Hastings vs Tyabb

Hastings (median $725,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Tyabb ($790,000).

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Hastings and Tyabb side by side

MeasureHastingsTyabb
Price and market
Median house$725,000$790,000
Median unit$550,000$705,000
Renting
House rent$595/wk–
Unit rent$470/wk–
Owner occupied–85.0%
Renter occupied–13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1820
Average ICSEA10031018
Lifestyle and people
Walk score282
Transit score100
Bike score10020
Population–3,449
Median age–42
Climate
Annual rainfall759 mm776 mm
Mean max, January24.8°C24.5°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 (28/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tyabb (1018) sits above Hastings (1003).

For buyers
Hastings is the lower entry point at $725,000 median, 8% 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
Tyabb edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 1003).

Hastings vs Tyabb: common questions

Is Hastings or Tyabb cheaper to buy in?

Hastings has the lower median house price at $725,000, roughly 8% below Tyabb ($790,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Hastings or Tyabb have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tyabb scores 1018 vs 1003 in Hastings. 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, Hastings or Tyabb?

Hastings scores 28/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.