Suburbs Hermidale

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Hermidale NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hermidale, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hermidale NSW is 127 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hermidale is $769 per week ($39,988 per year). Median rent in Hermidale is $700 per week ($3,033 per month). Hermidale has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Hermidale has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hermidale is $477.

There were 3 recorded offences in Hermidale in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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📍 Hermidale, New South Wales — 31.6313°S, 146.6453°E

Crime: Low Med High

Hermidale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hermidale Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$769/wk
$39,988 per year
#4151 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$700/wk
$3,033 per month
#85 of 14,663
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$477/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Hermidale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.7% (73) Female 44.3% (58)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
127 people · 1550.2 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,850
Family income/wk

Hermidale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hermidale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 13 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hermidale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Hermidale Religion

Anglican
27.5%
No Religion
27.5%
Not stated
19.1%
Catholic
18.3%
Buddhism
4.6%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hermidale Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
40.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
33.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Hermidale Employment

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Employed full-time
59.3% 48 people
⏰
Employed part-time
16.0% 13 people
🏠
Not in labour force
24.7% 20 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Hermidale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
77.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Hermidale Occupation

Managers
41.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%
Community & Personal Service
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Hermidale Field of Study

Engineering
44.0%
Education
20.0%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Agriculture & Environment
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Hermidale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hermidale Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
13.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
16.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$4,000+/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hermidale Marital Status

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Married
49.5% 50
↔️
Separated
3.0% 3
📋
Divorced
11.9% 12
🕊️
Widowed
3.0% 3
👤
Never married
32.7% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hermidale Ancestry

Australian
41.7%
English
27.3%
Irish
11.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.8%
Scottish
3.6%
Maori
2.9%
Other
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hermidale School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
36.8%
Primary — Government
31.6%
Primary — Catholic
15.8%
Secondary — Government
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Hermidale Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.6% 14
✅
No need for assistance
93.4% 198

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Hermidale Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
31.6% 24
—
Not a volunteer
68.4% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hermidale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hermidale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
54.9%
Did not go to work
17.6%
Car (passenger)
7.8%
Walked only
7.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
5.9%
Other
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Hermidale Car Ownership

2 vehicles
51.5%
3 vehicles
18.2%
4+ vehicles
30.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Hermidale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
15.8%
2 bedrooms
15.8%
3 bedrooms
26.3%
4 bedrooms
34.2%
5 bedrooms
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Hermidale Population Mobility

11.5%
moved in the last year
29.2%
moved in the last 5 years
57.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hermidale Indigenous Population

8.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
17
Indigenous residents
191
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hermidale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
5
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
4
Stroke
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Hermidale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.5%
$300-$399/wk
5.2%
$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
13.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,500+/wk
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hermidale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
56.5%
Couple — no children
21.2%
Couple — no children under 15
12.9%
One parent — children under 15
4.7%
One parent — no children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hermidale Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
24.1% 19
—
Did not provide
75.9% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hermidale Children Ever Born

No children
16.0%
1 child
12.0%
2 children
28.0%
3 children
44.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Hermidale When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Hermidale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.5%
5–14 hours
24.3%
15–29 hours
21.6%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
32.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Hermidale Household Size

1 person
28.6%
2 persons
22.9%
3 persons
22.9%
4 persons
17.1%
6+ persons
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hermidale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
92
Moved from NSW
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Hermidale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
81.3%
Blended family — no other children
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hermidale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
2
Sexual Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Hermidale Rent Prices & Affordability

45%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $700/wk
Rent-to-Income 44.8%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Hermidale

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $700/wk
Left after rent $862/wk
Rent share 44.8%

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Hermidale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Braefield
Pop: 64 Income: $754/wk
Harpers Hill
Pop: 64 Income: $790/wk Rent: $273/wk
Jembaicumbene
Pop: 64 Income: $937/wk Rent: $200/wk
Long Point (Singleton - NSW)
Pop: 64 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $375/wk
Mandemar
Pop: 64 Income: $866/wk Rent: $428/wk
Melville (NSW)
Pop: 64 Income: $1,274/wk Rent: $498/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hermidale

What is the population of Hermidale NSW?

The population of Hermidale NSW is 127 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Hermidale is ranked #8,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hermidale?

The median personal income in Hermidale NSW is $769 per week, or $39,988 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,850 per week.Hermidale is ranked #4,151 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hermidale?

Median rent in Hermidale NSW is $700 per week ($3,033 per month).Rent represents 44.8% of household income, which is considered stressed.Hermidale ranks #85 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hermidale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hermidale NSW is $477. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hermidale?

The median age in Hermidale NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hermidale a good suburb to live in?

Hermidale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 127.The median income is $769/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (44.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11901. All dollar figures in AUD.