Hermitage, Tasmania

Hermitage is a rural locality in the local government area of Central Highlands in the Central LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about north of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census recorded a population of nil for the state suburb of Hermitage.

History

Hermitage was gazetted as a locality in 1966. The name is believed to come from the property of an early settler in the district.

Geography

The River Ouse forms the western boundary. The Shannon River forms part of the eastern boundary before flowing through from east to south-west where it joins the Ouse.

Road infrastructure

Route C178 runs through from north to east.