Safety Bay WA

Postcode 6169 · Rockingham LGA

Safety Bay is a mid-sized suburb in Western Australia within the Rockingham local government area (postcode 6169). With a population of 7,662, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 44. Households earn a median income of $75K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Safety Bay is $665,000, having surged 27.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $420,000 (+42.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $555. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,679.

Safety Bay is served by 3 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 978, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 53 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Safety Bay offers a gross rental yield of 4.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($665K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +27.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$665K/$951K Below Median
Affordability8.9x Moderate
Price Momentum+27.8% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$59,573
Mean Income$73,961
Earners7,791
YoY Change+5.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education3/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$665K
27.8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$420K
42.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$310
POPULATION
7,662
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age44
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,445
Personal Income /wk$704
Mortgage /mth$1,679
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops53
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA978
Total Students1,854
Government3
Safety Bay Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 966
Safety Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1000
Malibu SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 967
Data: 2024