Women living in Australia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.
Women living in Australia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.
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.
Based on 310 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 |
Very safe, extremely quiet. Most people are sweet couples in their 50s or older. The only concerns I would have are people stealing boats or trailers or other equipment in peoples yards that haven’t been secured.
Posted: September 13, 2025Well I've been harassed and sexually assaulted food shopping. One time I was looked at spices, a dirty old man who was with his WIFE just had to get spices and brushed my boobs with his arm/hand.. Almost physically attacked by girls when I went into an elevator.
Posted: September 5, 2025A pretty small and safe city, however some areas (including the CBD) I would not walk down dark alleys, alone at night. During the day most areas, especially by the coast, are very safe. At night you would just need to have your wits about you.
Posted: August 30, 2025Sarah
Pretty safe area during the daytime, however, I would not trust walking alone as a woman at night, especially in the inner city suburbs like Brunswick or Fitzroy, so am always on high alert. Although I have not personally experienced anything unsafe, I have heard too many stories from close friends, so it really just depends on your luck!
Posted: August 24, 2025Miriam
I've not been in Sydney for a long time, but I've always felt safe even at night. Never experienced any troubles, harassment or theft. I've also felt very safe in public transport. In comparison to other places (in Europe for example) I feel safer here
Posted: August 10, 2025based on 100 experiences from female travelers
I spent 6 months in Australia as a solo female backpacker. It was an amazing experience, I met so many people & made new friends:) I can highly recommend it! It’s a great place for solo travellers, you’ll never feel alone, there’s always someone who can help you:)
Posted: August 17, 2025