Is Gold Coast safe for solo female travelers?

Gold Coast generally offers a safe environment for solo female travelers. Numerous tourist facilities and well-structured public transportation are available which makes moving around less stressful. Additionally, locals are quite friendly and helpful. However, like any other city, it's important to stay vigilant especially during night time and in less crowded areas.

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How safe is Gold Coast for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.1 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I solo travelled to the Gold Coast alone for 10 months. It is a place I love so much and really enjoyed. I never felt unsafe there. Never had problems walking around alone at night, although it’s something I don’t recommend. People there are very friendly and easy to come in contact with. Going to the beach is a must! Burleigh beach, Tallebudgera Creek and Rainbow bay are my favorites! Watching the sunsets and sunrises while sitting at the beach is just incredible. For food I recommend Paddock’s bakery and Helen’s Heavenly Wholefoods cafe for the best açaí bowls! To get around buses work great, get a go kart as soon as you get there. Safe travels❤️!

Posted: January 16, 2024
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Aysin

Aysin

Australia

Solo travel

Hello everyone!🤗 I loved the gold coast. The sunrises and sunsets are amazing.🌞 There are many places to explore. 🔍 Nature is wonderful. 🏝️Waterfalls and hidden places in nature were my favorites.⛰️🗺️🦘🐬🍃🌈✨ I definitely recommend you visit here.🫶🏼

Posted: November 2, 2023
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How safe is Gold Coast for women?

Local safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 14 local experiences

Local crime index

1.4 /5

Based on 14 local experiences

Everyone here is super friendly and wants you to have a good time. As backpackers, you meet locals who offer their help and want to have a nice chat. Overall, our experiences so far have been entirely positive, and we feel very safe here.

Posted: December 1, 2025
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Breanna

Breanna

I’ve always felt safe as a woman on the Gold Coast—whether walking my dog, heading to the beach, or using public transport. The areas I frequent, like Burleigh and Broadbeach, are well-lit and usually busy enough to feel comfortable, even in the evenings. I still take the usual precautions, but overall it’s been a really positive experience.

Posted: July 24, 2025
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Living on the Gold Coast makes me feel very safe and comfortable. The friendly community, beautiful beaches, and well-maintained public spaces create a secure environment where I feel at ease every day

Posted: July 16, 2025
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Nicole

Nicole

Would say in general it’s a safe place but certain areas like the party strip in Surfers can feel more unsafe at night particularly around the early hours of the morning. But general busy areas like pacific fair, Robina town centre, the casino etc. feel safe as a woman. Sometimes train stations can have the odd strange person that could make you uncomfortable but best to keep distance and avoid speaking to them and you’re fine.

Posted: February 9, 2025
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Gold Coast is really safe. I've been living here for the last seven years and I never had any issues. It's a beautiful and safe city for women to feel secure when walking alone, especially at night time.

Posted: February 2, 2025
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Hospitality Exchange in Gold Coast

Miels

Miels

Gold Coast

Can host for:

4 days

About me

I work from home and need to adventure more! I'm swapping from a ute with a rooftop tent to a van and on the first of match 2026 in starting off on a lap of Australia 😃

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Tori

Tori

Gold Coast

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Early 30’s & still love travel as much as I did in my 20’s. I’ve recently re-found surfing & love to be outdoors, explore, eat good food & discover hidden gems. I love community & connecting with others to make the experiences even more fun!

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Expats in Gold Coast

Sarah

Sarah

Gold Coast

About me

I live on the Gold Coast, QLD, Australia. Originally from the UK. I travel back to Europe whenever I can! I have two older teen daughters and love all types of scenery, walking, keeping fit, learning, culture, food, and travel. My camping/roughing it days are over but I'm still on an average budget :-)

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Lua

Lua

Gold Coast

About me

Hello everyone! My name is Lua and I'm from Barcelona, Spain. I've been in Australia for almost 8 years. I love the outdoors so much; going for a run, ride, swim or walk. As a Mediterranean girl, I love going to beach ⛱️. I also enjoy traveling, drawing, reading, painting and writing. It's my first time traveling solo and I'm so excited! Would love meeting new people and cultures. Let's make plans!

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