Living in Hastings
Hastings is a large place in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, home to 88,300 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 11%, #37 of 350), climate-conscious movers (top 15%, #60 of 410), movers on a budget (top 46%, #187 of 410).
Residents88,300
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport255 km (Wellington International)
Nearest city of 100k+224 km
Within 30 km219,100 people
Sea coast10 km
Climate typeOceanic (Cfb)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 110 m
Nearest major riverNgaruroro, 4.7 km
Main railway line2.4 km
Distance to Wellington254 km
Within 10 km138,265 people
LandscapeNew Zealand, Polynesia
Winter daylight14 h 59 min, sunset 8:40
See Hastings on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Hastings
- The landscape belongs to New Zealand.
- The South Pacific Ocean is 10 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 59 min and sets around 8:40; in late June it sets around 6:55.
How Hastings ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in New Zealand. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In New Zealand | In Hawke's Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #234 of 423 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #161 of 295 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #173 of 241 | #1 of 9 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #134 of 167 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #156 of 337 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #174 of 337 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #37 of 350 | #2 of 11 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 64 | #127 of 195 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #179 of 241 | #1 of 9 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 56 | #187 of 410 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 28 | #126 of 195 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #219 of 337 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #354 of 578 | #10 of 15 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 39 | #324 of 546 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 38 | #377 of 546 | #9 of 15 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #323 of 578 | #10 of 15 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #39 of 546 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 48 | #255 of 630 | #1 of 19 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #60 of 410 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Coastal living | 66 | #340 of 395 | #9 of 13 | Map |
| Business owner | 17 | #260 of 410 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Akina 1 km
- Mahora 2 km
- Raureka 2 km
- Havelock North 4 km
- Flaxmere 6 km
- Onekawa 15 km
- Napier 17 km
- Dannevirke 90 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.