Bittern vs Hastings
The verdict
Hastings is more affordable, with a median house price of $683K versus $791K in Bittern. Bittern rates higher for education (47 vs 39). Hastings rates higher for liveability (56 vs 29). Hastings is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 2.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bittern rates higher (100 vs 50/100 in Hastings).
Scores
| Bittern | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 63 |
| Transport | 90 | 90 |
| Education | 47 | 39 |
| Liveability | 29 | 56 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bittern | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,276 | 10,369 |
| Median age | 46 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,615 | $1,197 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.4% | 17.7% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 76.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bittern Moderate Growth · Hastings Moderate Growth
Property
| Bittern | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $791K | $683K |
| Median unit price | $614K | $548K |
| House price YoY | -21.2% | -9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bittern | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 424 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 210 | 588 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 187 | 762 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,502 | 10,801 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bittern | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 946 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bittern · Hastings
Transport
| Bittern | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 130 | 122 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 750 m | 990 m |
Liveability
| Bittern | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 5 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 44 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 60.9 km | 57.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.2 km | 15.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bittern | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,276 | 10,369 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,197 | 10,177 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,886 | 11,847 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | -0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bittern or Hastings?
Bittern has the higher residential safety score (Bittern 100/100 vs Hastings 50/100).
Which is more affordable, Bittern or Hastings?
Hastings is more affordable, with a median house price of $683K versus $791K.
Which has better schools, Bittern or Hastings?
Bittern has a higher average school ICSEA (Bittern 989 vs Hastings 946; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bittern or Hastings?
Bittern and Hastings have similar transport scores.
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