Victoria location profile
Hastings VIC 3915
Hastings is a coastal township on Western Port in the Mornington Peninsula Shire, blending a working harbour and light industry with family-friendly residential areas. It offers affordable bayside living, a walkable town centre, and access to marinas, parks, and community facilities.
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Why families consider Hastings
Mixed demographic of families, tradespeople and retirees, with newer estates alongside established homes; lifestyle revolves around the foreshore, marina, and community sport, with a practical, down-to-earth feel shaped by local industry.
Amenities & services
- Hastings Shopping Centre/High St retail strip (Woolworths, Kmart, specialty stores)
- ALDI Hastings
- Western Port Marina dining precinct and waterfront cafes
- Peninsula Health – Hastings Community Health
- Westernport Medical Centre and GP clinics
- Pubs, takeaways and restaurants along High St and the foreshore
- Hastings Library (7 High St, Hastings)
- Somerville Library (Frankston–Flinders Rd, Somerville)
Transport & connectivity
- Hastings railway station (Stony Point line)
- Nearby stations: Bittern, Tyabb
- Bus routes 782 (Frankston–Flinders) and 783 (Frankston–Hastings–Crib Point)
- Frankston–Flinders Road (C777), Stony Point Road (C786)
- Connections to Western Port Highway and Peninsula Link (M11)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Pelican Park Recreation Centre (indoor pool and gym)
- Western Port Marina and Hastings Pier (boating, fishing)
- Thomas Barclay Oval and Hastings Football/Netball Club
- Hastings Skate Park and Tennis Club
- Community events on the foreshore and High St
- Hastings Foreshore Reserve
- Warringine Park (wetlands and boardwalks)
- Kings Creek Reserve
- Wallaroo Reserve
Education context
Several long day care, kinder and family day care options in Hastings with moderate availability; waitlists can apply for under-2s, with additional places in nearby Bittern, Tyabb and Somerville.
- Monash University – Peninsula Campus (Frankston)
- Monash University – Clayton Campus (Clayton)
- Federation University Australia – Berwick Campus (Berwick)