Hermit Park, Queensland


Hermit Park is a suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

History

Hermit Park is situated in the traditional Wulgurukaba Aboriginal country. The origin of the suburb name Hermit Park is from the residence of a business owner Leopold Ferdinand Sachs.

Geography

Hermit Park is a mixture of predominantly residential premises, commercial and light-industrial businesses, as well as serving as a public services hub.

Facilities

The Family History Association of North Queensland operates a library at 5 Baker Street; the society supports the research and study of family and local history and related subjects.

Education

and Saint Margaret Mary's College, are both located in the suburb.