Tyabb vs Hastings
Hastings (median $725,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Tyabb ($790,000).
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Tyabb and Hastings side by side
| Measure | Tyabb | Hastings |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $790,000 | $725,000 |
| Median unit | $705,000 | $550,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $595/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 20 | 100 |
| Population | 3,449 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 776 mm | 759 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.5°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 (2/100 vs 28/100 ), 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).
Tyabb vs Hastings: common questions
Is Tyabb or Hastings 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 Tyabb or Hastings 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, Tyabb or Hastings?
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.
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