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Lower Hermitage SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lower Hermitage, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lower Hermitage SA is 195 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lower Hermitage is $767 per week ($39,884 per year). Median rent in Lower Hermitage is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Lower Hermitage has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Lower Hermitage has a population density of 25.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lower Hermitage is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Hermitage is $2,400.

There were 1 recorded offences in Lower Hermitage in 2024-25, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Lower Hermitage Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lower Hermitage Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$767/wk

$39,884 per year

#4186 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,400/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Lower Hermitage Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.1% (109) Female 42.9% (82)

Population Density

25.9

people per km²

195 people · 7.5 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Lower Hermitage Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

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)

Lower Hermitage Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.4% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.6% 25 dwellings

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

Lower Hermitage Country of Birth

Australia

88.6%

England

11.4%

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

Lower Hermitage Religion

No Religion

51.6%

Anglican

15.4%

Catholic

13.3%

Uniting Church

6.9%

Not stated

4.8%

Othr Christian

3.2%

Lutheran

2.7%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lower Hermitage Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.8%

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

Lower Hermitage Employment

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Employed full-time

42.6% 66 people

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Employed part-time

24.5% 38 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 5 people

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Not in labour force

29.7% 46 people

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

Lower Hermitage Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.0%

Bachelor Degree

29.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Postgraduate Degree

10.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.0%

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

Lower Hermitage Occupation

Managers

22.1%

Professionals

22.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.2%

Community & Personal Service

13.2%

Labourers

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

8.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.4%

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

Lower Hermitage Field of Study

Engineering

20.0%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Education

17.3%

Architecture & Building

12.0%

Society & Culture

12.0%

Health

8.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.3%

Agriculture & Environment

5.3%

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

Lower Hermitage Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lower Hermitage Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

22.8%

$4,000+/wk

17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lower Hermitage Marital Status

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Married

55.3% 89

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Divorced

8.7% 14

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Widowed

3.7% 6

👤

Never married

32.3% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lower Hermitage Ancestry

Australian

32.6%

English

31.5%

German

8.2%

Scottish

7.9%

Italian

5.4%

Irish

3.9%

Dutch

2.2%

South African

2.2%

Other

2.2%

Chinese

1.4%

Welsh

1.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lower Hermitage School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

23.5%

Secondary — Government

19.6%

Vocational Education

19.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

17.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.8%

Primary — Catholic

5.9%

Secondary — Catholic

5.9%

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

Lower Hermitage Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.9% 11

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 370

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

Lower Hermitage Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.4% 29

—

Not a volunteer

81.6% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lower Hermitage Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

28.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lower Hermitage How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.0%

Car (passenger)

8.7%

Did not go to work

3.3%

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

Lower Hermitage Car Ownership

1 vehicle

4.6%

2 vehicles

46.2%

3 vehicles

27.7%

4+ vehicles

21.5%

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

Lower Hermitage Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.2%

3 bedrooms

39.7%

4 bedrooms

43.1%

5 bedrooms

12.1%

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

Lower Hermitage Population Mobility

3.6%

moved in the last year

21.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lower Hermitage Indigenous Population

2.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

376

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lower Hermitage Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Heart disease

Cancer

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Lower Hermitage Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lower Hermitage Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.0%

Couple — no children

28.5%

Couple — no children under 15

24.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lower Hermitage Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 4

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Never served

97.5% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lower Hermitage Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

21.4% 34

—

Did not provide

78.6% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lower Hermitage Children Ever Born

No children

34.0%

2 children

40.0%

3 children

26.0%

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

Lower Hermitage When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2011–2015

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

Lower Hermitage Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

36.4%

15–29 hours

8.4%

30+ hours

22.7%

Did not do domestic work

13.0%

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

Lower Hermitage Household Size

1 person

7.8%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

15.6%

4 persons

26.6%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lower Hermitage Where Residents Moved From

Same address

185

Moved from SA

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

Lower Hermitage Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.4%

Step family — no other children

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lower Hermitage Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Lower Hermitage Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,349/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Lower Hermitage

Your weekly income

≈ $10,179/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,899/wk

Rent share 19.2%

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Lower Hermitage vs State & National Average

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Pop: 98 Income: $700/wk Rent: $220/wk

Marcollat

Pop: 98 Income: $937/wk Rent: $140/wk

Sandergrove

Pop: 98 Income: $919/wk Rent: $300/wk

Wyomi

Pop: 98 Income: $635/wk Rent: $195/wk

Buckland Park

Pop: 99 Income: $749/wk Rent: $291/wk

Nene Valley

Pop: 99 Income: $816/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Hermitage

What is the population of Lower Hermitage SA?

The population of Lower Hermitage SA is 195 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 25.9 people per km².Lower Hermitage is ranked #7,019 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lower Hermitage?

The median personal income in Lower Hermitage SA is $767 per week, or $39,884 per year.The median household income is $2,349 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Lower Hermitage is ranked #4,186 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lower Hermitage?

Median rent in Lower Hermitage SA is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lower Hermitage ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lower Hermitage?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Hermitage SA is $2,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lower Hermitage?

The median age in Lower Hermitage SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lower Hermitage a good suburb to live in?

Lower Hermitage is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 195.The median income is $767/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% 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: 40785. All dollar figures in AUD.