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Safety Beach, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Safety Beach is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 4,587. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
4,587 Population 1/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$24,708 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$24,708 median income, 3.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$259,200 home value, $1,296/mo rent

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About Safety Beach

Safety Beach

Safety Beach is a seaside suburb on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 56 km (35 mi) south of Melbourne's city centre, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Safety Beach recorded a population of 6,328 at the 2021 census.

People

Population4,587
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,708
Per Capita$24,708
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

F
Home Value$259,200
Rent$1,296
Ownership75.3%
Housing Units1,835

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population4,587
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-38.3154°, 145.0003°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,708
Median Age53.0 years

About Safety Beach

Safety Beach is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 4,587. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Safety Beach has a population of 4,587 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 53.0 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,587
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
53.0yrs
Median Age
36% above Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Safety Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Safety Beach is $24,708, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,708 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $475, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 436 business establishments.

Income: Safety Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,708
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,708
Avg Weekly Wage$475

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)436

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Safety Beach is $259,200, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,296 (11% above the national average of $1,163). 75.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,835 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$259,200
8% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,296
11% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.3%
Owner-Occupied75.3%
Renter-Occupied24.7%
Housing Units1,835

Property Tax

Climate in Safety Beach

Safety Beach has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 720 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.3°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.7° 36.2
Feb 19.6°C / 67°F 14.4° / 24.9° 40.8
Mar 18°C / 64°F 12.7° / 23.4° 41.9
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 10.1° / 20.1° 60.0
May 12.6°C / 55°F 8.4° / 16.8° 72.8
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 6.6° / 14.3° 70.4
Jul 10°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.7° 74.5
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.6° 80.1
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 7.7° / 16.7° 66.9
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 8.9° / 18.6° 62.9
Nov 16°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.3° 55.4
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 12.1° / 22.7° 58.0
Safety Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-38.3154°N, 145.0003°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 105 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 107 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 137 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 102 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 75 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 74 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 87 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 116 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 73 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 91 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 129 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 87 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 71 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 114 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 59 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 75 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 93 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 128 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 109 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
February 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
July 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in
August 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
September 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in

Safety Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Safety Beach

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
The Buzzz MP3 192 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps
Surf FM 87.6 MP3 32 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3

Museums in Safety Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballam Park Homestead
Dromana and District Historical Society Museum
Hastings Museum
Museum
Old Post Office Museum
Victorian Maritime Centre

Libraries in Safety Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Frankston Library0.0
Hastings Library0.0
Kingston Libraries Patterson Lakes0.0
Mornington Peninsula Library0.0
Phillip Island Library0.0
Rosebud Library0.0
St Joachim's School Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Safety Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bittern Sunday market
Seaford Farmer's Market

Restaurants in Safety Beach

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Martha's Table
Mintaro

Cafes in Safety Beach

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Provincia

Cinemas in Safety Beach

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dromana Triple Drive-In Theatre

Golf Courses in Safety Beach

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Safety Beach Golf Club

Breweries in Safety Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mornington Peninsula Brewery
Red Hill Brewery
TWØBAYS Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Safety Beach

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Safety Beach

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Barwon Heads AirportSmall Airport
Bunurong FieldSmall Airport
Bunyip AirportSmall Airport
Ceres AirportSmall Airport
Coldstream AirportSmall Airport
Drysdale AirstripSmall Airport
Inverloch AirportSmall Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) AirfieldSmall Airport
Lilydale AirportSmall Airport
Lovely Banks AirportSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Nar Nar Goon AirstripSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
St Leonards AirfieldSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Torquay AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Wonthaggi AirportSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Safety Beach

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Mornington Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Safety Beach

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Safety Beach

What is the population of Safety Beach?

Safety Beach has a population of 4,587 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Safety Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,708, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $259,200 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,296 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Safety Beach?

Safety Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches.

How is the job market in Safety Beach?

Safety Beach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $475. There are 436 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Safety Beach?

The median home value in Safety Beach is $259,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,296. The homeownership rate is 75.3%.

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