Australia : Safety by City
Australia - safety as a country Perth is the capital city of Western Australia and is the most isolated capital city of over 1,000,000 people in the world.
The many uncrowded beaches along the Perth coastline define the lifestyle: Perth is laid-back, quiet, and safe.
Outside the metropolitan area are some unspoiled national parks, unpopulated coastline, and other exciting locations.
Also, travelers can see Kangaroos here.
And you can have a lot of fun with swimming, cycling in parks, go wine tasting, visit Raves and Festivals – if dance music is your thing, many top DJs and electronic music artists will make the trip out to Perth between October and March.
Warnings & Dangers in Perth
OVERALL RISK: LOW
Perth is a reasonably safe city. Conventional safety measures are sufficient. Use common sense and do not get into a drunken showdown. To travel the night it is better to use a taxi. You can rely on the police in the city.
TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM
In the daytime, public transport is quite safe. However, it is better not to ride buses at night. Sometimes there are cases of violence and antisocial behavior in them. Taxis are safe and reliable. Choose licensed services or order a car from the application on your smartphone.
PICKPOCKETS RISK: LOW
Pickpockets are not common, but young people, especially when drunk, can have fun this way for fun. Keep valuables with you, watch your bags and don’t leave them unattended. Precious things and original documents are best left in the hotel safe.
NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: MEDIUM
The Perth region is subject to a range of related meteorological hazards — winter storms, summer storms, floods, tropical cyclones, heatwaves, and bushfires. There is also a risk of bites from poisonous insects and animals. Explore the region before your trip here.
MUGGING RISK: LOW
Armed severe robberies are rare in Perth. Usually, they are associated with a showdown of local drug dealers or drunk people. Avoid poorly lit streets and areas remote from the city center. Contact the police if an incident has occurred with you.
TERRORISM RISK: MEDIUM
Terrorist attacks can occur in Perth. It cannot be ruled out that terrorists can attack regions of Australia. Therefore, tourists are advised not to attend mass gatherings of people and religious groups. Always keep in mind your surroundings.
SCAMS RISK: LOW
Most scams involve sending SMS or emails. Tourists usually do not deal with these types of fraud. Also, be careful when withdrawing money from the ATM. Use ATM in banks.
WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
Women can travel freely in Perth. Especially in the daytime. At night you should avoid being on the streets yourself. It is also better not to sit up in bars and return home by taxi.
So... How Safe Is Perth Really?
Perth is considered a reasonably safe city.
The crime rate here ranges from low to medium.
Mainly in the city, there are problems with theft or damage to things, car theft, insults, and vandalism.
The main dangers that an overseas visitor to Perth faces are sunburn and dehydration.
Make sure you cover yourself with SPF 30+ sunscreen and a hat, and preferably a shirt and always keep a bottle of water with you (preferably a liter), especially in the warmer months.
Otherwise, Perth is relatively safe, though its best not to walk alone at night.
Some areas such as Northbridge are also known to be ‘trouble spots’ on weekend nights, and tourists should be careful.
In any case, the police in the city work quickly and efficiently, so if you have any trouble, immediately contact the nearest police station.
Perth’s drivers are increasingly known for being inconsiderate to other drivers on the roads during these times, which also has caused increased delays due to accidents.
Otherwise, the city is quite safe, and if you follow the usual security measures and have common sense, you will not get into trouble.
Avoid poorly lit streets and suburbs of the city.
Use a taxi if you get home late at night.
How Does Perth Compare?
| City | Safety Index |
|---|---|
| Perth | 85 |
| Sydney | 80 |
| Melbourne | 80 |
| Canberra | 88 |
| Gold Coast | 69 |
| Adelaide | 88 |
| Brisbane | 90 |
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | 60 |
| Montreal (Canada) | 81 |
| Cordoba (Argentina) | 61 |
| Santiago de Chile (Chile) | 71 |
| Vienna (Austria) | 88 |
| Hong Kong (China) | 70 |
Useful Information
Visas
Australia has maintained a universal visa regime, meaning that every non-citizen in Australia must have a visa. Australia does not issue visas on arrival. Most visas any traveler can get in an electronic way.
Currency
The Australian dollar is the currency of Australia. It is signed $ and code AUD. Almost always it abbreviated with the dollar sign ($), with A$ or AU$ sometimes used to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. It is subdivided into 100 cents.
Weather
The best times to visit Perth for ideal weather are mid-March to mid-May and October to January. Average temperatures in Perth vary greatly and the weather feels very enjoyable all year with a low chance of precipitation most of the year.
Airports
Perth Airport is an international airport serving Perth. It is the fourth busiest airport in Australia measured by passenger movements. The airport located 12 km from the city center.
Travel Insurance
The travel insurance policy is a must when visiting a foreign country. Make sure you got it before starting your journey, the customs officer may ask for it.
Perth Weather Averages (Temperatures)
Average High/Low Temperature
| Temperature / Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 28 |
| Low °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| High °F | 86 | 88 | 84 | 77 | 72 | 66 | 64 | 66 | 68 | 72 | 77 | 82 |
| Low °F | 66 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 59 | 63 |
Australia - Safety by City
| City | Safety Index |
|---|---|
| Adelaide | 88 |
| Brisbane | 90 |
| Cairns | 61 |
| Canberra | 88 |
| Darwin | 70 |
| Gold Coast | 69 |
| Hobart | 90 |
| Melbourne | 80 |
| Perth | 85 |
| Sydney | 80 |
| Townsville | 77 |
| Wollongong | 55 |
There are no terrorist here bro
Bruv what safest place on the planet
Perth is a safe city
Perth is a reasonably safe city, it’s the media that’s a problem, going around telling people that Perth has crimes here and there and people believe it. There’s only a few problems around which involve crimes. The only thing that happened was that somebody stole our bike, and saw it through the gate, but that was a lesson which we learnt from: don’t put anything that might attract attention where people from outside can see it. Besides that, Perth is pretty much a safe city, compared to many other places in the world, which is why refugees come to Australia, because they feel safer here.
Perth rarely has any natural disasters.
Getting rolled more likely than getting blown up
Why is Perth’s terrorism risk ‘Medium’ when it has had no terrorist attacks, while Sydney’s is ‘Low’ and it has (bombing in the 1970’s and the Lindt Cafe attack)? Swap the Mugging and Terrorism risk and you’d be more accurate.