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Hastings Point, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Hastings Point is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 860. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
860 Population 2/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$17,576 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$17,576 median income, 7.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population860
Median Age67.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$17,576
Per Capita$17,576
Unemployment7.1%

Housing

F
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership79.9%
Housing Units344

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population860
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-28.3641°, 153.5748°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.8 inches (985 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,576
Median Age67.0 years

About Hastings Point

Hastings Point is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 860. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Hastings Point has a population of 860 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 505.4 square miles. The median age is 67.0 years, 72% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

860
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
67.0yrs
Median Age
72% above Australia avg
505.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hastings Point vs Australia Average

The median household income in Hastings Point is $17,576, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,576 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $338, 76% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 82 business establishments.

Income: Hastings Point vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,576
77% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,576
Avg Weekly Wage$338

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hastings Point is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 79.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 344 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.9%
Owner-Occupied79.9%
Renter-Occupied20.1%
Housing Units344

Property Tax

Climate in Hastings Point

Hastings Point has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (15°C). Average annual precipitation is 1476 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 20.1° / 29.6° 204.0
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 20° / 29.2° 212.9
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 18.5° / 28° 186.9
Apr 21°C / 70°F 15.8° / 26.1° 108.2
May 18°C / 64°F 12.6° / 23.5° 112.4
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 10.2° / 21.4° 109.2
Jul 15°C / 59°F 8.6° / 21.3° 46.2
Aug 15.9°C / 61°F 9.2° / 22.6° 55.1
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 11.8° / 25.3° 40.8
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 14.6° / 26.6° 101.8
Nov 22.5°C / 73°F 17.1° / 27.8° 125.6
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 18.7° / 28.9° 172.4
Hastings Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 38.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area505.4 sq mi (1,309.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-28.3641°N, 153.5748°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.66"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.17"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.7 in
February 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in Wettest
April 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in
May 65°F (19°C) 8.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
August 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Driest
October 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in
November 71°F (21°C) 5.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in

Hastings Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 68.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.7") and September the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Hastings Point

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
River 94.9 AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Newsradio AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM 95.3 commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Bay 93.9 MP3 128 kbps
Smooth-Relax relax, smooth AAC+ 48 kbps
rebel fm AAC 64 kbps
ABC North Coast AAC 94 kbps
2NCR - River FM AAC 88 kbps
Rim FM 100.1 community MP3 64 kbps
NimFM alternative, talk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hastings Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brunswick Valley Historical Society
Minjungbal Resource Museum
Seafaring Museum
Surf World
Tweed Regional Museum
Tweed River Historical Museum

Libraries in Hastings Point

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brunswick Heads Library0.0
Coolangatta Branch Library0.0
Elanora Branch Library0.0
Kingscliff Library0.0
Mullumbimby Library0.0
Murwillumbah Library0.0
Palm Beach Library0.0
Richmond Tweed Regional Library (mobile)0.0
Tweed Heads Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hastings Point

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cooloongatta Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Currumbin Community Markets
Kingscliff Market
New Brighton Farmer’s Market (Tuesday Morning Market)
Palm Beach Farmers' Market
Uki Buttery Bazaar
Uki Farmers Market

Cafes in Hastings Point

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ripples Licensed Cafe

Gas Stations in Hastings Point

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Hastings Point
Coles Express Hastings Point

Airports Near Hastings Point

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNKMedium Airport
Lismore AirportLSYMedium Airport
Casino AirportCSISmall Airport
Evans Head AerodromeEVHSmall Airport
Heck Field AirportSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Logan Reserve AirportSmall Airport
Murwillumbah AirportSmall Airport
Nobbys Creek private StripSmall Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private stripSmall Airport
Tyagarah AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hastings Point

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post Hastings Point

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hastings Point

What is the population of Hastings Point?

Hastings Point has a population of 860 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 505.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 67.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hastings Point expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,576, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hastings Point?

Hastings Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches.

How is the job market in Hastings Point?

The unemployment rate in Hastings Point is 7.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $338. There are 82 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hastings Point?

The median home value in Hastings Point is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 79.9%.

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