Is Australia Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Australia is generally safe for solo female travelers. The country employs strict law enforcement and locals are known for their friendly attitude towards tourists. However, like any other place, certain common-sense precautions need to be taken, especially at night, such as not walking alone in deserted areas or parks. Wildlife encounters can also pose a threat since Australia is home to some of the world's most poisonous animals. Overall, with a bit of planning and vigilance, it can be a fantastic and safe destination for solo female travelers.

Safety rating

4.5 /5

Based on 91 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.3 /5

Based on 272 experiences from local women

Australia is currently ranked #41 safest country for solo female travelers, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Australia?

Safety at night:Safe

Australia is generally a safe place at night, as long as you maintain a common sense approach. Cities like Melbourne and Sydney have a vibrant nightlife that is heavily patrolled by police, making the main streets relatively safe. However, it's always wise to avoid isolated or poorly lit areas, and always be aware of your surroundings. Solo female travelers should consider using reputable transportation companies when traveling at night. Overall, the primary concern should be having a good awareness of the situation around you.

Public transportation:Safe

Australia's public transportation systems, including buses, trains, and trams, are widely recognized to be safe and convenient. While usual vigilance is always necessary, particularly during late-night travel, the majority of routes are well-lit, monitored, and serviced frequently. Authorities take safety and security seriously and there is generally a helpful culture among the commuters.

Street harassment:Low

Australia is generally a respectful and welcoming place with a prominently laid-back culture where street harassment isn't a widespread problem. However, like all places, there can be isolated incidents. Instances of street harassment vary from city to city, and also depend on the time of day and the area you are in. Overall, Australia prioritizes safety and respect but always be alert and aware of your surroundings as an individual traveler.

Petty crimes:Low

Australia is generally a safe country with low rates of petty crime. However, like in any other place in the world, there can be isolated incidents of pickpocketing or purse-snatching, particularly in crowded, tourist-heavy places. Travelers are advised to take basic precautions like keeping their belongings secure and being aware of their surroundings, especially in crowded places or at night. While Australia ranks well in terms of safety, it is always best to stay vigilant to avoid any possible petty crimes.

Is Australia worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 91 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.4/5

Safety

4.5/5

Food

3.9/5

Budget-friendly

3.5/5

Sydney, Solo travel

Sydney is a super great and beautiful city. It's very easy to travel around on your own. There is great public transport in the cities and you meet new people everywhere. All in all, I can recommend Sydney in Australia to anyone. There is something for everyone.

Posted: April 10, 2025Experienced: December, 2024

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Kelis

Canada

Sydney, Solo travel

I stayed in Sydney for about a month and I would say expect to spend around $60-70 per day, I’d recommend getting groceries rather than eating out because restaurants are very expensive here. I loved visiting the beaches everyday and sitting out in the sun I would recommend renting a car if you’re the type of person to do a lot of hikes or wanting to visit the blue mountains although you can get public transportation pretty much anywhere you want and it’s cheaper then renting or taking an Uber.

Posted: March 21, 2025

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North Stradbroke Island, Family travel

Very safe. 5 stars Expensive to eat out. Beware of potential strong tides while swimming. Great scuba diving. Non-existent night life really. Need to get a ferry onto the island. Can use a bus on the island.

Posted: March 19, 2025Experienced: February, 2024

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Perth, Solo travel

Medium safety, had a few men catcall and follow me, especially at night. There was not much to do at all in the city centre, I would recommend going elsewhere such as Fremantle, or buying a van and doing a road trip

Posted: March 10, 2025

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Australia, Solo travel

I felt safe in Australia You could easily do frist or be on your own. Alot travel in groups together so it can be lonely but you could probably join. In some places were alot of Germans and some a lot of French. Can be overwhelming

Posted: March 5, 2025

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Paris

Australia

Cairns, Family travel

Cairns was great. Loads to see and do. Aquariums, zoos, butterfly sanctuary, rainforest, free outdoor pools. Loads of places to eat too. Definitely recommend, some of the locals can be intimidating but you move past it

Posted: February 6, 2025

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Mel

Australia

Western Australia, Group travel

Western Australia is a hidden gem of Australia. Everyone goes to the eastern side but there is so much untouched land on the Western side. They have the nicest beaches I’ve ever seen as well as snorkelling right off the beach. I felt mostly safe in WA. There was a few same towns that made me uneasy but no real dangerous encounters. I would avoid the town of Carnarvon if possible. If you can, stay in Fremantle as opposed to Perth. Lot of free camping options in WA. We rented a camper van and stayed in campsites most of the time which helped the budget. Download WikiCamps Aus to find the free sites. People post reviews of the campgrounds as well if you’re worried about safety. We travelled from Perth up North to Exmouth and came back down. I’m dying to go back there again because I loved it so much. Definitely choose the time of year you go wisely tho bc the hot weather and flies can be intense. I recommend doing the whale shark swim if you have the time and money for it. Once in a lifetime opportunity.

Posted: February 6, 2025

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Romane

France

Western Australia, Family travel

I went to Perth in August for a month with my sister (she was 16yo) and with my grand mother(76yo). We visited her sister (82yo). And in Perth we visited the first week, then we rented a camper for 2 weeks (Camper Days) [Perth-Hyden with the Wave Rock- Esperence with the Lucky Bay- Jeramungup with Point Ann where we saw whales-Albany-Denmark-Pemberton with the Valley of the Giants- Busselton with the underwater observatory-Bunbery with the dolphin-Perth] I was only 19 but I drove all the road trip and it was like a dream really to be so far away, in the middle of nowhere with my sister and the other generation of sister in the back of the camper( my sister was my co-pilote with Google maps, we took a special internet package with 7Go for the outback). From France (go and back) the plane tickets cost 1500€ In Australia for 1 month per person it cost 1400€ with my share in the camper rent, food, national parks tickets, gasoline, camper site in caravan park, souvenirs... I will never forget this road trip!! Here poeple are nice, the locals help you when you are lost or when you don’t understand something. And the other travelers share their tips in the caravan parks around the barbecues. We were 4 women and we always felt safe, I had my sister under my responsability but it was fine and even if my grand mother doesn’t speak English, everything went very well ! (When I had a small problem with the wipers, the camper rental agency immediately answered the phone and directed me to the nearest garage) If you want to discover beatiful wide open spaces and many unique animals, go to Western Australia ☀️

Posted: January 26, 2025

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Sydney, Solo travel

I felt very safe in Sydney. You can get anywhere pretty fast, the busses are good. With the bike as well, but the city is definitely not build for bikes, there are a lot of red lights and surprisingly many hills. The museums are fucking awesome. Many of them for free. Check out the wednesday Museum night Events!

Posted: January 24, 2025Experienced: December, 2024

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Airlie Beach, Solo travel

Very nice but small Great views, great tours. But needs to be planed with a good budget as the tours are a bit pricey Lots of mosquitos, sting season and wet season can change the plans a bit. Bus is 50 cents but if you don’t have a car 3 days is more than enough

Posted: January 16, 2025

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Is Australia safe for women?

Safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 272 local experiences

Crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 272 local experiences

Sydney

I visited Sydney this March and I was all the time on my own, I used public transport and I didn't feel unsafe at any moment. My phone didn't work but it was easy to move around, if you don't have internet you can find WiFi spots around the city. The people are also helpful.

Posted: April 25, 2025

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Sydney

I would say it is really safe, especially for such a big city with lots of tourists, but I've only been to cbd and east from that, idk about the western parts. I experienced sexual harassment once, since I've been there.

Posted: April 23, 2025

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