Is Australia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Australia

Safety rating

Safe
4.3 /5

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

Low
2.1 /5

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

6.8%

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 298 experiences

Safety rating:

4.3/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.8/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.4/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.1/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Australia?

Sophie

Sophie

Sydney

Sydney is very big but it's very safe. I've lived there for 18 years and walked home alone in the dark A LOT and nothing unsafe happened. The only thing to look out for is there is one dodgy area in Western Sydney were late at night drunk teens get onto to trains but they never do anything, it's still uncomfortable

Posted: July 1, 2025
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Ballarat

Very safe town, well lit in most areas. Main streets very safe, though the town doesn't have a huge night life so you're not often out super late anyway. There are a few streets that you'd want to generally avoid at night but nothing too scary

Posted: June 28, 2025
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Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn

Adelaide

I personally feel no danger, I have once had my phone stolen but there was no danger involved. I had left my phone unattended at the beach. I have taken public transport and did not worry. Night time as a woman I always stay alert but I’ve never felt like I needed to watch over my shoulder.

Posted: June 24, 2025
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Toni

Toni

Ipswich City

Relatively safe, as long as you are aware of your personal safety and don't put yourself in unsafe situations. People are pleasant, and there are a lot of surveillance cameras in Ipswich.

Posted: June 21, 2025
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Thirroul

I walk around late at night as a girl but it’s really safe and I’m not as worried as I probably should be haha. But it’s a small community so everyone knows each other and is friendly so I recommend the location for sunbathing at the beach or going for a hike/walk. Not many people walking around late at night tho

Posted: June 15, 2025
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Vicki

Vicki

Perth

Perth is generally a very safe city. I am comfortable to go out at night on my own and use public transport. I feel there is less crime here than in other major cities in other countries. Just take the sensible precautions.

Posted: June 14, 2025
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Is Australia worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 97 experiences from female travelers

Ingrida

Ingrida

Sweden

Western Australia, Family travel

It was so long ago that I was in Australia but it was then that I felt in love with the country, social ppl, sunshine all the time. I wanted to live there so I started to travel in Europe and got to Sweden. Got preoccupied and started a family here 😂

Posted: June 29, 2025Experienced: November, 1997
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Melbourne, Couple travel

Pretty boring. We drove the great ocean road up here in may. That was amazing If you expect european grandure you will not find it in Melbourne, or anywhere in Australia, really. Definitely cool place, the thrift stores are cool but insanely overpriced, the alternative scene is insanely pretentious and there is nothing really grand or wow! To do. The restaurants and cafe’s however are great

Posted: June 22, 2025
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Safety in Australia

Frequently asked questions

Is Australia safe?

Women living in Australia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Is Australia safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Australia consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5