Casuarina vs Hastings Point
The verdict
Hastings Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $2.32M in Casuarina. Casuarina rates higher for education (68 vs 52). Hastings Point rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). On the separate residential safety score, Hastings Point rates higher (100 vs 42/100 in Casuarina).
Scores
| Casuarina | Hastings Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 49 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| Education | 68 | 52 |
| Liveability | 37 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Casuarina | Hastings Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,256 | 661 |
| Median age | 41 | 67 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,327 | $744 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 22.4% |
| Born in Australia | 79.6% | 71.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 1.7 |
Growth: Casuarina Moderate Growth · Hastings Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Casuarina | Hastings Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.32M | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $1.19M | $910K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $935 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 21 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Casuarina | Hastings Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 645 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 123 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 276 | 151 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,054 | 3,480 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Casuarina | Hastings Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Casuarina · Hastings Point
Transport
| Casuarina | Hastings Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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) | 3.6 km | 860 m |
Liveability
| Casuarina | Hastings Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 860 m | 510 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 659.2 km | 652.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 520 m | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.1 km | 17.2 km |
Population & growth
| Casuarina | Hastings Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,256 | 661 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,405 | 694 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,996 | 775 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Casuarina or Hastings Point?
Hastings Point has the higher residential safety score (Casuarina 42/100 vs Hastings Point 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Casuarina or Hastings Point?
Hastings Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $2.32M.
Which has better public transport, Casuarina or Hastings Point?
Hastings Point has the higher transport score (Casuarina 35/100 vs Hastings Point 64/100).
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