Hastings at a glance
Median house
$725,000
Median unit
$550,000
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
10.7k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Hastings.
The postcode for Hastings is 3915 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Hastings is $725,000.
Hastings (3915) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. The median house here is $725,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Hastings has roughly 10,723 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hastings scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hastings's population at 10,723, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
10,723
Median age
42
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $725,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $550,000, roughly 24% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $145,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$725,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $550,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$595/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$725,000
$550,000
10,723
Median age: 42
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.27% (median rent $595/wk against a $725,000 price tag). Units yield 4.44% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.27%
Based on $725,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.44%
Based on $550,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,287
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
28
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hastings.
Local schools for Hastings
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hastings Primary School
Western Port Secondary College
Wallaroo Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hastings.
- What is the median house price in Hastings?
- The median house price in Hastings, VIC 3915 is $725,000. The median unit price is $550,000.
- What is the Hastings postcode?
- Hastings is in the 3915 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Hastings?
- Hastings is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3915. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hastings?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $595, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in Hastings?
- There are 18 schools serving Hastings on this page, including St Mary's School, Hastings Primary School, Western Port Secondary College.
- How walkable is Hastings?
- Hastings has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hastings?
- Hastings is close to Bittern, Tyabb, Crib Point, Tuerong, Moorooduc.
- What is the population of Hastings?
- The population of Hastings is approximately 10,723 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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