Hastings, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hastings, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area.
| Locality | Hastings |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mornington Peninsula Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.29789 |
| Longitude | 145.18568 |
| Population | 9,449 |
| Density | 351.9 /km² |
| Area | 26.9 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 3915 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 57 km south-southeast |
Hastings is a locality in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,449. The locality covers an area of 26.9 km², giving a population density of about 351.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 57 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Hastings is located at 38.2979°S, 145.1857°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3915.
Hastings rests on the eastern foreshore of Western Port Bay, a place where the land slopes gently towards the water, its character shaped by the ebb and flow of tides and the sturdy resilience of coastal vegetation. It lies 13.4 km south-east of Mornington, VIC (from Mornington, VIC: bearing 126°T), and is situated 13.7 km east-south-east of Mount Martha. The air here carries a perpetual tang of salt, mingling with the earthy scent of damp soil and the subtle perfume of blossoming coastal wattles that cling to the sandy rises. Winds, often carrying the whispers of the bay, sculpt the hardy shrubs and grasses, creating a landscape that feels both exposed and intimately connected to the sea. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a softened quality, casting a warm, almost buttery glow across the weathered jetties and the scattered boats bobbing at their moorings, a quiet testament to the enduring relationship between this place and its watery neighbour.
The history of Hastings is inextricably linked to its strategic position on Western Port, a natural harbour that once buzzed with the activity of timber getters and fishermen. Early settlers were drawn to its sheltered waters, and for a time, it was a vital hub for the region's burgeoning dairy industry, with creamery boats ferrying milk and butter to larger markets. While the intense agricultural output has mellowed, the spirit of enterprise remains, now largely channelled into tourism and the vibrant maritime scene. The marina, a modern testament to this enduring connection, hums with the comings and goings of leisure craft, while the local economy still benefits from the bounty of the bay, with fresh seafood a proud offering. The landscape itself bears the subtle imprints of this past, from the gnarled limbs of old gum trees that have witnessed generations of change to the weathered pilings that hint at long-gone wharves.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hastings, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Hastings, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Hastings includes the postcode (3915), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mornington Peninsula Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hastings is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |