{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/australia/gold-coast","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:58:19.933Z","place":{"city":"Gold Coast","country":"Australia","countryCode":"AU","lat":-28.00029,"lon":153.43088},"safety":{"score":90,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":96,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":94,"travellerSentiment":{"score":74,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight, but many note heightened vigilance is needed in nightlife districts after dark due to alcohol-fueled incidents","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":87,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While petty crime is moderate in tourist hubs, violent incidents are rare and overall infrastructure is reliable.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur in isolated nightlife zones after midnight, particularly in Surfers Paradise and Main Beach"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are frequent in crowded tourist spots such as Surfers Paradise, Pacific Fair, and public transport hubs, especially during peak hours and festivals"},"safeAreas":["Main Beach","Mermaid Waters","Currumbin","Palm Beach"],"avoidAreas":["Surfers Paradise (nighttime)","Tugun (near transport hubs after dark)","Palm Beach (isolated stretch)"],"scams":["Fake accommodation booking scams targeting tourists via door-to-door approaches","Overpriced or unlicensed taxi and rideshare operators at night","Timeshare and holiday club pitches disguised as free tours or discounts"],"zones":[{"name":"Surfers Paradise","level":"caution","note":"High tourist density, frequent petty theft and alcohol-related incidents after dark"},{"name":"Broadbeach","level":"caution","note":"Similar nightlife risks as Surfers Paradise, with occasional scams targeting visitors"},{"name":"Main Beach","level":"safe","note":"Patrolled beaches and lower nightlife activity make it generally secure for visitors"},{"name":"Mermaid Waters","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with low crime rates and strong community safety presence"},{"name":"Southport","level":"caution","note":"Busy CBD and transport hub; stay alert after dark due to higher foot traffic and occasional opportunistic theft"},{"name":"Palm Beach","level":"avoid","note":"Isolated coastal stretch with limited patrols and recent reports of illegal fishing activity"},{"name":"Currumbin","level":"safe","note":"Family-oriented suburb with low crime and well-maintained patrolled beaches"},{"name":"Tugun","level":"caution","note":"Near airport and industrial zone; petty theft incidents reported near transport nodes at night"}]}}