🇦🇺 Australia · Oceania
Safety Australia
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Australia is a very safe country with vast landscapes. The main risks are natural: intense sun, venomous wildlife, powerful ocean currents and enormous distances between cities. Crime is very low.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
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Natural disasters
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Health risks
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Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- The Outback without proper preparation — dehydration and isolation
- Unpatrolled beaches — jellyfish, sharks and currents
- Bushfire zones in summer
Emergency numbers
Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire department
000
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- None required
Drinking water
Tap water drinkable everywhere.
Mosquitoes
Risk of Ross River virus in the tropical north.
General notes
The healthcare system is excellent but costly without insurance. Protect yourself from the sun — the UV is intense.
Women travelers
Very safe for solo female travelers. Hostels are well equipped and the backpacker community is supportive.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Marriage legal since 2017. Sydney is a world-renowned LGBTQ+ city (Oxford Street, Mardi Gras). The country is very welcoming.
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