Is Australia safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Australia for 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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Based on 318 local experiences
Hiba
Sydney
I have been out at all times of night walking home on my own and nothing has happened however due to the big drinking culture I will say that I’ve definitely been assaulted in clubs and bars multiple times, particularly when I was younger. I would say 25+ women are safer than young women.
Posted: October 23, 2025Sydney
I’ve travelled around the world and Sydney’s one of the safest places for women. Locals are generally friendly and always willing to help. Still be vigilant but for the most part, it’s comfortable taking public transport late and walking in the dark.
Posted: October 21, 2025Sydney
Sydney feels really safe. There's a lot of people in the streets who're minding their own business. Also, there's a lot of security by bars and clubs to make sure everyone has a great time. Overall, i feel really safe in sydney
Posted: October 3, 2025
Maria
Sydney
Australia has low level of criminal, I feel quite safe here. You can leave your belongings and it will be waiting for you. Most people are polite and helpful, mostly Australians. But you need to understand that in here a lot of emigration from different countries with different culture.
Posted: October 1, 2025
Sophie
Brisbane
Generally safe but need to take care in the inner city/Spring hill after dark due to drug abuse. Some areas are poorly lit (outside CBD). Some harrassment from men and teenage boys to be expected - generally comments.
Posted: September 30, 2025Safety in Australia
