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Safety Bay Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Safety Bay Compares
Safety Bay vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Safety Bay | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,445 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $310 -WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,679 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 44 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% +WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 6169 covers Safety Bay, an inland suburb of Perth about 42 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - South West region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Rockingham.
According to the 2021 Census, Safety Bay has a population of 7,662 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,445, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 152 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Safety Bay includes a median weekly rent of $310, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,679, with 3,055 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Safety Bay scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Safety Bay include Safety Bay Senior High School, Safety Bay Primary School and Malibu School.
Safety Bay is part of the Rockingham statistical area in Western Australia.
Safety Bay Details
| Postcode | 6169 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 7,662 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,445/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $704/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,679 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Population Density | 1659/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,055 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 152 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -32.3100675 |
| Longitude | 115.7319024 |
| Distance from Perth | 42 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Rockingham |
| Local Government | Rockingham |
| Federal Electorate | Brand |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,353 (17.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 721 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,769 (23.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,055 (26.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,773 (23.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 860 (11.2%) |
| Asthma | 665 (8.7%) |
| Diabetes | 417 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 399 (5.2%) |
| Cancer | 314 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 192 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 54 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 117 (3.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,065 (35.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,174 (38.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 660 (21.9%) |
Schools in Safety Bay
Suburbs Near Safety Bay
Same Postcode (6169)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.