- Est. Median Value
- $672K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 32/100
- Green Space
- 4%
- Current Weather
- 12.7°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~93 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Hastings
Is Hastings a good place to live?
Hastings is home to roughly 429 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hastings scores 40 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 12.7°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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety32
- Amenities38
- 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
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
Check your school zone
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
Explore Hastings
Things to do(2)
CityFitness
Waiaroha Interactive Water Discovery Centre
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Te Rito O Rongokako (Hastings Child Health Centre)
Eat & Drink in Hastings
Places to eat & drink(15)
Liquid Sports Bar
Billy's Bar
Golden Springs
The Cru Bar
The Horny Goat
Jam Bar
Cranky Chicken
CoLab Cafe
Spooky's Pizzeria
Café Anatolia
Rosie O'Grady's
Aurum Coffee
Asian Satay Noodle House
Thai Orchid
Bolina Indian Sweets and Restaurant
Beauty & Fitness in Hastings
Beauty & fitness(1)
CityFitness
Stay in Hastings
Places to stay(5)
Rotten Apple Backpackers
AJs Backpacker
Portsman Motor Lodge
Apple Motor Inn
Home stay
Hastings Weather
Current conditions: 12.7°C, overcast clouds
| 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 |
Hastings Community
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