WA6169· Pop. 35,317Rockingham

SAFETY BAY

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

5.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

8.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for SAFETY BAY

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SAFETY BAY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$650/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.23%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+15.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

67 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

SAFETY BAY is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Strong rental yield of 5.5%
High annual growth of 8.7% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,485/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.6%

73.3% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.3%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

61%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

35.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

570 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

44.1 km

Regional

Days on market

19 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

27 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

21.7 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,413/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6169

🏫5 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐3 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Safety Bay Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1000

Charthouse Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 965

Waikiki Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 958

Warnbro Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 948

Koorana Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 936

🎓Secondary (2)

Safety Bay Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 966

Warnbro Community High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 933

📚Combined (2)

South Coast Baptist College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1047

Living Waters Lutheran College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1023

⭐Special (3)

Koorana Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 979

Malibu School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 967

Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 919

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

69/ 100

9.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

970ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

38/ 100

🚆 3 train🚌 32 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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