Which schools are in zone for Hastings?

Children living in Hastings are in zone for St Joseph's Maori Girls' College, Iona College, Woodford House, St John's College (Hastings), Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina, Lindisfarne College, Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, Hastings Intermediate, Hastings Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Hastings?

Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

What is the postcode for Hastings?

The postcode for Hastings is 4122.

What is the population of Hastings?

Hastings has 3,188 residents, based on the 2023 Census.

How much do houses cost in Hastings?

The estimated median property value in Hastings is $672K. Median weekly rent is $400/week.

Hastings is in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Postcode, Population & Property Values

Living in Hastings

Is Hastings a good place to live?

Hastings is home to roughly 3,188 people across 2.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hastings scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 32/100 and 4% green space.

Schools: Hastings has 36 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.

Housing: The estimated median value is around $672K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.

Lifestyle: Hastings has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Hastings is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.

What locals know about Hastings

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Livability Breakdown

Safety32
Amenities100
Schools75
Housing Affordability56
Green space15
Community11
Transport10

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $672K
Median Weekly Rent: $400/wk
Median HH Income: $70K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): -3.4%
Data Year: 2023

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.

Nearby Suburbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which schools are in zone for Hastings?: Children living in Hastings are in zone for St Joseph's Maori Girls' College, Iona College, Woodford House, St John's College (Hastings), Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina, Lindisfarne College, Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, Hastings Intermediate, Hastings Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
How do I check my school zone in Hastings?: Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
What is the postcode for Hastings?: The postcode for Hastings is 4122.
What is the population of Hastings?: Hastings has 3,188 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
How much do houses cost in Hastings?: The estimated median property value in Hastings is $672K. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
Where is Hastings?: Hastings is in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
Is Hastings a good place to live?: Hastings scores 52/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Hastings

Schools in zone for Hastings

Children living in Hastings have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.

St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 185 · decile 2
Iona College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 341 · decile 10
Woodford House
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 382 · decile 9
St John's College (Hastings)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 404 · decile 4
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 541
Lindisfarne College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 567 · decile 9
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Composite · roll 279 · decile 6
Hastings Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 401 · decile 5
Hastings Christian School
Composite · roll 329 · decile 7

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School Zone Checker

Enter your address to check your school zone in Hastings. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.

Other nearby schools

Schools close to Hastings that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Full Primary · roll 148 · decile 4 · 0.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Hastings)
Full Primary · roll 271 · decile 3 · 0.6 km away
Hastings Central School
Contributing · roll 203 · decile 2 · 0.7 km away
Kōwhai School
Specialist School · roll 135 · decile 2 · 0.7 km away
Akina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 0.8 km away
Mayfair School
Contributing · roll 205 · decile 2 · 1.3 km away
Hastings Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 766 · decile 2 · 1.4 km away
Ebbett Park School
Contributing · roll 163 · decile 1 · 1.7 km away
Mahora School
Contributing · roll 348 · decile 3 · 1.7 km away
Parkvale School
Contributing · roll 495 · decile 4 · 1.7 km away
Karamū High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 919 · decile 4 · 1.8 km away
Frimley School
Contributing · roll 460 · decile 4 · 1.8 km away
Raureka School
Contributing · roll 294 · decile 2 · 1.9 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Full Primary · roll 279 · decile 4 · 1.9 km away
Heretaunga Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 268 · decile 1 · 2.4 km away
Camberley School
Contributing · roll 72 · decile 1 · 2.8 km away
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
Composite · roll 274 · 3.1 km away
Hukarere Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 57 · decile 9 · 4.1 km away
Lucknow School
Contributing · roll 254 · decile 5 · 4.2 km away
Havelock North Primary School
Contributing · roll 530 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Havelock North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 521 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Contributing · roll 504 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Te Aratika Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 57 · decile 2 · 4.8 km away
Mangateretere School
Full Primary · roll 35 · decile 2 · 4.8 km away
Hereworth School
Full Primary · roll 332 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Te Aratika High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 4.8 km away
Te Whai Hiringa
Full Primary · roll 422 · decile 1 · 4.9 km away

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Velocity Entertainment

Weston Sports

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Born To Move Dance Studio

Koryo taekwondo

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Bogdana Dance Studio

Sophie Jean Dance Company

ORA Fitness Studio - Hawke's Bay

Wikka - Matsushima & Seishin Budo Kyokai Karate Do

Kia Toa Bowling Club

Gracie Allegiance Team New Zealand

Hastings Sports Centre

Kupa International Martial Arts

Hastings Badminton Club

Rezpect Dance Academy

Tearaitoa Mokoroa - Tear It Up Fitness/Bootcamp

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Healthcare(3)

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Totara Health

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	22.51	15.49	4.53	9.65
☀️ Feb	22.97	14.67	4.42	10.08
🍂 Mar	21.07	11.74	1.36	10.19
🍂 Apr	19.45	11.14	1.42	8.47
🍂 May	16.32	8.52	2.39	7.85
❄️ Jun	14.38	7.8	4.92	6.23
❄️ Jul	13.64	5.67	2.51	6.41
❄️ Aug	14.21	4.75	1.26	8.48
🌸 Sep	17.33	7.47	2.27	9.19
🌸 Oct	18.83	9.35	1.59	10.54
🌸 Nov	20.03	11.35	2.39	9.92
☀️ Dec	23.52	14.85	2.94	10.39

Living in Hastings

Is Hastings a good place to live?

What locals know about Hastings

Map

Livability Breakdown

Property & Economics

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Hastings

Schools in zone for Hastings

St Joseph's Maori Girls' College

Iona College

Woodford House

St John's College (Hastings)

Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina

Lindisfarne College

Taikura Rudolf Steiner School

Hastings Intermediate

Hastings Christian School

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)

St Joseph's School (Hastings)

Hastings Central School

Kōwhai School

Akina School/ Activity Centre

Mayfair School

Hastings Boys' High School

Ebbett Park School

Mahora School

Parkvale School

Karamū High School

Frimley School

Raureka School

St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)

Heretaunga Intermediate

Camberley School

TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu

Hukarere Girls' College

Lucknow School

Havelock North Primary School

Havelock North Intermediate

Te Mata School (Havelock North)

Te Aratika Academy

Mangateretere School

Hereworth School

Te Aratika High School

Te Whai Hiringa

Explore Hastings

🎯Things to do(33)

CityFitness

Waiaroha Interactive Water Discovery Centre

Pilates and Rehab Studios

Jetts Hastings

National Service Club

Cornwall Park

Roar Combat Academy

Aspyre Fitness

Osmanthus Garden

South Pacific Bowling

Evolution Fitness

Velocity Entertainment

Weston Sports

Inclusive Fitness NZ

Born To Move Dance Studio

Koryo taekwondo

Bowls Hastings

Bogdana Dance Studio

Sophie Jean Dance Company

ORA Fitness Studio - Hawke's Bay

Wikka - Matsushima & Seishin Budo Kyokai Karate Do

Kia Toa Bowling Club

Gracie Allegiance Team New Zealand

Hastings Sports Centre

Kupa International Martial Arts

Hastings Badminton Club

Rezpect Dance Academy

Tearaitoa Mokoroa - Tear It Up Fitness/Bootcamp

Things to do(33)

Parks & green spaces(2)

Healthcare(3)

Places to eat & drink(100)