Safety Beach
VIC 3936 • Greater Melbourne
About Safety Beach
Safety Beach is a charming seaside suburb nestled on the Mornington Peninsula, approximately 56 kilometres south of Melbourne's CBD. With a population of around 6,300 residents, this beachfront community offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle along the shores of Port Phillip Bay. Positioned between Mount Martha and Dromana, the suburb enjoys a prime position on one of Victoria's most sought-after coastal stretches.
The suburb is famous for its colourful bathing boxes that line the beach, creating an iconic Australian coastal scene beloved by photographers and visitors alike. The Safety Beach Pier offers spectacular sunset views with brilliant hues of red, orange and pink reflecting across the bay. Retirees, families, and sea-changers are drawn to its peaceful village atmosphere, swimming beaches, and easy access to the Peninsula's renowned wineries, golf courses, and natural hot springs.
Safety Beach falls under postcode 3936 and is governed by Mornington Peninsula Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nepean (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Schools
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McCulloch Street
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110 Harrisons Road
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25 Old White Hill Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 478
- 2. New Zealand 102
- 3. Italy 96
- 4. Greece 78
- 5. Scotland 59
- 6. Germany 39
- 7. South Africa 39
- 8. Netherlands 38
- 9. Philippines 26
- 10. United States 23
- 11. Egypt 21
- 12. Ireland 20
- 13. Canada 15
- 14. Mauritius 15
- 15. China 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
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