Overall score
Safety Bay
54.1/100
Waikiki
56.2/100
Safety Bay vs Waikiki, WA suburb comparison
Safety Bay for retirees and families; Waikiki for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Safety BayWaikiki
Crime rate
Safety Bay
1884.1 / 1k
Waikiki
1176.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Safety Bay
110
Waikiki
48
Population
Safety Bay
7,662
Waikiki
12,453
Metric leadSafety Bay 4Waikiki 51 tiedacross 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 familiesSafety Bay
- Best for investmentWaikiki
- Best for best valueWaikiki
- Best for best schoolsWaikiki
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 | 54.1/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.2/100 | 86.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 1884.1 / 1k | 1176.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 42 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 48 |
| 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 and public transport access; Waikiki answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Safety Bay generally means more sought-after housing, while Waikiki leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Safety Bay suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Waikiki is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.