U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Australia.
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Is Australia safe? 🇦🇺
Oceania · Updated
As of August 2026, Australia scores 87/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). 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 (71/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No 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.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Australia: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Australia destinations by safety score
#1🇦🇺Amalfi CoastVery Safe · updated 2 August 202694#2🇦🇺Byron BayVery Safe · updated 29 July 202693#3🇦🇺CanberraVery Safe · updated 26 August 202690#4🇦🇺Alice SpringsVery Safe · updated 29 July 202690#5🇦🇺HobartVery Safe · updated 29 July 202690#6🇦🇺AdelaideVery Safe · updated 28 July 202690#7🇦🇺NewcastleVery Safe · updated 29 July 202689#8🇦🇺BrisbaneVery Safe · updated 28 July 202689#9🇦🇺PerthVery Safe · updated 28 July 202688#10🇦🇺TownsvilleVery Safe · updated 27 August 202686#11🇦🇺Gold CoastVery Safe · updated 28 July 202686#12🇦🇺SydneyVery Safe · updated 28 July 202685#13🇦🇺MelbourneSafe · updated 5 August 202684#14🇦🇺CairnsSafe · updated 28 July 202681#15🇦🇺DarwinSafe · updated 29 July 202671
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03 · Evidence Signals
Australia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.9 / 100k | 95 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 79/100 | 79 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 82/100 | 82 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 4.5 / 100k | 86 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · 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 averages 87/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 27 August 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 71/100.
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.