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...
Posted: July 15, 2025Experienced: September, 2024How safe is Australia for women?
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Perth
It’s quite safe, you have a lot of police officers in the street so you feel in security. But there are a lot of junkies in the street even more during the night after club. So stay safe and don’t stay alone in the street during the night. However I think it’s the same everywhere
Posted: January 11, 2026
Sarah
Geelong
Geelong is a fairly safe city. It has alot of fun and interesting activities to enjoy. It is safe during the day as well as during the night. There are one or two spots around the city that you should be vigilent in, but more times than not it is safe to visit anytime of day.
Posted: January 10, 2026Brisbane
I think it’s reasonably safe to walk around outside at night, but obviously always need to stay vigilant. I personally have no had any bad experiences but there are many people around who feel entitled and have potential to hurt.
Posted: December 31, 2025Brisbane
Super safe. I have walked home alone at 3 in the night. In the city and fortitude valley though there are people who may be under the influence and might try to talk to you, I just ignore and keep walking.
Posted: December 29, 2025Byron 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, 2025Safety 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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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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