Hastings Point at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
661
Median age 67
The brief
What to know about Hastings Point.
The postcode for Hastings Point is 2489 (NSW).
Hastings Point (2489) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Hastings Point has roughly 661 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hastings Point scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 15 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hastings Point's population at 661, with a median age of 67. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (47%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
661
Median age
67
Family households
52%
Lone person
47%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
661
Median age: 67
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Safety
Crime and safety.
23
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hastings Point.
Local schools for Hastings Point
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Government School Catchment
Pottsville Beach Public School
Bogangar Public School
Duranbah Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hastings Point.
- What is the Hastings Point postcode?
- Hastings Point is in the 2489 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Hastings Point?
- Hastings Point is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2489, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hastings Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Hastings Point?
- There are 20 schools serving Hastings Point on this page, including Pottsville Beach Public School, Bogangar Public School, St Ambrose Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Hastings Point?
- Hastings Point has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Hastings Point?
- Hastings Point is close to Cabarita Beach, Round Mountain, Pottsville, Bogangar, Tanglewood.
- What is the population of Hastings Point?
- The population of Hastings Point is approximately 661 (2021 Census). The median age is 67.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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