Is Australia Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Australia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Australia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 6.8% percentage of women in Australia have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 316 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.1/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Australia?
Sydney
Sydney feels really safe. There's a lot of people in the streets who're minding their own business. Also, there's a lot of security by bars and clubs to make sure everyone has a great time. Overall, i feel really safe in sydney
Posted: October 3, 2025
Maria
Sydney
Australia has low level of criminal, I feel quite safe here. You can leave your belongings and it will be waiting for you. Most people are polite and helpful, mostly Australians. But you need to understand that in here a lot of emigration from different countries with different culture.
Posted: October 1, 2025
Sophie
Brisbane
Generally safe but need to take care in the inner city/Spring hill after dark due to drug abuse. Some areas are poorly lit (outside CBD). Some harrassment from men and teenage boys to be expected - generally comments.
Posted: September 30, 2025
Barb
Brisbane
Brisbane has always felt safe to me. I've often gone out at night, to well populated venues, and walked or scootered home in the evening. I've lived here on and off for 20 years and not had any scary moments or uncertainty.
Posted: September 28, 2025Brisbane
Brisbane is safe for us! I really enjoy The public transport is not the best but is ok, you can walk safely 24 hours, go to shopping or whatever you want at any time. The clubs are ok, nothing much append
Posted: September 18, 2025Is Australia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 102 experiences from female travelers
Lou
France
Adelaide, Solo travel
Such a cool city!! Australia is actually the safest country i have ever felt in. I can walk alone, daylight or night time and feel safe. The CBD is very pretty and has a lot to offer to student life.
Posted: September 29, 2025Safety in Australia
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Gold Coast
Byron Bay
Sunshine Coast
Coffs Harbour
Hobart
Geelong
Blue Mountains
Cairns
Townsville
Mackay
Hervey Bay
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