based on 14 experiences from female travelers
Grace
Australia
Melb is so great for thrifting and food! But it’s expensive! Very cute trams im obsessed with. Easy to get around. I wish there was more transport outside of Melbourne city like to more of the beaches and lookouts, however I need to go back over and over again. Only felt really safe in the busy parts of the area and CBD and not late at night of course girlies.
Posted: February 9, 2026Constance
France
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, 2023Gabby
Australia
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...
Posted: July 15, 2025Experienced: September, 2024Pretty boring. We drove the great ocean road up here in may. That was amazing If you expect european grandure you will not find it in Melbourne, or anywhere in Australia, really. Definitely cool place, the thrift stores are cool but insanely overpriced, the alternative scene is insanely pretentious and there is nothing really grand or wow! To do. The restaurants and cafe’s however are great
Posted: June 22, 2025Based on 65 reports
Based on 65 reports
Shaye
Melbourne is one of the safest cities I have ever been. It is rated a wonderful place to live and has excellent public transport. I have never felt unsafe walking in Melbourne at night by myself, especially in and around the CBD area
Posted: March 23, 2026Nicole
I think Melbourne is very safe. Public transport is very good but planning is important so you’re not waiting for a long time at stations. There is good lighting and lots of street cameras in most places.
Posted: February 8, 2026Inès
I have never felt as safe in a city as I did here. Whether you’re a woman walking home alone late at night, dressed however you want, I always felt free and safe. That’s exactly why I love this city so much.
Posted: February 2, 2026I live in the inner south eastern suburbs of Melbourne and generally feel very safe there. There are some creepy guys at some clubs like Billboards but I feel safe so long as I’m now alone. Queer clubs are really safe
Posted: January 12, 2026Based on reports from women living in Melbourne, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.
Amy
Melbourne
2 days
Hello, I have been studying and traveling overseas most of my life. But still open to explore more countries and cultures
Jun
Melbourne
3 days
Ciao a tutti, a tutte ! I’m Jun qiao, a 22 year old exchange student from Melbourne Australia. Currently I’m studying in Padova but I’m hoping to travel around a bit while I’m in Europe :) I’m a super creative and sociable person, I love exploring new cities and trying local foods, as well as sharing my own cultural experiences.