Hermitage Flat vs Lithgow
The verdict
Hermitage Flat is more affordable, with a median house price of $393K versus $524K in Lithgow. Lithgow rates higher for transport (83 vs 54). Lithgow is closer to the coast (92.0 km vs 93.1 km).
Scores
Hermitage FlatLithgow
| Hermitage Flat | Lithgow | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 65 |
| Transport | 54 | 83 |
| Education | 28 | 35 |
| Liveability | 75 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hermitage Flat | Lithgow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 323 | 4,956 |
| Median age | 48 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $979 | $1,010 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.1% | 21.4% |
| Born in Australia | 78.6% | 79.9% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2 |
Growth: Hermitage Flat Stable · Lithgow Stable
Property
| Hermitage Flat | Lithgow | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $393K | $524K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $381K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 3.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $450 | $450 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hermitage Flat | Lithgow | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 27 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 161 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,858 | 989 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,502 | 17,494 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hermitage Flat | Lithgow | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 940 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hermitage Flat · Lithgow
Transport
| Hermitage Flat | Lithgow | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 260 m |
Liveability
| Hermitage Flat | Lithgow | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.8°C | 9.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 19 |
| Parks | 1 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 54 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 93.1 km | 92.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 107.6 km | 106.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Hermitage Flat | Lithgow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 323 | 4,956 |
| Estimated 2025 | 316 | 4,842 |
| Projected 2041 | 324 | 4,969 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.55% | -0.58% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Hermitage Flat or Lithgow?
Hermitage Flat is more affordable, with a median house price of $393K versus $524K.
Which has better public transport, Hermitage Flat or Lithgow?
Lithgow has the higher transport score (Hermitage Flat 54/100 vs Lithgow 83/100).
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