based on 7 experiences from female travelers
Rose
Australia
-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, 2025Indigo
Australia
There are plenty of nice cafes and places to eat! I also love walking by the river at Kangaroo Point and New Farm or attending a salsa class in West End. However, safety at night can be a concern, I wouldn’t walk alone at night.
Posted: July 9, 2024Art galleries are very cool. Great free walking tour from the Brisbane greeters. Kayak through Brisbane guided tour- fun experience but would recommend just paying to hire the kayak as it wasn’t much of a tour. I stayed in fortitude valley, and the other travellers where mostly in groups and aged 18- 24
Posted: June 1, 2024I moved here 3 years ago and do really love it. Smaller city but expanding. So much to do with sunny coast and Gold Coast and Byron bay near. Really safe but Ofcoarse depends where in Brisbane you are just like all cities
Posted: May 31, 2024Public transport is quite bad and ends early on weekends. Always google and check! Do look around the University of Queensland. The great court is really pretty. The fake beach at southbank is not worth visiting. Drive up a little to Sunshine Coast and u can see more beautiful beaches. Noosa's Hell's Gate hike was the prettiest hike I've ever been to. Saw so many wild dolphins up close and humpback whales during the whale season. The beaches are beautiful too. Drive down a little to Lamington National Park. Mount Tamborine is beautiful. The drive was really pretty too. Go even further down and u can get to Byron Bay. The lighthouse gives u really good view of the sea and you can see humpback whales there too if you are lucky!
Posted: October 25, 2023Experienced: June, 2023The surroundings of Brisbane are charming. Without a doubt, the Gold Coast offers a more exciting urban leisure experience, and for fans of this type of entertainment, there are also theme parks there. On the Sunshine Coast, there are beautiful beaches, cafes, and restaurants. On both the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast, you can find fantastic hiking trails. All the sandy islands are great, especially for diving. Cairns is definitely one of the highlights of the holidays. The town may not be the most beautiful, but it serves as a multicultural center of Australia. You can find wonderful dishes from many different cuisines. It's a place where the reef meets the rainforest, literally. You can drive 20 minutes outside the city center and swim in streams in the rainforest with crystal clear water, or take a one-hour boat trip to two islands surrounded by a reef. There are also plenty of distilleries, a few wineries, a cheese factory, markets, etc. It is a really pleasant city to enjoy the tropical climate.
Posted: August 26, 2022Based on 33 local experiences
Based on 33 local experiences
I would say that Brisbane is a safe city. Of course you have to be careful at night and when out at a bar or club but i feel this is standard everywhere. However during the day, public transportation and public spaces are all safe. As a native english speaker I am unsure of how easy it is to navigate if your not.
Posted: May 31, 2025I would say Brisbane is generally quite safe! Again depends on the area, time and the day. I find closer in the city especially on weekends, it becomes unsafe quickly! However, like any place just be cautious of surroundings!
Posted: May 31, 2025