain here is gentle, a soft undulation that invites the eye to follow the contours of the land, hinting at hidden gullies and quiet creeks that thread their way through the country. A subtle clarity imbues the air, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long shadows that paint the landscape in hues of amber and rose.
This region, known for its agricultural heritage, has long been shaped by the rhythm of the seasons and the bounty of its soil. The Hermitage, like its neighbouring localities, has seen generations of farmers and graziers work the land, cultivating crops and raising livestock that form the backbone of the local economy. While the precise history of settlement is a layered narrative, the enduring character of The Hermitage is one of quiet resilience and a deep connection to the country. It’s a place where the land dictates the pace, and where the simple act of watching the clouds drift across the vast expanse can feel like a profound engagement with the world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of The Hermitage, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on The Hermitage, in the Southern Downs Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for The Hermitage includes the postcode (4370), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Southern Downs Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct The Hermitage is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |