Two neighbouring Perth suburbs, 2.2 km apart, on the same open data. Safety Bay scores higher on 4 of 9 measures.
| Safety Bay | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 52 | 92 |
| Wealth | 14 | 4 |
| Value | 23 | 25 |
| Parks | 78 | 62 |
| Cafés | 62 | 60 |
| Transit | 39 | 39 |
| Green space | 60 | 69 |
| Active & healthy | 43 | 69 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 36 | 25 |
| Median rent | $310/wk | $260/wk |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Population | 7,662 | 4,368 |
| Full profile | Safety Bay in full | Shoalwater in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 256 Perth suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Safety Bay scores higher on 4 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Safety Bay or Shoalwater.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Perth suburbs →