Is Melbourne safe for solo female travelers?

Melbourne is commonly regarded as a very secure city for solo female travelers. Patrol authorities are familiar and nearly always accessible. Public transportation is safe, even late at night. Moreover, Melbourne locals are known for their friendliness and willingness to help if needed. Of course, like any major city, it's important to remain alert particularly during nighttime and in less crowded areas.

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How safe is Melbourne for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.1 /5

based on 14 experiences from female travelers

Grace

Grace

Australia

Solo travel

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, 2026
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Constance

Constance

France

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
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Gabby

Gabby

Australia

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, 2024
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How safe is Melbourne for women?

Local safety index

4.1 /5

Based on 64 local experiences

Local crime index

2.3 /5

Based on 64 local experiences

Nicole

Nicole

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, 2026
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Inès

Inès

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, 2026
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I 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, 2026
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Safety map

The safety map shows areas in Melbourne where women have reported feeling unsafe.

Safety in Australia

Hospitality Exchange in Melbourne

Daseok

Daseok

Melbourne

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hello, I'm Daseok. I've been studying English for about 5 months now because I'm planning to go to Australia on a working holiday. To be honest, I get super nervous when I talk to foreigners. But I love to meet and talk to travelers.

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Jun

Jun

Melbourne

Can host for:

3 days

About me

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.

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