Quick answers: Perth safety

What are the safest neighbourhoods in Perth?
The safest areas in Perth for solo travellers include West Perth, Highgate, North Perth, Como, Nedlands, Crawley. In total, 27 out of 28 suburbs are rated Safe.
How many neighbourhoods are rated in the Perth safety map?
The Perth safety map covers 28 suburbs with colour-coded ratings: 27 Safe, 1 Moderate, 0 Caution, and 0 Avoid at Night. Each area includes a description, tags, and tips for solo travellers.

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Detailed safety guide: all 28 suburbs in Perth

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๐ŸŸข Safe (27)

๐ŸŸข West Perth

Business district, quiet evenings

A business district west of the CBD with offices and some residential. Safe but quiet outside business hours.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธBusiness district, safe during the day
โ–ธVery quiet on evenings and weekends
โ–ธSome good restaurants
๐Ÿข Businessโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Highgate

Beaufort Street, cafes

A small suburb with excellent cafes and restaurants on Beaufort Street. Safe and increasingly trendy.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธBeaufort Street has great cafes
โ–ธSafe and pleasant area
โ–ธWalking distance to the CBD
โ˜• Cafesโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข North Perth

Residential, Angove Street

A residential suburb with the charming Angove Street strip. Safe and family-friendly.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธAngove Street has nice cafes and shops
โ–ธSafe family neighbourhood
โ–ธClose to the CBD
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Residentialโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Como

Riverside, quiet residential

A quiet residential suburb on the Swan River with nice walking paths. Safe and pleasant.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธSwan River foreshore walks
โ–ธQuiet and safe residential area
โ–ธGood access to South Perth
๐ŸŒŠ Riversideโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Nedlands

University, affluent, riverside

An affluent suburb home to the University of Western Australia and riverside walks. Very safe.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธUWA campus is beautiful
โ–ธMatilda Bay is lovely for walks
โ–ธVery safe and affluent
๐ŸŽ“ UWA๐ŸŒŠ Matilda Bayโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Crawley

UWA campus, riverside

A small suburb consisting mainly of the UWA campus and riverside parkland. Very safe.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธUWA campus and gardens
โ–ธBeautiful riverside location
โ–ธVery safe
๐ŸŽ“ Universityโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Dalkeith

Exclusive riverside suburb

One of Perth's most exclusive suburbs with large homes along the Swan River. Very safe.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธVery exclusive and affluent
โ–ธSwan River frontage
โ–ธExtremely safe
๐Ÿก Exclusiveโœ… Very Safe

๐ŸŸข Cottesloe

Perth's best beach, sunset strip

Perth's most famous beach with the iconic Cottesloe Beach Hotel and stunning Indian Ocean sunsets. Very safe and a must-visit.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธCottesloe Beach is Perth's best - a must-visit
โ–ธIncredible Indian Ocean sunsets
โ–ธBeach strip cafes and restaurants
โ–ธVery safe beach suburb
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Best Beach๐ŸŒ… Sunsetsโœ… Very Safe

๐ŸŸข Claremont

Upscale shopping, Bay View Terrace

An affluent western suburb with upscale shopping on Bay View Terrace. Safe and well-maintained.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธBay View Terrace for shopping
โ–ธClaremont Quarter mall
โ–ธSafe affluent suburb
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Shoppingโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Mosman Park

Residential, safe

Mosman Park is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธSafe residential area
โ–ธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ŸŒฟ Residentialโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Peppermint Grove

Perth's most exclusive suburb

The wealthiest suburb in Perth (and often Australia). Tiny, leafy, and extremely safe.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธAustralia's wealthiest suburb by average income
โ–ธBeautiful heritage homes
โ–ธExtremely safe
๐Ÿ’Ž Most Exclusiveโœ… Very Safe

๐ŸŸข Scarborough

Beach, surf, backpacker friendly

A popular beach suburb with a recently redeveloped beachfront, surf breaks, and a backpacker-friendly vibe. Safe and vibrant.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธRecently redeveloped beachfront
โ–ธGood surf breaks
โ–ธPopular with backpackers
โ–ธSafe beach area
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Beach๐Ÿ„ Surfโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Mount Hawthorn

Cafe strip, trendy village

A trendy village suburb with a great cafe strip. Safe and increasingly popular with young professionals.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธGreat cafe culture
โ–ธTrendy village atmosphere
โ–ธSafe and popular area
โ˜• Cafes๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Villageโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Joondanna

Residential, safe

Joondanna is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธSafe residential area
โ–ธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ŸŒฟ Residentialโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข North Fremantle

Riverside, quieter than Freo

A quiet suburb between Perth CBD and Fremantle along the Swan River. Safe and pleasant.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธSwan River foreshore
โ–ธQuieter alternative to Fremantle
โ–ธSafe residential area
๐ŸŒŠ Riversideโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข East Fremantle

George Street cafes, residential

A charming suburb adjacent to Fremantle with cafes on George Street and river views. Safe.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธGeorge Street has nice cafes
โ–ธClose to Fremantle
โ–ธSafe and charming area
โ˜• Cafesโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Wembley

Residential, safe

Wembley is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธSafe residential area
โ–ธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ŸŒฟ Residentialโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Floreat

Residential, safe

Floreat is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธSafe residential area
โ–ธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ŸŒฟ Residentialโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข City Beach

Beautiful beach, residential

A beautiful beach suburb with a long stretch of white sand. Residential and very safe.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธBeautiful beach
โ–ธSafe family area
โ–ธGreat for swimming and surfing
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Beachโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Swanbourne

Beach, nude beach section

A beach suburb with Swanbourne Beach (which has a clothing-optional section). Safe and quiet.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธSwanbourne Beach is beautiful
โ–ธHas a clothing-optional section
โ–ธSafe and quiet suburb
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Beachโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Shenton Park

Residential, safe

Shenton Park is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธSafe residential area
โ–ธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ŸŒฟ Residentialโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Applecross

Riverside, affluent

An affluent riverside suburb with great views of the Perth skyline. Safe and well-maintained.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธBeautiful river views of the Perth skyline
โ–ธAffluent residential area
โ–ธVery safe
๐ŸŒŠ River Viewsโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Mount Pleasant

Residential, safe

Mount Pleasant is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธSafe residential area
โ–ธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ŸŒฟ Residentialโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Bicton

Residential, safe

Bicton is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธSafe residential area
โ–ธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ŸŒฟ Residentialโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Ascot

Racecourse, riverside

Home to Ascot Racecourse and located along the Swan River. Safe and leafy.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธAscot Racecourse
โ–ธSwan River frontage
โ–ธSafe and leafy
๐Ÿ‡ Racecourseโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Belmont

Suburban, practical

A suburban area east of the river with shopping centres and good amenities. Safe and practical.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธShopping centres and amenities
โ–ธSafe suburban area
โ–ธPractical location
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Shoppingโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸข Kensington

Residential, safe

Kensington is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธSafe residential area
โ–ธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ŸŒฟ Residentialโœ… Safe

๐ŸŸก Moderate (1)

๐ŸŸก Northbridge

Entertainment precinct, nightlife

Perth's main entertainment and cultural precinct with restaurants, bars, clubs, and the Perth Cultural Centre. Vibrant at night but can get rowdy. Some alcohol-related incidents on weekend nights.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for solo travellers
โ–ธGreat restaurant and bar scene
โ–ธPerth Cultural Centre and galleries
โ–ธCan get rowdy on Friday/Saturday nights
โ–ธStick to well-lit main streets late at night
๐Ÿธ Nightlife๐ŸŽญ Cultural๐ŸŒ™ Rowdy Weekends