Bittern vs Hastings
Hastings (median $725,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Bittern ($840,000).
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Bittern and Hastings side by side
| Measure | Bittern | Hastings |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $840,000 | $725,000 |
| Median unit | $634,500 | $550,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $595/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 45 | 100 |
| Population | 4,276 | – |
| Median age | 46 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 771 mm | 759 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 24.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Hastings scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hastings (1003) sits above Bittern (1000).
- For buyers
- Hastings is the lower entry point at $725,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Hastings edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 1000).
Bittern vs Hastings: common questions
Is Bittern or Hastings cheaper to buy in?
Hastings has the lower median house price at $725,000, roughly 14% below Bittern ($840,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bittern or Hastings have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hastings scores 1003 vs 1000 in Bittern. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Bittern or Hastings?
Hastings scores 28/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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