Is Australia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Australia
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 272 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 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | 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
I visited Sydney this March and I was all the time on my own, I used public transport and I didn't feel unsafe at any moment. My phone didn't work but it was easy to move around, if you don't have internet you can find WiFi spots around the city. The people are also helpful.
Posted: April 25, 2025Sydney
I would say it is really safe, especially for such a big city with lots of tourists, but I've only been to cbd and east from that, idk about the western parts. I experienced sexual harassment once, since I've been there.
Posted: April 23, 2025
Agnieszka
Broome
There is crime in Broome, but it is opportunistic. Indigenous crime is high, but it's usually between the members of the community. Indigenous people may come up asking you to buy alcohol but they're very polite about it (just nicely decline).
Posted: April 23, 2025Cronulla
it’s a very safe area, i’ve never had anything crazy happen and i’ve lived there my whole life. at night i would mainly stay with friends but i have walked alone and nothings ever happened. i’d say just be the usual level of caution girls have to be :))
Posted: April 20, 2025
valentine
Melbourne
You can walk at night, you can take easily public transport without any problem. The only people who can be agressive are drink and drugs homeless people but they don't do anything. Many Australians leave their doors open and no one steals them.
Posted: April 17, 2025
Ari
Melbourne
For my lifestyle in Melbourne, the experience is safe in general. There will inevitably be people that act invariably but I feel safe, and if we meet up, I'll ensure we are comfortable and safe as can be at all times.
Posted: April 16, 2025
Larce
Melbourne
Overall Melbourne is a safe city. I have not been a victim of any crimes and would say the overall culture is secure, general common sense like keeping phones/wallets out of site in tourist areas and using apps like Uber would keep you safe.
Posted: April 12, 2025
Jessica
Doonside
Honestly mid, not worth going to, just go to the Sydney CBD, Parramatta or Blue Mountains. Anything beyond Paramatta is most likely residential, going north or south is the same. Stick to walking the coast of NSW, much nicer sites.
Posted: April 11, 2025
Samantha
Kingaroy
Most of the crime here is done by youths/teens and are mild break ins or car theft. Doesn’t happen very often though. It’s a remote area but as long as common sense is used, it’s a lovely town to be in.
Posted: April 6, 2025
Kirst
Melbourne
Generally safe, but use general precautions especially at night and if drunk or alone. Don't walk through parklands in the city at night, the CBD is generally ok. Not a huge amount of street violence etc
Posted: April 4, 2025Is Australia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 91 experiences from female travelers
Sydney, Solo travel
Sydney is a super great and beautiful city. It's very easy to travel around on your own. There is great public transport in the cities and you meet new people everywhere. All in all, I can recommend Sydney in Australia to anyone. There is something for everyone.
Posted: April 10, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
Kelis
Canada
Sydney, Solo travel
I stayed in Sydney for about a month and I would say expect to spend around $60-70 per day, I’d recommend getting groceries rather than eating out because restaurants are very expensive here. I loved visiting the beaches everyday and sitting out in the sun I would recommend renting a car if you’re the type of person to do a lot of hikes or wanting to visit the blue mountains although you can get public transportation pretty much anywhere you want and it’s cheaper then renting or taking an Uber.
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