Hastings Point vs Pottsville
The verdict
Pottsville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.82M in Hastings Point. Pottsville rates higher for liveability (44 vs 31).
Scores
Hastings PointPottsville
| Hastings Point | Pottsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 56 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 52 | 59 |
| Liveability | 31 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hastings Point | Pottsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 661 | 7,238 |
| Median age | 67 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $744 | $1,556 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.4% | 33.8% |
| Born in Australia | 71.9% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Hastings Point Moderate Growth · Pottsville Moderate Growth
Property
| Hastings Point | Pottsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.82M | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | $910K | $954K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -16.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $935 | $935 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hastings Point | Pottsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 55 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 111 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 151 | 235 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,480 | 2,584 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hastings Point | Pottsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hastings Point · Pottsville
Transport
| Hastings Point | Pottsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 860 m | 940 m |
Liveability
| Hastings Point | Pottsville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 1 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 510 m | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 652.8 km | 649.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.2 km | 16.9 km |
Population & growth
| Hastings Point | Pottsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 661 | 7,238 |
| Estimated 2025 | 694 | 7,601 |
| Projected 2041 | 775 | 8,491 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hastings Point or Pottsville?
Hastings Point has the higher residential safety score (Hastings Point 100/100 vs Pottsville 99/100).
Which is more affordable, Hastings Point or Pottsville?
Pottsville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.82M.
Which has better public transport, Hastings Point or Pottsville?
Hastings Point and Pottsville have similar transport scores.
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