SuburbCheck

Hastings

VIC 3915 · Mornington Peninsula

10,369 (2021) → 10,177 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

63
Overall score

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

10,369
Population
$683K
Median house (2024)
50
Safety score
90
Transport score

Hastings is a moderate growth suburb in Mornington Peninsula, VIC 3915, about 57km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $683K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is right by the coast. Hastings has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.

57.1 km
To Melbourne CBD
1.2 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
990 m
To nearest station

Demographics

10,369
Population
41
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,197
vs NSW median-35.3%
Bachelor degree or higher17.7%
Born in Australia76.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,049 / 58 / 1,035

Top countries of birth: England (6.38%), New Zealand (1.68%), Philippines (1.05%), Scotland (0.91%), Netherlands (0.58%)

Top languages: Tagalog (0.46%), Thai (0.41%), German (0.31%), Filipino (0.31%), Italian (0.3%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$683K-9.1%
Median house (2024)
$548K-11.7%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

50
Residential

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

44
Break & enter dwelling424/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
61
Motor vehicle theft588/100k
79
Domestic assault762/100k
7
Robbery68/100k
64
Non-domestic assault617/100k

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: 1,120 (all categories, latest year)10,801 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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

28

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

19
Within 10km6 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1010
  • Western Port Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 954
  • Hastings Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 931
  • Wallaroo Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 887
  • Advance College of Education Incorporated - Hastings HubSecondary · Independent
  • Oakwood School-Hastings CampusSecondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Padua College - Tyabb campusSecondary · Catholic · 3.3km
  • Tyabb Railway Station Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 987
  • Flinders Christian Community CollegeCombined · Independent · 4kmICSEA 1081
  • Tyabb Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1027
  • Bittern Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 989
  • Crib Point Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 992
  • St Brendan's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.2kmICSEA 1032
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.4kmICSEA 1044
  • Somerville Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 980
  • Somerville Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 986
  • Somerville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 1009
  • Moorooduc Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 1027

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

90
1Metro
27Bus
CBD commute (est.)122 min (metro)
Nearest train stationHastings Railway (990 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
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.

33 in suburbSupermarkets
77 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1919 in suburbParks
1010 in suburbPlaygrounds
4444 in suburbPools
22 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
22 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
4343 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachMicks Beach (9.3 km)
Nearest hospitalPeninsula Private Hospital (15.4 km)
Nearest vet13.2 km
Nearest airportAvalon (68.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

22

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
43
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

24

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

19
Parks
1
Nature reserves
19
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

11

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
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

37

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
3
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.39

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

49

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

3
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services8
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.77

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate-0.47%
Projected population 204111,847
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Mornington Peninsula

Tyabb$730K90transportBittern$670K90transportCrib Point$510K88transportSomerville$750K84transportMoorooducData not available0transportHmas CerberusData not available54transport

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Frequently asked questions about Hastings

Is Hastings safe?

Hastings has a residential safety score of 50/100, 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 10,801 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Hastings?

In Hastings, the .

How far is Hastings from Melbourne CBD?

Hastings is about 57.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 122 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Hastings?

Hastings has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 946 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Hastings?

Hastings has a transport score of 90/100 and 27 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.