based on 15 experiences from female travelers
Sonam
Australia
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, 2026Grace
Australia
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, 2026Constance
France
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.
Posted: July 27, 2025Experienced: June, 2023Gabby
Australia
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...
Posted: July 15, 2025Experienced: September, 2024Based on 66 reports
Based on 66 reports
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, 2026Shaye
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
Posted: March 23, 2026Nicole
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, 2026Inès
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.
Posted: February 2, 2026Based on reports from women living in Melbourne, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.
Larce
Melbourne
2 days
Aye aye 😎 I have lived in New Zealand, Australia, England and Germany. I have traveled much of the EU, and a little bit of America and Asia. I have settled in Melbourne around 2 years ago with my partner. I had plenty of people along the way help me out while I was traveling and now think this app is a great way to pay it back.
Tina
Melbourne
3 days
Hello my name is Tina and l love to travel. I have recently experienced a relationship breakdown giving me more reason to spread my wings and fly. I have 3 adult children, all self sufficient and independent who love to see their Mumma embrace the great out doors. I have travelled to Europe twice, Hong Kong, Bali, Thailand and of course within Australia and look forward to many more adventures. I live on a rural hobby farm property with my 7 alpaca's, a goat and the most beautiful views with rolling hills and breathtaking sunrises. I'm fit, well and enjoy my own company, however love to be amongst people, sharing experiences.