Safety Bay, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Safety Bay, in the City Of Rockingham local government area.
| Locality | Safety Bay |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Rockingham |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.30826 |
| Longitude | 115.737 |
| Population | 7,121 |
| Density | 1499.2 /km² |
| Area | 4.8 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 6169 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 41 km south-southwest |
Safety Bay is a locality in the City Of Rockingham local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,121. The locality covers an area of 4.8 km², giving a population density of about 1499.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 41 km south-southwest of Perth. Safety Bay is located at 32.3083°S, 115.7370°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6169.
Safety Bay unfolds along the sun-kissed coastline, a place where the Indian Ocean’s breath perpetually caresses the land. It lies 9.4 km west-north-west of Baldivis, WA (from Baldivis, WA: bearing 285°T), and is situated 3.1 km south of Rockingham. Its character is etched in the gentle curve of the bay itself, a broad embrace of turquoise water lapping at pale, fine sand that stretches for kilometres. Low-lying dunes, tufted with hardy coastal scrub and the occasional hardy sheoak, mark the landward edge, giving way to a landscape of suburban sprawl that nonetheless retains a sense of openness, a concession to the vastness of the sea beyond. The air here carries the sharp, clean tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, bathing the white houses and green lawns in a warm, honeyed glow.
The story of Safety Bay is woven into the maritime history of the region, its name itself a nod to a safe anchorage sought by mariners navigating these often-treacherous waters. Once a place largely defined by its connection to the sea and its bounty, the local economy has diversified, though fishing boats still bob in the nearby harbour, a tangible link to earlier times. Tourism now plays a significant role, drawn by the pristine beaches and the opportunities for water sports, from kite-surfing to leisurely swims. The land behind the coast, while not dramatically varied, has supported agricultural pursuits, its sandy soils yielding to the determined efforts of growers. This coastal strip, a beloved stretch for many, holds a quiet charm, a place where the pace of life seems to move with the ebb and flow of the tide.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Safety Bay, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Safety Bay, in the City Of Rockingham local government area.
Detailed location data for Safety Bay includes the postcode (6169), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Rockingham), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Safety Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |