It is located about 46 kilometres (29 mi) north-east of the town of Scottsdale.

The 2016 census determined a population of 52 for the state suburb of Herrick.

[3][better source needed] The Ringarooma River forms the south-eastern boundary.

[4] The Tasman Highway (A3) briefly passes through the southern extremity.

Route B82 (Gladstone Road) starts at an intersection with A3 and runs north and east before exiting.