9 min drive to Rockingham + 5 min transfer + 44 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
44 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1445/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
6.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
78%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Safety Bay
Full-time 25.9%Part-time 15.7%Unemployed 3.0%Not in labour 55.3%
Dwelling Types
Safety Bay
House 93.6%Flat/Unit 6.3%
Commute Mode
Safety Bay
Car 85.5%Transit 4.1%Walk 1.2%WFH 8.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
66.1%
England
14.5%
New Zealand
3.7%
South Africa
1.0%
Philippines
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
94.7%
Italian
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Mandarin
0.0%
Frequently Asked Questions about Safety Bay
Is Safety Bay safe?
Safety Bay has a safety score of 56/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Shoalwater (WA) (36/100), Waikiki (44/100), Rockingham (WA) (11/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Safety Bay?
Median weekly rent in Safety Bay is $600/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Shoalwater (WA) ($650/wk), Waikiki ($620/wk), Rockingham (WA) ($630/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Safety Bay?
Safety Bay has a school rating of 35/100 across 3 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Safety Bay Senior High School (Secondary), Safety Bay Primary School (Primary), Malibu School (Special). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Safety Bay from Perth CBD?
Safety Bay is 49 minutes by car, or 66 minutes by public transport, or 58 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Safety Bay affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Safety Bay is $825K, up 15.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $648K. For renters, median weekly rent is $600/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Shoalwater (WA) ($842K), Waikiki ($785K), Rockingham (WA) ($826K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/safety-bay
🚗 Car Dependent🏖️ Beach Lifestyle🌿 Nature & Outdoors🌳 Established👨👩👧 Family Friendly
Safety Bay is a laid-back coastal suburb south of Rockingham where the beach genuinely shapes daily life. Sunsets draw crowds, and watersports from kitesurfing to paddle boarding are weekend staples. It is a solidly family-friendly, affordable pocket of Perth's south, with established streets and a quiet residential feel. The trade-off is near-total car dependency, with Kwinana Freeway congestion a persistent gripe for anyone commuting north.
Buyers can expect a median price of $825k and rent of $600/week, 19% below the Perth metro median. The CBD is a 49-minute drive away (66 min by transit), and most residents drive (67%). At 56/100, the crime score is 4 points above Perth's metro average of 52. There are 3 schools nearby, rated 35/100 overall and around average. Residents have a median age of 44 and household income of $1,445/week.