Crib Point vs Hastings
The verdict
Hastings is more affordable, with a median house price of $683K versus $748K in Crib Point. Hastings rates higher for liveability (56 vs 37). Hastings has a shorter estimated CBD commute (122 vs 135 min). On the separate residential safety score, Crib Point rates higher (75 vs 50/100 in Hastings).
Scores
| Crib Point | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 63 |
| Transport | 88 | 90 |
| Education | 39 | 39 |
| Liveability | 37 | 56 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Crib Point | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,343 | 10,369 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,447 | $1,197 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.9% | 17.7% |
| Born in Australia | 82.9% | 76.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Crib Point Moderate Growth · Hastings Moderate Growth
Property
| Crib Point | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $748K | $683K |
| Median unit price | $515K | $548K |
| House price YoY | -32.5% | -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
| Crib Point | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 269 | 424 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 359 | 588 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 269 | 762 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,739 | 10,801 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Crib Point | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 946 |
See the full school list on each profile: Crib Point · Hastings
Transport
| Crib Point | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 135 | 122 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 990 m |
Liveability
| Crib Point | 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 | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 7 |
| Parks | 8 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 44 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 63.5 km | 57.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.5 km | 15.4 km |
Population & growth
| Crib Point | Hastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,343 | 10,369 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,281 | 10,177 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,820 | 11,847 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | -0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Crib Point or Hastings?
Crib Point has the higher residential safety score (Crib Point 75/100 vs Hastings 50/100).
Which is more affordable, Crib Point or Hastings?
Hastings is more affordable, with a median house price of $683K versus $748K.
Which has better schools, Crib Point or Hastings?
Crib Point has a higher average school ICSEA (Crib Point 1018 vs Hastings 946; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Crib Point or Hastings?
Hastings has the higher transport score (Crib Point 88/100 vs Hastings 90/100).
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