Safety Beach at a glance
Median house
$1,055,000
Median unit
$710,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
13.4k
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Safety Beach.
The postcode for Safety Beach is 3936 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Safety Beach is $1,055,000.
Safety Beach (3936) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,055,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Safety Beach has roughly 13,366 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Safety Beach scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Safety Beach's population at 13,366, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
13,366
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,055,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $710,000, roughly 33% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $211,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,055,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $710,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$405/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$344/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,055,000
$710,000
13,366
Median age: 51
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.00% (median rent $405/wk against a $1,055,000 price tag). Units yield 2.52% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.00%
Based on $1,055,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.52%
Based on $710,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
263
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Safety Beach.
Local schools for Safety Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dromana Primary School
Peninsula College
Dromana Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Safety Beach.
- What is the median house price in Safety Beach?
- The median house price in Safety Beach, VIC 3936 is $1,055,000. The median unit price is $710,000.
- What is the Safety Beach postcode?
- Safety Beach is in the 3936 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Safety Beach?
- Safety Beach is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3936. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Safety Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $405, for units it's $344.
- What schools are in Safety Beach?
- There are 10 schools serving Safety Beach on this page, including Dromana Primary School, Peninsula College, Dromana Secondary College.
- How walkable is Safety Beach?
- Safety Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Safety Beach?
- Safety Beach is close to Dromana, Arthurs Seat, Red Hill, Mount Martha, Mccrae.
- What is the population of Safety Beach?
- The population of Safety Beach is approximately 13,366 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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