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 105 experiences from female travelers
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, 2026
Yami
Argentina
Australia, Solo travel
I’ve been living in Australia for 2 years, sone of the best besches ever ive seen there. distances are too long so, its a good plan to take the hop-on-hop-of buses that enables yoy yo use it for a month gor example from north to south east coast so yoy can know all the coiast cheaply. I have been most of the tome in Gold Coast, my favourite place to stat due to the great weather also in winter.
Posted: January 18, 2026
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, 2025How safe is Australia for women?
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Based on 335 local experiences
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Inès
Melbourne
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, 2026
Lewiah
Glenning Valley
The area is very safe. There live very few people. It is mostly Families or old couples. The most dangerous parts are the uneven streets, they have a few holes in the ground, so watch out and drive safely.
Posted: January 31, 2026Brisbane
The inner city is easy to navigate and public transportation is phenomenal. Bus stops, train stops- they all feel generally safe and it doesn’t bother me to walk around alone at night. Absolutely take caution wherever you travel, but Brisbane is in no way a high risk or crime ridden city.
Posted: January 20, 2026Gateshead
Gateshead is generally pretty safe if you keep your head down and not interact with the local addicts. These people are easily recognisable and you just must keep your head down and not interact in a manner that is not considered calm because the banter would fuel them. It is better to remain silent when possible and respectful if you need to interact.
Posted: January 19, 2026Melbourne
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
Posted: January 12, 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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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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