Hastings vs Somerville
The verdict
Hastings is more affordable, with a median house price of $683K versus $773K in Somerville. Hastings rates higher for transport (90 vs 84). Somerville rates higher for education (49 vs 39). Hastings is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 4.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Somerville rates higher (95 vs 50/100 in Hastings).
Scores
| Hastings | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 64 |
| Transport | 90 | 84 |
| Education | 39 | 49 |
| Liveability | 56 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hastings | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,369 | 11,767 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,197 | $1,781 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.7% | 25.9% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Hastings Moderate Growth · Somerville Moderate Growth
Property
| Hastings | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $683K | $773K |
| Median unit price | $548K | $553K |
| House price YoY | -9.1% | -2.0% |
| 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
| Hastings | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 424 | 212 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 588 | 238 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 762 | 238 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,801 | 4,317 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hastings | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 4 |
| Government | 4 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 1,002 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hastings · Somerville
Transport
| Hastings | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 84 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 122 | 110 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 990 m | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Hastings | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 4 |
| Parks | 19 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 44 | 56 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 57.1 km | 50.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.3 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.4 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Hastings | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,369 | 11,767 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,177 | 12,022 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,847 | 13,445 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | 0.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hastings or Somerville?
Somerville has the higher residential safety score (Hastings 50/100 vs Somerville 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Hastings or Somerville?
Hastings is more affordable, with a median house price of $683K versus $773K.
Which has better schools, Hastings or Somerville?
Somerville has a higher average school ICSEA (Hastings 946 vs Somerville 1002; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hastings or Somerville?
Hastings has the higher transport score (Hastings 90/100 vs Somerville 84/100).
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