Overall score
Safety Bay
36.6/100
Waikiki
37.7/100
Safety Bay vs Waikiki, WA Suburb Comparison
Waikiki for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Safety BayWaikiki
Crime rate
Safety Bay
59.7 / 1k
Waikiki
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Safety Bay
142
Waikiki
79
Population
Safety Bay
7,662
Waikiki
12,453
Metric leadSafety Bay 6Waikiki 33 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Waikiki |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.8/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 42 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 142 | 79 |
| Green cover | 8.3% | 3.8% |
| Population | 7,662 | 12,453 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Safety Bay is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Waikiki is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Safety Bay is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities; Waikiki answers with housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability.
Safety Bay suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Waikiki is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.