Is Australia Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Australia?
Safety at night:Safe
Public transportation:Safe
Street harassment:Low
Petty crimes:Low
Is Australia worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 86 experiences from female travelers
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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
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
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, 2025Sydney, 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, 2024Airlie 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, 2025Sydney, Family travel
Loved Sydney. Although it was very busy!! Felt safe the city was just a bit congested. They had lots to do there and they had many food cuisine’s from around the world to eat !! I felt pretty safe and their was many chill activities to do. The beaches and weather were great 🤍
Posted: January 11, 2025
Rose
Australia
Brisbane, Solo travel
-Brisbane is very safe, with low crime and good public spaces. - Diverse options, from local Australian dishes to international cuisine, with a strong café culture. - Rich arts scene, outdoor activities, and vibrant festivals. - Affordable options for accommodation, food, and public transport, with choices for all budgets.
Posted: January 6, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
Gen
Australia
Sydney, Solo travel
If you are in Sydney in October you need to go see the whales, it is such an amazing experience! You can go to the Harbour and buy a ticket and go alone without any problem. Also don’t miss out on all the beaches Sydney has to offer (Bondi, Bronte, Coogee, Tamarama, Manly, etc). The beaches are also very safe but swim between the flags!!
Posted: January 5, 2025
Giorgia
Italy
Australia, Solo travel
the cities are the safest place in the world except for the outback, Darwin and Alice Springs. things to do is explore the nature that this amazing country has to offer. Melbourne: I can recommend Fleet Rooftop Bar in, I was working there. Storyville, a club that is free if you work in hospitality, just show them your payslip at the entrance. Turbo 322, it’s a night club in a kitchen LMAO. Mixue has the cheapest ice cream. Brisbane: every wednesday in the southbank area there is a free market where you can get free food. a good night club is Ric’s. Sydney: take a ferry and go wherever you want, at night it’s amazing to see the opera theatre from the sea. Here are very famous hidden pubs. Darwin: I wouldn’t recommend to take the bus at night and walk alone. Darwin you can visit it in an hour, is very small but if you go there in the dry season, is full of backpackers and I had so much fun. I met the best people of my life here. Good to renew the working holiday visa. Everywhere: For groceries go to Aldi to save money. For cheap clothes go to Vinnies, second hand clothes but very good, you can also donate. K-Mart, has clothes and everything cheap. And DAISO Japan is the best.
Posted: January 4, 2025Australia, Solo travel
definitely felt safe but it’s also a huge country so you will probably find unsafe places (I heard bad things about alice springs but also never went there so I can’t say how unsafe you would feel there). Other then that I felt really safe and met loads of people who will try to help you if you need there help. Definitely recommend it to travel solo. Just be aware that it’s pretty expensive. But if you work there you will be fine
Posted: January 2, 2025Is Australia safe for women?
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Sarah
Byron Bay
Byron is very safe at night I have heard of people cars getting stone but nothing crazy. During the night there are many people out and about and it feel very safe. Byron is a hug backpacker city so easy to meet people too
Posted: February 23, 2025Melbourne
Melbourne is generally pretty safe, certain areas are worse than others. I don’t like walking alone at night to be on the safe side. Always travel with caution, and ideally not alone during the night. Other than that it’s a super welcoming and fun place to visit!
Posted: February 15, 2025Meet locals in Australia
Ali
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Hi lovely humans, my name is Alice but I go by Ali, my favourite colour is purple and I’m from lower South Australia. I am lgbtqi+, SW and 420 friendly! I am solo traveling overseas for the first time this year and am super keen to make some friends on the way! I am very open minded, down to earth, bubbly and love some banter. I’m down for getting our steps up, eating too much, partying hard, relaxing as we deserve, and everything between! This year a goal of mine is to get over my fear of horses and go on a ride, if anyone can help me with this 💜
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marie
About Me
Hello, I'm Marie, an avid traveler with a passion for an active lifestyle. I enjoy playing sports, particularly tennis and surfing. Exploring diverse cultures and meeting new people while traveling is a delight for me. I own an Airbnb and take pleasure in showcasing the beauty of Perth to my guests, often inviting them to join me for a surfing adventure.
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marie
Perth
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hello, I'm Marie, an avid traveler with a passion for an active lifestyle. I enjoy playing sports, particularly tennis and surfing. Exploring diverse cultures and meeting new people while traveling is a delight for me. I own an Airbnb and take pleasure in showcasing the beauty of Perth to my guests, often inviting them to join me for a surfing adventure.
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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Katalina
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Hey, i'm Kata.🤗 I’m all about discovering the world and embracing its beauty. I love stepping out of my comfort zone, meeting new people, reading and truly living. Life is too short for regrets, so I’m here to do it for the plot.💫
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