Hastings vs Somerville VIC
Two Victoria suburbs, about 8.5 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Hastings | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,369 | 11,767 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median house price | $670,000 | $812,500 |
| Median unit price | $537,500 | $622,500 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $320 | $380 |
| Owner-occupied | 67% | 81% |
| Family households | 64% | 75% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 2 | 6 |
| Tree canopy | 16% | 19% |
| Population 2011 | 8,685 | 10,730 |
What stands out
Somerville's median house price is about 21% above Hastings's.
Hastings rents cheaper — $320 vs $380 a week at the census.
Somerville ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 6 vs 2).
Somerville is the greener of the two (19% vs 16% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Hastings +19%, Somerville +10%.
In short
On the median house price Hastings is the cheaper of the two, $670,000 against $812,500. The two sit about 8.5 km apart in a straight line, both in Victoria.
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