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Hastings, New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Region · New Zealand

Hastings is a mid-size city in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand with a population of 89,200. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
89,200 Population 9,459/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$21,000 Median Income
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$21,000 median income, 6.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population89,200
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density9,459/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,000
Per Capita$21,000
Unemployment6.7%

Housing

F
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership30.5%
Housing Units35,680

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population89,200
Population Density9,459 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates-39.6381°, 176.8492°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceHawke's Bay Region
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation53.8 inches (1,367 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,000
Median Age34.9 years

About Hastings

Hastings is a mid-size city in New Zealand (Hawke's Bay Region) with a population of 89,200. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Hastings has a population of 89,200 with a density of 9,459 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

89,200
Total Population
9,459
People / sq mi
34.9yrs
Median Age
10% below New Zealand avg
9.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hastings vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Hastings is $21,000, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,000 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $404, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 70 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Income: Hastings vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,000
72% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$21,000
Avg Weekly Wage$404

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)70

Business (County)

Restaurants28
Healthcare8
Retail4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hastings is $208,000, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 30.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 35,680 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,000
26% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership30.5%
Owner-Occupied30.5%
Renter-Occupied69.5%
Housing Units35,680

Property Tax

Climate in Hastings

Hastings has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.4°C / 67°F 12.3° / 29.8° 84.1
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 12.1° / 29.9° 114.5
Mar 17.1°C / 63°F 10.8° / 26.5° 74.1
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 7.9° / 24.7° 42.6
May 12.7°C / 55°F 5.9° / 21.6° 66.7
Jun 11°C / 52°F 4.6° / 18.2° 131.0
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 4.2° / 16.3° 88.8
Aug 9.9°C / 50°F 3.1° / 17.8° 67.4
Sep 11.5°C / 53°F 4° / 20.9° 96.6
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 5.2° / 24.4° 74.1
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 8.4° / 26.3° 101.0
Dec 18.5°C / 65°F 10.4° / 27.8° 95.7
Hastings enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²)
Population Density9,459/sq mi
Coordinates-39.6381°N, 176.8492°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

862 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 99 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 138 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 101 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 138 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 144 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 29 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 126 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 146 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 143 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 88 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 21 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 83 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 74 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 51 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 87 km
Jul 4, 2011 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 129 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 110 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 64 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 79 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 72 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 122 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 122 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 122 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 119 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 122 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake - - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taupo (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 117 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 117 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 118 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 143 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 151 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
August 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in Driest
December 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in

Hastings has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and November the driest (2.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Hastings

Institution Type Founded Website
Eastern Institute of Technology University - ,
Learning Innovations Ltd College - ,
Maraenui Learning Centre College - Visit →

Schools in Hastings

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Karamu High School - - - -
Saint John's College - - - -
Mayfair School - - - -
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School - - - -
Te Kura Kaupapa o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hastings

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Control 99.4FM kiwi, maori culture AAC 160 kbps

Museums in Hastings

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Faraday Museum of Technology
Gypsy Rose Tea Museum
MTG
Old Customs House

Libraries in Hastings

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Flaxmere Library0.0
Hastings District Library0.0
Haumoana Public Library0.0
Havelock North Library and Community Centre0.0
Napier Library0.0
Taradale Library0.0

Restaurants in Hastings

15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asian Satay Noodle House
Bolina Indian Sweets and Restaurant
Café Anatolia
Cranky Chicken
Detroit Pizza Company
Gengy's Mongolian BBQ
Golden Springs
Pizza Hut
Spice Traders
Spooky's Pizzeria
St Pierre's Sushi
Star of India
Thai Orchid
Thai Silk
Turkuaz

Cafes in Hastings

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angkor Wat Kiwi Bakery and Cafe
Aurum Coffee
Bubble Tea Town
Café Anatolia
John's Bakery - Cafe
Muffin Break
Sutto Lounge Cafe
The Horny Goat

Cinemas in Hastings

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cineverse Hastings

Theme Parks in Hastings

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Splash Planet

Clinics in Hastings

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hastings Health Centre (Urgent Care Center)
Sexual Health Clinic
Totara Health

Veterinaries in Hastings

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NZ #986327224

Train Stations in Hastings

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hastings

Gas Stations in Hastings

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Gull
npd
PAK'nSAVE Fuel
Waitomo
Z
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Banks in Hastings

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
ANZ
ASB
Bank of New Zealand
Kiwibank
NZCU Baywide
SBS Bank
The Cooperative Bank
TSB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Hastings

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bay Plaza
The Park

Breweries in Hastings

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brave Brewing Co.
GodsOwn Brewery
Zeelandt Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Hastings

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hastings

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawke's Bay AirportNPEMedium Airport
Wairoa AirportWIRMedium Airport
Hastings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kowhai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Pōrangahau Aerodrome-Small Airport
Waipukurau Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hastings

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
NZ Post Centre Mahora
NZ Post Hastings Delivery Branch

Treatment Centers in Hastings

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kahukura
Proactive Taradale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hastings

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hastings City Elim Church
Hastings Seventh-Day Adventist Church
St John's Presbyterian Church
St Peter's
Word of Life

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

Around Hastings

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 33
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 4
Restaurants 28
Cafes 17
Bars 4
Supermarkets 4
Banks 8
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Parks 47
Police Stations 3
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Hastings

27 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (10)
  • • Kōpuaroa Pā
  • • Ohikakawera Pā
  • • Ohiti Pā
  • • Omāhu
  • • Ōtātara Pā
  • + 5 more
🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Muse
⛰️ Peaks (11)
  • • Arapuke
  • • Kōhinerākau / Kohinurākau
  • • Matangi
  • • Mokototara
  • • Ngapuke te tua
  • + 6 more
🌄 Viewpoints (5)
  • • Hastings Aerodrome Viewing Area
  • • Hawkes Bay Farmers Market
  • • Maraetotara Falls
  • • Mount Erin Lookout
  • • Peak House Lookout

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hastings

What is the population of Hastings?

Hastings has a population of 89,200 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 9,459 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hastings expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,000, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,000 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hastings?

Hastings enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.

How is the job market in Hastings?

The unemployment rate in Hastings is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $404. There are 70 business establishments in the area, including 28 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Hastings?

The median home value in Hastings is $208,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,040. The homeownership rate is 30.5%.

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