Is Australia Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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based on 105 experiences from female travelers
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South Korea
Brisbane, Solo travel
As an Asian womon, it might be dangerous, especially around teenagers, but overall it’s a pretty good place! Public transport is currently only 50 cents, so it’s very affordable. It has beautiful natural scenery and plenty of great restaurants. Although it’s a smaller city than Sydney or Melbourne, its wide variety of events and warm climate make it a perfect place to live or visit.
Posted: June 30, 2026
Sonam
Australia
Melbourne, Solo travel
I arrived here last week from New Zealand and am currently staying in the CBD area. The city is so lively, and I absolutely love the vibes! I’ve been getting around by tram, they were a bit confusing at first, but I’m sure after a few trips, anyone can figure them out. As for food, I do find it quite expensive, but there are little spots tucked away in nooks and corners where you can find reasonably priced meals. You just have to hunt a bit! Overall, I’m really happy here, though I’m still...
Posted: May 3, 2026Experienced: March, 2026Brisbane, Group travel
That was such a good trip, i was studying in an english school then traveling with my friends and we loved it so much ! It is a Little city so ne need to stay more than 1 week or 2, but there are a lot of things to do next to it since it is near the gold coast !
Posted: April 4, 2026
Antonia
Germany
Australia, Solo travel
After I finished school I went to Australia and started working in many different places. I met so many good people and had an amazing time 🤩 I lived in my van for 14 months to save accommodation costs and I always think back on that time with big greatfullness!
Posted: March 15, 2026
Asia
Japan
Brisbane, Group travel
Brisbane was a fun city. There for 4 days and got to experience some of the wildlife they have and explore the city. Night life is really active. People were mildly friendly. Cleanliness was not bad but not great. Food options were endless. Shopping was top tier. Prices were not great. Ubers were expensiiivvveee.
Posted: February 19, 2026
Grace
Australia
Melbourne, Solo travel
Melb is so great for thrifting and food! But it’s expensive! Very cute trams im obsessed with. Easy to get around. I wish there was more transport outside of Melbourne city like to more of the beaches and lookouts, however I need to go back over and over again. Only felt really safe in the busy parts of the area and CBD and not late at night of course girlies.
Posted: February 9, 2026
Martha
New Zealand
Wilsons Promontory National Park, Group travel
Hiked up Mt Oberon which had an amazing scenic view. Then went to stunning beaches with cristalclear water. If you want to see some kangaroos and wombats, check out the area after sunset, but drive carfully! Ended our trip with a lovely sunrise on Big Drift !
Posted: January 26, 2026
Johanna
Germany
Australia, Solo travel
I had the best time ever in Australia. I went to Australia by myself and had a small group for my first week in Sydney. After that I traveled up the east coast with another German girl I met in Sydney. I went skydiving and slept on a boat at the Whitsundays and up in Cairns I did my open water scuba certification. Absolut loved it. After that I went over to Perth stayed there for around a month until my family came to visit me. With them I went to Rottnest Island to see Quakkas (they’re...
Posted: January 25, 2026
Yami
Argentina
Australia, Solo travel
I’ve been living in Australia for 2 years, sone of the best besches ever ive seen there. distances are too long so, its a good plan to take the hop-on-hop-of buses that enables yoy yo use it for a month gor example from north to south east coast so yoy can know all the coiast cheaply. I have been most of the tome in Gold Coast, my favourite place to stat due to the great weather also in winter.
Posted: January 18, 2026
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.
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Brisbane
Very safe, especially the inner city. No money scams or pickpocketing… public transport staff are always helpful, as well as most locals. Nightlife is quite tame although there can be the usual rowdy people. Still friendly though.
Posted: July 21, 2026
Nyah
Melbourne
Melbourne is a relatively safe city. I’ve lived here all my life and have experienced moments where I’ve felt uneasy, but for the most part I’ve felt comfortable in this city! I think applying regular precautions when you’re in Melbourne, like anywhere, is a good idea for general safety!
Posted: July 14, 2026Gosford
It’s quite safe, just be wary of drug users. The beaches are also usually fine on weekends, just be careful during the weekdays and during non-summer periods (Terrigal Beach, for example). In Gosford, especially at night there’s usually not many people around.
Posted: July 2, 2026
Fiona
Sydney
I feel Sydney is very safe. People are educated and kind to the homeless. They seem tolerant. There is lots of diversity here and plenty of police. Despite it having crime like anywhere else I feel very safe here.
Posted: June 28, 2026Darwin
That is generally really safe honestly. We don’t have much stabbings or guns obviously in Australia.L they are certain parts which obviously like every country or city have places that you should avoid at night in certain suburbs but I believe they’re my whole life and I’ve never seem to have any issues. In terms of safety I would cautiously get in the water as Darwin is known to have croc infested waters. Just don’t go deep maybe knee level.
Posted: June 25, 2026Melbourne
Pretty safe overall but be mindful of some areas in Melbourne at night, can be little chaotic (Chapel street, CBD, Yarra, Stonnington). Safest suburbs are north eastern suburbs in my opinion. But as a girl living in Melbourne I feel safe.
Posted: June 14, 2026Safety in Australia
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Helen
Bendigo
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I am a mature solo female traveller. I look forward to meeting other female travellers from all over the world. I am tidy and respectful but love to go out exploring and seeing live music and art galleries.
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Tamara
Lancelin
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3 days
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I'm from Argentina and currently live in Australia and I love solo travel! I'm very independent and enjoy my own time a lot. But I also love meeting new people and sharing experiences. I love life with all my heart and feel so grateful for every day. Let's share a day, a trip or a moment :)
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