Overall score
Hastings
42.3/100
Somerville
44.9/100
Hastings vs Somerville, VIC Suburb Comparison
Hastings for beach lifestyle; Somerville for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HastingsSomerville
Crime rate
Hastings
163.5 / 1k
Somerville
51.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hastings
301
Somerville
21
Population
Hastings
10,369
Somerville
11,767
Metric leadHastings 7Somerville 51 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSomerville
- Best for beach lifestyleHastings
- Best for investmentSomerville
- Best for best schoolsSomerville
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Hastings | Somerville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.3/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.2/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 163.5 / 1k | 51.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 20 | 21 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 29 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 301 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 123 | 129 |
| Green cover | 13.6% | 5.3% |
| Population | 10,369 | 11,767 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Hastings is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Somerville is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Hastings pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Somerville is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and a larger local community.
Hastings suits people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Somerville is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.