The coastal suburb of Safety Bay was established in the early 1900s when it became a popular venue for family holidays. Significant residential development did not occur until the 1970s and since then only a slight population increase in the late 1990s was experienced.

Life in Safety Bay

With the beach within walking distance as well as an array of parks and reserves, Safety Bay offers up an enviable family-friendly lifestyle. The serene waters of the Safety Bay foreshore are safe and welcoming for children, as are the parks with playgrounds that overlook the water. The Safety Bay Yacht Club has been a fixture of the suburb since 1946, with the club also used as a place to hire for recreational activities like dancing and martial arts. Safety Bay Primary School and Safety Bay High School are the local schools.