Hastings Point

NSW 2489 · Tweed

661 (2021) → 694 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Tweed local government area (est. 101,281 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

661

Population

$1.01M

Median unit (2026)Low sales volume

100

Safety score

Transport score

Hastings Point is a moderate growth suburb in Tweed, NSW 2489, about 653km from Sydney CBD. With a median unit price of $1.01M, Hastings Point is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 64/100, and is right by the coast. Hastings Point has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

652.8 km

To Sydney CBD

510 m

To coast

$1,050/wk

Median rent (house)

860 m

To nearest station

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Demographics

661

Population

Median age

1.7

Avg household

Age distribution

Tweed LGA population (est. 2025)101,281

Median household income (weekly)$744

vs NSW median-59.8%

Median taxable income (individual)$54,010/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -9%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2489 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher22.4%

Born in Australia71.9%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse176 / 106 / 23

Top countries of birth: England (7.87%), New Zealand (4.39%), Germany (0.45%), Scotland (0.45%), Wales (0.45%)

Top languages: Spanish (0.76%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Data not available

Median house (2026)Fewer than 5 recent sales

$1.01M

Median unit (2026)Low volume: 9 sales in 12 months

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,050 / $690 wk

Rental yield (house)2.5%

Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

100

Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling0/100k

Steal from dwelling151/100k

Motor vehicle theft151/100k

Domestic assault151/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault303/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 18 (all categories, latest year)2,723 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026

Schools

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1058 (above the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

Pottsville Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1036
Bogangar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1040
St Ambrose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1094
Duranbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 1058

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

1Train

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationHastings Point Coach Stop (860 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.6% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

16.4%

Construction

13.4%

Education & Training

11.4%

Accommodation & Food Services

9.3%

Retail Trade

8.9%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

30.0°C

Summer max

20.5°C

Winter max

1,300mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets

11 in suburbCafes/Rest.

11 in suburbParks

21 in suburbPlaygrounds

152 in suburbPools

10 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

20 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

16Sports fields

0Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets

Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachCudgera Beach (1.5 km)

Nearest hospitalMurwillumbah Hospital (17.2 km)

Nearest vet3.7 km

Nearest airportGold Coast (23.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Places of Worship

Christian0 in suburb

Total within 3km1

In this suburb0

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.23%

Projected population 2041775

Projected households 2041403

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Tweed

Cabarita BeachData not available64transport Bogangar$1.84M60transport Casuarina$2.36M35transport Cudgera Creek$2.65M0transport Kings ForestData not available35transport Duranbah$3.02M0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Hastings Point

Is Hastings Point safe?

Hastings Point has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,723 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Hastings Point?

In Hastings Point, the median unit price is $1.01M. Median weekly house rent is $1,050.

How far is Hastings Point from Sydney CBD?

Hastings Point is about 652.8 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Hastings Point?

Hastings Point has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Hastings Point?

Hastings Point has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.