Hastings vs Tyabb
The verdict
Hastings is more affordable, with a median house price of $683K versus $733K in Tyabb. Hastings rates higher for liveability (56 vs 38). Tyabb rates higher for education (46 vs 39). Hastings is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 3.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Tyabb rates higher (89 vs 50/100 in Hastings).
Scores
| Hastings | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 59 |
| Transport | 90 | 90 |
| Education | 39 | 46 |
| Liveability | 56 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hastings | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,369 | 3,449 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,197 | $1,858 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.7% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 82.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Hastings Moderate Growth · Tyabb Moderate Growth
Property
| Hastings | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $683K | $733K |
| Median unit price | $548K | $575K |
| House price YoY | -9.1% | -2.1% |
| 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
| Hastings | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 424 | 290 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 588 | 174 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 762 | 145 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,801 | 4,059 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hastings | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 4 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 1,032 |
Transport
| Hastings | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 122 | 116 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 990 m | 600 m |
Liveability
| Hastings | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 4 |
| Parks | 19 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 44 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 57.1 km | 53.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.3 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.4 km | 12.0 km |
Population & growth
| Hastings | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,369 | 3,449 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,177 | 3,524 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,847 | 3,941 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | 0.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hastings or Tyabb?
Tyabb has the higher residential safety score (Hastings 50/100 vs Tyabb 89/100).
Which is more affordable, Hastings or Tyabb?
Hastings is more affordable, with a median house price of $683K versus $733K.
Which has better schools, Hastings or Tyabb?
Tyabb has a higher average school ICSEA (Hastings 946 vs Tyabb 1032; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hastings or Tyabb?
Hastings and Tyabb have similar transport scores.
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