Safety Bay

Safety Bay is older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 44 and 23.1% of the population aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 29.0% of the population, a figure a little above the Australian average, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of residents, meaning the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half the population (49.6%) reports no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with 47.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 13.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below national levels.

Typical household income is $1,445 a week, which is well below the state figure, though 12.1% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

The community faces more health challenges than most, with 32.5% of people having a long-term health condition, well above the national figure.

A striking 6.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force, well above the state average, though the volunteer rate is much lower than most areas.

First Nations people make up 2.0% of the population, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

People living alone make up 27.0% of households, which is a little above the national figure, while 14.0% of families are headed by one parent.

Homes here are typically large and detached, with 90.7% having three or more bedrooms and 40.8% owned outright, far above the national average.

Public transport access is high, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop, though only 3.2% of people use it to commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 33.7% of people moving in the last five years, though recent overseas arrivals are well below the state average.

The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national figure, and only 56.5% of adults are working or looking for work.

Residents enjoy excellent access to parks and groceries within a 15-minute walk, but almost no one can reach health services on foot within that time.