The Shire of Hastings was a local government area about 60 kilometres (37 mi) south-southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, encompassing the eastern extremity of the Mornington Peninsula.

The shire covered an area of 304.6 square kilometres (117.6 sq mi), and existed from 1960 until 1994.

[3] The Age reported in July 1994 that the result had been supported by Hastings and Mornington councils from the beginning, but opposed by Flinders, which wanted to merge with the southern coastal section of Hastings.

[4] Council formerly met at the Shire Offices, at High Street and Marine Parade, Hastings.

The Shire of Hastings was divided into four ridings, each of which elected three councillors: * Council seat.