Safety Beach Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Safety Beach is a locality approximately 459 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Safety Beach is 2456, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Safety Beach has a population of 1,103 (537 males, 568 females). The median age is 46 years.
The median weekly household income in Safety Beach is $1,837, with a median personal income of $787 per week.
The median weekly rent is $500 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,058.
In terms of birthplace, 92% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are India (28), New Zealand (24), and Other countries (13).
88.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Safety Beach shows 499 people employed (257 full-time, 213 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
The most common occupations are professionals (108), technicians & trades (43), and managers (36).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Safety Beach has an IRSAD score of 1028 placing it in decile 8 (highly advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Safety Beach covers an area of 1.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 812 persons per km².
Statistically, Safety Beach sits within the Coffs Harbour area, part of the broader Coffs Harbour - Grafton region. It falls under the Clarence Valley local government area.
The federal electorate for Safety Beach is Page (Rural).
Safety Beach Details
| Postcode | 2456 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,103 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,837/week |
| Median Personal Income | $787/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $500 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,058 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population Density | 812/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 392 |
| Completed Year 12 | 40.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 44 (4.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (highly advantaged) |
| Latitude | -30.0950 |
| Longitude | 153.1944 |
| Distance from Sydney | 459 km |
| Region (SA4) | Coffs Harbour - Grafton |
| Area (SA3) | Coffs Harbour |
| Local Government | Clarence Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 229 (20.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 85 (7.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 221 (20.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 283 (25.7%) |
| 65+ years | 287 (26.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 90 (8.1%) |
| Arthritis | 64 (5.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 39 (3.5%) |
| Asthma | 26 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 26 (2.4%) |
| Diabetes | 20 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 19 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 9 (2.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 112 (28.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 186 (47.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 87 (22.1%) |