Locksmith in Hastings

Hastings is the main town on the Western Port side of the Peninsula, with the foreshore and marina, the station on the Stony Point line, family homes, units and townhouses, and rural blocks on the edges of town. It's a long way from the bay-side towns, so one number that covers the whole Peninsula helps.

Homes in Hastings: what the Census tells us

Hastings had 10,369 residents and 4,685 private dwellings at the 2021 Census.

• 24.7% of dwellings are townhouses, units or semi-detached homes, well above the Victorian figure of 13.9% and one of the highest shares on the Peninsula. That means shared driveways, common doors and letterbox banks.
• 30.8% of homes are rented, above the Victorian average of 28.5%, so tenants change over regularly.
• Only 5.8% of dwellings were unoccupied on Census night. Unlike the bay-side holiday towns, Hastings is a year-round community.
• The median age is 41.

Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Hastings (Vic.).

Hastings is in the Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Emergency lockouts in Hastings

Locked out of the house or unit? Call any time, tell us the street and what's happened, and we'll get a local locksmith on the way. Most standard locks open without damage, and you'll be told what's involved first. More on emergency lockouts.

Lock changes and rekeying in Hastings

With nearly a third of homes rented, rekeying between tenants is one of the most common jobs here. Consumer Affairs Victoria says rental providers must make sure every external door has a working deadlatch with at least one cylinder, and windows need latches that secure them against entry from outside (Consumer Affairs Victoria). Renters generally need consent before changing locks. More on lock changes and rekeying.

Units and letterbox keys

With a quarter of homes in unit and townhouse developments, letterbox keys and common doors come up often. Letterbox keys can usually be cut from the lock. Common doors and garages are normally controlled by the owners corporation. More on key cutting.

Sheds, gates and padlocks

Bigger blocks on the edges of Hastings, and out towards Bittern and Crib Point, come with sheds, workshops, gates and padlocks. Lost a key, or a padlock that's rusted shut? A locksmith can usually cut a key from the lock, open it, or replace it with something tougher.

Boats, trailers and the marina

Trailer hitch locks, boat cabin locks and storage padlocks get a hard time from salt water on Western Port. If one has seized or the key is gone, many can be opened and rekeyed.

Car lockouts and car keys in Hastings

Keys locked in the car at the foreshore, the marina or the station? A mobile car locksmith can open most cars without damage and cut and program replacement keys for most common makes. More on car lockouts and car key replacement.

Areas covered around Hastings

Hastings 3915, Bittern 3918 and Crib Point 3919, plus Tyabb and Somerville.

Local tip: Use marine-grade padlocks for anything near the water. Standard padlocks rust quickly on the coast.