Overall score
Safety Bay
54.1/100
Shoalwater
45.9/100
Safety Bay vs Shoalwater, WA suburb comparison
Safety Bay for retirees and beach lifestyle; Shoalwater for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Safety BayShoalwater
Crime rate
Safety Bay
1884.1 / 1k
Shoalwater
3331.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Safety Bay
110
Shoalwater
88
Population
Safety Bay
7,662
Shoalwater
4,368
Metric leadSafety Bay 9Shoalwater 1across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSafety Bay
- Best for familiesShoalwater
- Best for beach lifestyleSafety Bay
- Best for investmentSafety Bay
- Best for best valueSafety Bay
- Best for best schoolsShoalwater
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Safety Bay | Shoalwater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.1/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.2/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 1884.1 / 1k | 3331.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 28 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 88 |
| Population | 7,662 | 4,368 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Safety Bay is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Shoalwater is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Safety Bay pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Shoalwater is the better pick for walkability. On housing, Safety Bay sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Shoalwater.
Choose Safety Bay if you are weighing retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Shoalwater for families and households prioritising schools.