Is Australia Safe to Visit?
Safety analysis across 12 cities · Updated 2026
7.3
out of 10
Generally Safe
Safety Score Breakdown
Petty Crime6.7
Violent Crime7.7
Scam Risk6.7
Women’s Safety7.7
Night Safety6.9
Transport8.1
Natural Hazards7.0
✅ Safest Cities in Australia
⚠️ Higher Risk Cities
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HobartGenerally Safe8.1CanberraGenerally Safe8.0Great Barrier ReefGenerally Safe7.8AdelaideGenerally Safe7.7BrisbaneGenerally Safe7.5PerthGenerally Safe7.5Gold CoastGenerally Safe7.4SydneyGenerally Safe7.0MelbourneGenerally Safe7.0Byron BayModerate Caution6.6CairnsModerate Caution6.4DarwinModerate Caution6.1