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 289 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.7/5 | 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: | 1.7/5 | 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 |
How safe is Australia?
Brisbane
I would say that Brisbane is a safe city. Of course you have to be careful at night and when out at a bar or club but i feel this is standard everywhere. However during the day, public transportation and public spaces are all safe. As a native english speaker I am unsure of how easy it is to navigate if your not.
Posted: May 31, 2025Brisbane
I would say Brisbane is generally quite safe! Again depends on the area, time and the day. I find closer in the city especially on weekends, it becomes unsafe quickly! However, like any place just be cautious of surroundings!
Posted: May 31, 2025
R
Ballarat Central
Its youth crime mostly keep cars locked and don’t walk around at night anywhere in Ballarat all places seem to have drug problems and Ballarat is no different, this is a big regional city with magnificent architecture and interesting to explore just be vigilant and you will be fine here
Posted: May 27, 2025Brisbane
Brisbane all in all is quite safe and a pretty good city to live in. Very grateful to be able to live here and it is perfect if your a solo traveller, it is lovely but once you live there, there isn't a lot to do.
Posted: May 25, 2025
Faye
Mossman
Overall very safe. There have been break instructor and stolen cars occasionally. No issues walking around alone but there are drunk and loud people sometimes. I have lived here over a year and have had no issues at all.
Posted: May 22, 2025Is Australia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 92 experiences from female travelers
Perth, Couple travel
I lived in Perth for about 1.5 years and I still regret not traveling around Australia. Perth is very calm and is frequented by many international students. If you like nightlife, Perth might not be for you. There are many daytime activities and during public holidays, but except for the Northbridge area, many places close early in the evening. During the day, I always felt safe; the Aboriginal people, except for the noise they made, are harmless. But at night you have to be careful, it's better not to walk around alone in the evening, especially in less frequented areas. We lived in a car for about 8 months, with about a month spent sleeping in public areas. Besides being illegal, I advise against sleeping in open areas. Only three times did anyone knock on our door, two of which were police 😅 but the third time was quite scary.
Posted: May 7, 2025Meet locals in Australia
Sophia
About Me
Hi! I'm twenty from Australia! My mum is from Switzerland & my dad is from New Zealand - (I have lived in New Zealand & Switzerland, I went to school in Switzerland). I speak fluent Swiss & German, still learning Maori! I absolutely love travelling! I've been travelling around the globe since I was a baby: I've been to almost 20 countries! I'm currently in University, hoping to become a doctor! I'm extremely passionate about the healthcare industry & travelling is one way I get to explore and educate myself further! I have two dogs & a cat! A chocolate Labrador, a cattle dog and a Garfield cat. I absolutely adore them! I absolutely love the beach or anything water related, especially growing up in Australia (surrounded by a body of water) and as a surf life saver. I think that’s all I can think of for the moment! ❤️❤️ My Instagram is @sopharoha !
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Bop
About Me
Hi! I'm Bop - a queer Aussie woman in France, learning to tune pianos! Back home, I am a piano teacher, wine expert, and massues 💆♀️. I love cooking, reading, playing music, and connecting with other women while travelling. I’m warm, grounded, respectful, and always happy to share stories, meals, or a quiet moment. I am grateful for safe, welcoming spaces where we can just be ourselves 🌈 I'm back home to Australia mid June :)
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