Exercise Normal Precautions
“Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Australia.”
Updated Fri, 30 May 2025
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Oceania · Updated
As of September 2026, Australia scores 91/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. The U.S. State Department rates Australia Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 15 Australia destinations assessed, Amalfi Coast scores highest (94/100), while Darwin scores lowest (70/100).
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Australia · Assessed 28 September 2026
91
/ 100
Yes — very safe
Safer than ~97% of countries
What drives this score
Crime83/100GoodCrime index 47.4 / 100
Sentiment88/100GoodMostly positive
Advisories97Good
Stability86Good
Health86Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
No advisory against travel
“Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.”
Updated 2026-04-22T10:55:13Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Australia: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-09-24T08:53:33.120000-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
88 / 100 (Mostly positive)
88
City SignalCity Web Research
Homicide rate
0.9 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6Australia0.9World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
95
Robbery / mugging
LowArmed robbery and mugging are uncommon against visitors; incidents are rare and typically isolated to specific urban areas at night.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in tourist hotspots such as Sydney’s Circular Quay, Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station, and beachfront areas; keep bags zipped and front-facing.
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
88/100
Reported feel88Mostly positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Recent traveller reports and sentiment analysis indicate visitors feel very safe in Australia, particularly in cities and tourist areas, with confidence in public safety and low concern about violent crime.
Yes — Australia is one of the safest countries for travelers, with very low violent crime and strong institutions, though visitors should stay alert to petty theft in cities and environmental hazards.
Australia scores exceptionally high on safety indicators: homicide rate is low (0.9 per 100k), terrorism deaths are zero, and governance scores are strong (rule of law 83/100, control of corruption 85/100). Government advisories from the US, UK, and Canada all recommend exercising normal precautions. While violent crime against tourists is rare, pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in tourist areas of major cities like Sydney and Melbourne, and scams targeting visitors are documented.
Recent developments
- Sep 2026Prison bed numbers increased following a major crime clampdown, reflecting ongoing efforts to address criminal activity— Yahoo News Australia
- Sep 2026Crime chief warned of an $82 billion illicit empire involving organised crime, highlighting ongoing law enforcement focus on serious crime networks— AFR
- Sep 2026Melbourne residents protested 15-metre poles for data centres over amenity and safety concerns, showing local engagement with urban safety issues— UA.NEWS via ABC News Australia
- Aug 2026Travel advisory issued for a popular Pacific island destination, unrelated to Australia but showing regional vigilance on security risks— NJ.com
Common scams
- Fake tour operators or 'free' attraction offers requiring upfront payment
- Overcharging for goods or services in tourist zones
- Credit card skimming at ATMs or retail outlets
Full briefing
Australia remains a very safe destination for travelers, supported by strong safety metrics and consistent government advisories urging only normal precautions. The country benefits from low homicide rates, zero terrorism deaths, and high scores in governance, rule of law, and healthcare. While violent crime against tourists is exceptionally rare, visitors should remain aware of moderate pickpocketing risk
06 · Destinations
Australia destinations by safety score
#1🇦🇺Amalfi CoastVery Safe · updated 2 August 202694#2🇦🇺Byron BayVery Safe · updated 29 July 202692#3🇦🇺CanberraVery Safe · updated 26 August 202690#4🇦🇺Alice SpringsVery Safe · updated 29 July 202690#5🇦🇺AdelaideVery Safe · updated 28 July 202690#6🇦🇺NewcastleVery Safe · updated 29 July 202689#7🇦🇺HobartVery Safe · updated 29 July 202689#8🇦🇺PerthVery Safe · updated 28 July 202689#9🇦🇺BrisbaneVery Safe · updated 28 July 202689#10🇦🇺MelbourneVery Safe · updated 5 August 202688#11🇦🇺SydneyVery Safe · updated 28 July 202687#12🇦🇺TownsvilleVery Safe · updated 27 August 202686#13🇦🇺Gold CoastVery Safe · updated 28 July 202686#14🇦🇺CairnsSafe · updated 28 July 202679#15🇦🇺DarwinSafe · updated 29 July 202670
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07 · Questions
Australia safety FAQ
Is Australia safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Australia Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Australia scores 91/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Australia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Amalfi Coast currently scores highest at 94/100 (Very Safe). Darwin scores lowest at 70/100.
Where does this Australia safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.