Locksmith in Safety Beach

Safety Beach sits on the bay between Mount Martha and Dromana, with the foreshore, Martha Cove marina, and a lot of newer homes and townhouses. It's a mix of permanent residents, retirees and holiday-home owners, and the population rises sharply over summer.

Homes in Safety Beach: what the Census tells us

Safety Beach had 6,328 residents and 3,918 private dwellings at the 2021 Census.

• 33.1% of private dwellings were unoccupied on Census night, compared with 11.1% across Victoria. One in three homes is a holiday house or otherwise empty much of the time.
• 19.8% of dwellings are townhouses, units or semi-detached homes, well above the Victorian figure of 13.9%.
• The median age is 53, and 40.6% of homes are owned outright.
• 23.1% of homes are rented.

Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Safety Beach (Vic.).

Safety Beach is in the Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Emergency lockouts in Safety Beach

Locked out of the house, townhouse or holiday home? Call any time, tell us the address and what's happened, and we'll get a local locksmith on the way. For holiday homes, have proof you own the house or are staying there. More on emergency lockouts.

Smart locks and key safes

Safety Beach's newer homes suit smart locks well: codes for each family member or guest, changed whenever you like, and no keys to lose. For holiday rentals, a key safe with a code you change after each stay is a simple alternative. Keep a mechanical backup key somewhere you can reach if the smart lock's batteries go flat. Smart locks in Australia and key safes for holiday homes.

Townhouses and shared access

With one in five homes a townhouse or unit, shared driveways, garages and letterboxes are common. Letterbox keys can usually be cut from the lock, and common doors are controlled by the owners corporation. More on key cutting.

Lock changes and rekeying in Safety Beach

Bought a home or taken over a holiday house? Rekey so only your keys work. For rentals, Consumer Affairs Victoria says every external door must have a working deadlatch with at least one cylinder (Consumer Affairs Victoria). More on lock changes and rekeying.

Car lockouts and car keys in Safety Beach

Keys locked in the car at the foreshore or the marina? A mobile car locksmith can open most cars without damage and cut and program replacement keys for most common makes. More on car lockouts and car key replacement.

Areas covered around Safety Beach

All of Safety Beach 3936, including Martha Cove, plus Dromana and Mount Martha.

Local tip: If you use a smart lock, keep the mechanical backup key somewhere you can get to if the batteries go flat.