Is Australia safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Australia for solo female travelers?
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based on 106 experiences from female travelers
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
Australia
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 adorable). After that I went back to the east coast with them before they went back home. I then went...
Posted: January 25, 2026How safe is Australia for women?
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Emma
Hindmarsh Island
Hindmarsh Island is quiet, calm, occupied by attentive semi-retirees, holiday home owners and families. It is a much older demographic and quite insular so tends to be very sedate. Crime is low. I’ve lived here a decade and feel safe often.
Posted: February 8, 2026
Nicole
Melbourne
I think Melbourne is very safe. Public transport is very good but planning is important so you’re not waiting for a long time at stations. There is good lighting and lots of street cameras in most places.
Posted: February 8, 2026Sydney
Sydney is a safe place although there may be a bit of loud people here and there, I consider it safe. If you’re able to communicate confidently with people you’ll be able to get to where you need to go!
Posted: February 7, 2026Safety in Australia
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Gabby
Perth
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi! My name is Gabriella. I grew up in Seattle Washington USA but I've been living in Perth the last 3 years and I plan to be here a while longer! I'm always down to hang out and go on adventures. I have my own place in a secure building so I'm happy to host as well!! UPDATE: As I've been receiving a lot of requests to be hosted at mine, I felt this update was necessary. I am currently out of country and back in the US until January 5th, 2026 for family events and holidays. As a result, I am unable to host anyone for the time being. You are more than welcome to message me about recommendations or other assistance if you want. I'll return to Perth in the new year!! 🥰
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Helen
Bendigo
Can host for:
3 days
About me
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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