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Safety Beach
2 km²
A mix of older residents and growing families defines Safety Beach, where the population grew by 77% since 2011. While 26.7% of people are seniors—well above the national figure—there has also been a rise in children under 15. This shift is reflected in the housing, where large detached homes are the norm and typical household sizes have increased. It is a relatively affluent community with a high proportion of university-qualified professionals.
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The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national average. However, children under 15 now make up 20.7% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Those born overseas make up 14.3% of the community, which is far below the national figure but has risen since 2011.
English is the main language for 88.6% of residents. While far below the national average, the proportion of people using another language at home rose to 8.3% over the last decade.
A large number of residents report no religion, at 46.1%, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant rise of 30 points since 2011.
Education levels are high, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has also risen sharply since 2011 to 52.5%.
Typical weekly household incomes are about $1,837, which is similar to the national figure. Incomes have risen steadily, with the typical household earning $1,079 more per week than in 2011.
The area has a lower proportion of people needing help with daily activities than most other areas. Long-term health conditions affect 30.3% of residents, slightly above the national average.
Community involvement is high, with 19.9% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also much more common here than in most areas.
Families with children are common, and the typical home holds 2.7 people. Far fewer people live alone here compared to the state average.
Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 95.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Over half the community owns their home outright, far above the national figure.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles.
The area is quite mobile, with 44.6% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased since 2011.
Many residents work as professionals or managers, with a strong presence in education and healthcare. About 59.4% of adults are currently working or looking for work.
The area is car-dependent, with a very low walkability score of 1.8. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.