Is Melbourne Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

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...

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.

Solo travel

Melbourne is a very nice city. People are lovely, I met a loooot of nice people. The city is safe, I've never felt worried there. Also transportation is very safe and good. I stayed there for 4 month and took the tram dayly without any issues there is a lot of student or people traveling so you can always find people for a trip outside the city.

Group travel

I went to Melbourne for a concert with friends. Unfortunately due to my diet restrictions (gluten intolerant and lactose intolerant) a lot of the restaurants they wanted to go to were not an option for me. However, I was easily able to find places that accommodated my needs and the food was good. I ended up walking around alone a lot and it was so easy to get around. It was safe and I had so much fun. The attractions themselves in Melbourne are really great too. There are a lot of interesting...

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

Solo travel

My Melbourne experience is not too good, however that is likely due to my experience at the hostel (St Kilda Nomads). At this hostel I was in a mixed room and a guy was jerking himself off the whole evening. He slept in the bunk below me and the whole bed was shaking. After that I didn’t feel so safe in the city anymore. Also I thought that st Kilda area was kind of sketchy. Not everything was bad though, there was a beautiful beach walk to a viewpoint. This is a must do at sunset!

Solo travel

First time that i went to melbourne i wasn’t sure what to do. There seemed like a lot to do in such little time. from what i did end up doing i felt safe, especially as would go out at night by myself i didn’t question my safety

Family travel

I loved my time in Melbourne to the point of wanting to move there one day soon. The theatre, music and art scene was fantastic coming from small town NZ. I really enjoyed Fitzroy and Victoria market too. The food options were great although I maintain NZ does better coffee

Solo travel

Out of the three cities I visited in Australia, Melbourne was my favorite! A multicultural capitol, with loads to do and see and lots to eat! There are many free activities that made the trip more affordable to me, like the NGV museum! The nightlife is great and I felt very safe. The public transit is AMAZING, even when you get to the outskirts of the city.

Family travel

I had a great time in Melbourne! I stayed with some friends. I went to a fun quiz night and thai food at a place called revolver. We drove to nearby towns like ballarat which was very pretty! Beaches were very flat but good walkways along the coast line. Colourful bath houses in brighton.

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!

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.

Melbourne is one of the safest cities I have ever been. It is rated a wonderful place to live and has excellent public transport. I have never felt unsafe walking in Melbourne at night by myself, especially in and around the CBD area

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.

I have never felt as safe in a city as I did here. Whether you’re a woman walking home alone late at night, dressed however you want, I always felt free and safe. That’s exactly why I love this city so much.

I live in the inner south eastern suburbs of Melbourne and generally feel very safe there. There are some creepy guys at some clubs like Billboards but I feel safe so long as I’m now alone. Queer clubs are really safe