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 102 experiences from female travelers
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.
Posted: September 29, 2025
Isaïah
New Caledonia
Australia, Family travel
It was a great family adventure between girls. We can practically only move on foot. We even got lost outside the city center but it was incredible. Australians don't even pay attention to tourists in make your life
Posted: September 20, 2025Australia, Solo travel
I spent 6 months in Australia as a solo female backpacker. It was an amazing experience, I met so many people & made new friends:) I can highly recommend it! It’s a great place for solo travellers, you’ll never feel alone, there’s always someone who can help you:)
Posted: August 17, 2025
Constance
France
Melbourne, 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.
Posted: July 27, 2025Experienced: June, 2023
Gabby
Australia
Melbourne, 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 and unique things to do as well as some things that even the locals do. It's a wonderful city to visit and I'm hoping to move there in the next few years!
Posted: July 15, 2025Experienced: September, 2024How safe is Australia for women?
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Byron Bay
There is a welcoming vibe here and I feel safe walking around alone. However, schoolies is on right now so there is more drinking than usual. I have not explored too much as night so I can’t comment on walking alone in the dark.
Posted: December 4, 2025Gold Coast
Everyone here is super friendly and wants you to have a good time. As backpackers, you meet locals who offer their help and want to have a nice chat. Overall, our experiences so far have been entirely positive, and we feel very safe here.
Posted: December 1, 2025
Aarohi
Port Macquarie
PMQ is very safe overall purely because of the demographic in the area which is mostly retirees or young families — the only concern can come from isolation but people are very friendly and helpful. It’s a beautiful home base to explore the Mid North Coast from, and the wider region is similar in its safety as long as you travel by road.
Posted: November 21, 2025
paris
Melbourne
melbourne is very safe. there is some knife crime and creepy men but if you stay in the central city areas and inner suburbs you should be okay. i feel very comfortable walking around at night. just travel with someone else to reduce risk particularly as you wouldn’t be as familiar with the area as locals. also stay away from the flinders st end of elizabeth street, lots of drug use there.
Posted: November 19, 2025
Gia
Hawkesbury City Council
during the day its pretty harmless, its a little sketch at night but ive never had anything bad happen just keep ur wits and youll be fine pretty much. try not to make eye contact with any crackheads but that rule is pretty universal
Posted: November 14, 2025Safety in Australia
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Tiffany
Rosehill
Can host for:
3 days
About me
My name is Tiffany. I’m currently living in Sydney (Rosehill/Parramatta area) I love animals, movies/series, books, food, and traveling. I hope to meet new people and broaden my horizon.
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Leah
Hobart
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi! My name is Leah, I'm an architect living the good life in Tasmania. I love art and culture just as much as I love unplugging and connecting with nature. I love finding underground scenes, throwing silly parties and my amazing friends here at home. I live at Kingston Beach, near Hobart. If you have a car or want to use the crappy public transport system here, feel free to hit me up about coming down my way and going snorkelling, walking near the beach or going down to the Huon Valley! I might be able to host if you seem like my kind of human. 😊
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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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Mel
Adelaide
Can host for:
3 days
About me
I'm a Colombian living in Australia. I love practicing yoga, outdoors and creating community and any chill plan. But I'm also a great companion to have fun and maybe some drinks and dancing. I'm also a cat and plant lover girl, mum of 2 lovely feline boys. Basically any plan I'm in and ready to go! 😀
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Barb
Kangaroo Point
Can host for:
5 days
About me
Canadian born and Australian raised. 🇨🇦🇦🇺 I'm a single introverted woman, 48 years young, who still feels 30. I've travelled solo several times to many parts of the world and found it to be wonderful and surprising. So many opportunities open up. I have lots of great stories and close friends because of it. ❤️ My motto: My personality creates me. My experiences shape me. Travel 🌏 Adventure ✈️ Nature 🐞 Stretch 🧘♀️ Learn 📚 Grow 🌱
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Daseok
Melbourne
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hello, I'm Daseok. I've been studying English for about 5 months now because I'm planning to go to Australia on a working holiday. To be honest, I get super nervous when I talk to foreigners. But I love to meet and talk to travelers.
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Jeannie
Jan Juc
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hey I’m Jeannie, I love travelling and meeting new people. I hope to meet fellow travellers and enjoy more adventures. I love the beach, food, wine and art and music.
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susanne
Melbourne
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Lived in a few countries and love exploring new places in good company. Have two adult children that have flown the nest and are awesome. I love dancing, writing, singing and hiking but not ok really steep mountains. 😀
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Bop
Toowoomba
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi! I'm Bop. 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 home in Toowoomba, QLD Australia from June 2025 - June 2026
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Mathilde
Perth
About me
I’m 26, a carpenter, and I started my own carpentry business in Marseille, France – it went pretty well! I wanted to travel before continuing, so I put everything on hold and here I am!! I love card games, and I do badminton and climbing. I’m learning photography and I’d like to learn surfing, but I’m scared of jellyfish and sharks. I grew up in Marseille, so if you ever think of going there, don’t hesitate – I’ll give you tons of great tips!!
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Léa
Melbourne
About me
Nice to (hopefully😊) meet you I’m Léa - a French solo traveler who is currently living in Melbourne. I will travel to New Zealand in Working Holiday Visa in March and I wish to gather with the coolest ladies in town! 💃 I’m a book-reader and writer ✍️ my long term goal is to be a journalist so we’ll have lots of news topics to share! I’m petsitting in Australia for accomodation and fill up my heart with animals’ presence 💜 feel free to reach me !
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