Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Hastings TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hastings, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hastings TAS is 54 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hastings is $491 per week ($25,532 per year). Median rent in Hastings is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Hastings has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Hastings has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hastings is $867.

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Hastings Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hastings Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$491/wk

$25,532 per year

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Hastings Demographics

Gender Split

Male 63.5% (33) Female 36.5% (19)

Population Density

1.2

people per km²

54 people · 43.9 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$949

Family income/wk

Hastings Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

35-39

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hastings Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.0% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.0% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hastings Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Hastings Religion

No Religion

63.8%

Anglican

19.0%

Not stated

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hastings Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Hastings Employment

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Employed full-time

26.2% 11 people

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Employed part-time

38.1% 16 people

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Not in labour force

35.7% 15 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Hastings Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

53.3%

Certificate III/IV

46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Hastings Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

36.4%

Community & Personal Service

36.4%

Professionals

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Hastings Field of Study

Engineering

31.3%

Agriculture & Environment

25.0%

Society & Culture

25.0%

Management & Commerce

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Hastings Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hastings Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

23.8%

$800-$999/wk

47.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hastings Marital Status

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Married

40.0% 18

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Separated

6.7% 3

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Divorced

8.9% 4

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Widowed

13.3% 6

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Never married

31.1% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hastings Ancestry

English

25.6%

Australian

21.8%

Irish

21.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

12.8%

Other

9.0%

Scottish

5.1%

German

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hastings Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.2% 4

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No need for assistance

95.8% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Hastings Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.7% 7

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Not a volunteer

83.3% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hastings Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hastings How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Walked only

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Hastings Car Ownership

0 vehicles

16.1%

1 vehicle

29.0%

2 vehicles

19.4%

3 vehicles

25.8%

4+ vehicles

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Hastings Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

37.5%

3 bedrooms

43.8%

4 bedrooms

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Hastings Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

34.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hastings Indigenous Population

20.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hastings Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Hastings Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

23.5%

$150-$299/wk

8.8%

$400-$499/wk

17.6%

$500-$649/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hastings Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.6%

Couple — no children

35.5%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hastings Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 6

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Did not provide

85.7% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hastings Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.3%

5–14 hours

15.6%

15–29 hours

22.2%

30+ hours

33.3%

Did not do domestic work

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Hastings Household Size

1 person

65.2%

2 persons

34.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hastings Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hastings Rent Prices & Affordability

37%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $833/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 37.2%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Hastings

Your weekly income

≈ $3,610/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $523/wk

Rent share 37.2%

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Hastings vs State & National Average

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Pop: 27 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 28 Income: $875/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 28 Income: $612/wk

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Pop: 28 Income: $664/wk Rent: $115/wk

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Pop: 28 Income: $462/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 28 Income: $941/wk Rent: $188/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hastings

What is the population of Hastings TAS?

The population of Hastings TAS is 54 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Hastings?

The median personal income in Hastings TAS is $491 per week, or $25,532 per year.The median household income is $833 per week.Family income is $949 per week.

How much is rent in Hastings?

Median rent in Hastings TAS is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 37.2% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Hastings?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hastings TAS is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hastings?

The median age in Hastings TAS is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hastings a good suburb to live in?

Hastings is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 54.The median income is $491/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (37.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60262. All dollar figures in AUD.