In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.

Neighbourhood Vibe

A charming community on the Trent River, popular with boaters, fishermen, and tourists.

Property Pulse

Mostly older, detached homes with spacious interiors and attractive features like hardwood floors and granite countertops.

Community Canvas

A community of families, retirees, and immigrants, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

What You'll Love

The picturesque waterfront, abundance of parks and recreational facilities, and proximity to shops and restaurants.

Have a look around Hastings.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 40s, people in their 50s, people in their 60s, and people in their 70s. Hastings is a community within the municipality of Trent Hills, Northumberland County. It is known as "The Hub of the Trent" as Hastings is directly on the Trent River and serves as a major centre for tourists, boaters, and fishermen. One of Hastings' notable symbols is a tall, blue water tower which is perched prominently on high ground in the northern portion of the community. Hastings is now part of the municipality of Trent Hills and makes up the second most substantial population centre in the municipality.

People & Families in Hastings

Families with kids make up 29% of households in Hastings, while couples without children make up 26% of households and 36% of households are one person living alone. People in Hastings come from 14 different ethnic origins, and 13% are first-generation immigrants, while 9% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

210

Neighbourhood Population

452

Household Size

  • 1 person - 38%
  • 2 persons - 33%
  • 3 persons - 14%
  • 4 persons - 9%
  • 5 or more persons - 4%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 35%
  • Non-family households - 4%
  • Families with children - 28%
  • Couples without children - 26%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 29%
  • 2 children - 16%
  • 3 or more children - 8%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 15%
  • 15 to 64 years - 58%
  • 65 years and over - 24%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 48%
  • English - 46%
  • Scottish - 31%
  • Irish - 27%
  • French - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 11%
  • 35 to 44 years - 4%
  • 45 to 54 years - 9%
  • 55 to 64 years - 35%
  • 65 to 74 years - 21%
  • 75 to 84 years - 11%
  • 85 years and over - 4%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 3%
  • 20 to 29 years - 9%
  • 30 to 39 years - 6%
  • 40 to 49 years - 9%
  • 50 to 59 years - 19%
  • 60 to 69 years - 14%
  • over 70 years - 16%

Hastings Schools

Hastings has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 4 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving Hastings. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

4

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in Hastings

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, skating, and water access. There are 6 parks in this neighbourhood, with 15 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

6

Number of Recreation Facilities

15

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 2
  • Rink - 1
  • Basketball Court - 1
  • Ball Diamond - 1
  • Sports Fields - 4
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Beaches - 2
  • Boating Facility - 1
  • Trails - 2
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Getting Around in Hastings

There are 0 transit stops in Hastings. In Hastings, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 25%
  • Commute to another city - 70%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 90%
  • Transit - 0%
  • Walk/bike - 6%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 25%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 34%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 12%
  • 60 minutes and over - 6%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 25%

Work and Education in Hastings

In Hastings, 9% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 48% have any postsecondary education. The administrative and support, waste management and remediation services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 26%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 14%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 16%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 2%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 2%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 2%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
  • $200,000 and over - 2%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 29%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 17%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services - 11%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 11%
  • Health care and social assistance - 11%

Employment

  • Employed - 45% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 50% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Hastings Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 38% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 73%
  • Semi-detached house - 2%
  • Duplex - 4%
  • Row house - 4%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 11%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 2%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 0%
  • Not condominium - 100%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 16%
  • 2 bedrooms - 34%
  • 3 bedrooms - 32%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 13%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 23%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 14%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 4%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 0%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 4%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 4%
  • 1960 or before - 50%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 67%
  • Renter - 30%

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