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๐ข Safe (27)
๐ข West Perth
Business district, quiet evenings
A business district west of the CBD with offices and some residential. Safe but quiet outside business hours.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธBusiness district, safe during the day
โธVery quiet on evenings and weekends
โธSome good restaurants
๐ข Businessโ
Safe
๐ข Highgate
Beaufort Street, cafes
A small suburb with excellent cafes and restaurants on Beaufort Street. Safe and increasingly trendy.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธBeaufort Street has great cafes
โธSafe and pleasant area
โธWalking distance to the CBD
โ Cafesโ
Safe
๐ข North Perth
Residential, Angove Street
A residential suburb with the charming Angove Street strip. Safe and family-friendly.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธAngove Street has nice cafes and shops
โธSafe family neighbourhood
โธClose to the CBD
๐๏ธ Residentialโ
Safe
๐ข Como
Riverside, quiet residential
A quiet residential suburb on the Swan River with nice walking paths. Safe and pleasant.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธSwan River foreshore walks
โธQuiet and safe residential area
โธGood access to South Perth
๐ Riversideโ
Safe
๐ข Nedlands
University, affluent, riverside
An affluent suburb home to the University of Western Australia and riverside walks. Very safe.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธUWA campus is beautiful
โธMatilda Bay is lovely for walks
โธVery safe and affluent
๐ UWA๐ Matilda Bayโ
Safe
๐ข Crawley
UWA campus, riverside
A small suburb consisting mainly of the UWA campus and riverside parkland. Very safe.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธUWA campus and gardens
โธBeautiful riverside location
โธVery safe
๐ Universityโ
Safe
๐ข Dalkeith
Exclusive riverside suburb
One of Perth's most exclusive suburbs with large homes along the Swan River. Very safe.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธVery exclusive and affluent
โธSwan River frontage
โธExtremely safe
๐ก Exclusiveโ
Very Safe
๐ข 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.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธCottesloe Beach is Perth's best - a must-visit
โธIncredible Indian Ocean sunsets
โธBeach strip cafes and restaurants
โธVery safe beach suburb
๐๏ธ Best Beach๐
Sunsetsโ
Very Safe
๐ข Claremont
Upscale shopping, Bay View Terrace
An affluent western suburb with upscale shopping on Bay View Terrace. Safe and well-maintained.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธBay View Terrace for shopping
โธClaremont Quarter mall
โธSafe affluent suburb
๐๏ธ Shoppingโ
Safe
๐ข Mosman Park
Residential, safe
Mosman Park is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธSafe residential area
โธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ฟ Residentialโ
Safe
๐ข Peppermint Grove
Perth's most exclusive suburb
The wealthiest suburb in Perth (and often Australia). Tiny, leafy, and extremely safe.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธAustralia's wealthiest suburb by average income
โธBeautiful heritage homes
โธExtremely safe
๐ Most Exclusiveโ
Very Safe
๐ข Scarborough
Beach, surf, backpacker friendly
A popular beach suburb with a recently redeveloped beachfront, surf breaks, and a backpacker-friendly vibe. Safe and vibrant.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธRecently redeveloped beachfront
โธGood surf breaks
โธPopular with backpackers
โธSafe beach area
๐๏ธ Beach๐ Surfโ
Safe
๐ข Mount Hawthorn
Cafe strip, trendy village
A trendy village suburb with a great cafe strip. Safe and increasingly popular with young professionals.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธGreat cafe culture
โธTrendy village atmosphere
โธSafe and popular area
โ Cafes๐๏ธ Villageโ
Safe
๐ข Joondanna
Residential, safe
Joondanna is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธSafe residential area
โธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ฟ Residentialโ
Safe
๐ข North Fremantle
Riverside, quieter than Freo
A quiet suburb between Perth CBD and Fremantle along the Swan River. Safe and pleasant.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธSwan River foreshore
โธQuieter alternative to Fremantle
โธSafe residential area
๐ Riversideโ
Safe
๐ข East Fremantle
George Street cafes, residential
A charming suburb adjacent to Fremantle with cafes on George Street and river views. Safe.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธGeorge Street has nice cafes
โธClose to Fremantle
โธSafe and charming area
โ Cafesโ
Safe
๐ข Wembley
Residential, safe
Wembley is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธSafe residential area
โธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ฟ Residentialโ
Safe
๐ข Floreat
Residential, safe
Floreat is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธSafe residential area
โธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ฟ Residentialโ
Safe
๐ข City Beach
Beautiful beach, residential
A beautiful beach suburb with a long stretch of white sand. Residential and very safe.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธBeautiful beach
โธSafe family area
โธGreat for swimming and surfing
๐๏ธ Beachโ
Safe
๐ข Swanbourne
Beach, nude beach section
A beach suburb with Swanbourne Beach (which has a clothing-optional section). Safe and quiet.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธSwanbourne Beach is beautiful
โธHas a clothing-optional section
โธSafe and quiet suburb
๐๏ธ Beachโ
Safe
๐ข Shenton Park
Residential, safe
Shenton Park is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธSafe residential area
โธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ฟ Residentialโ
Safe
๐ข Applecross
Riverside, affluent
An affluent riverside suburb with great views of the Perth skyline. Safe and well-maintained.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธBeautiful river views of the Perth skyline
โธAffluent residential area
โธVery safe
๐ River Viewsโ
Safe
๐ข Mount Pleasant
Residential, safe
Mount Pleasant is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธSafe residential area
โธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ฟ Residentialโ
Safe
๐ข Bicton
Residential, safe
Bicton is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธSafe residential area
โธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ฟ Residentialโ
Safe
๐ข Ascot
Racecourse, riverside
Home to Ascot Racecourse and located along the Swan River. Safe and leafy.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธAscot Racecourse
โธSwan River frontage
โธSafe and leafy
๐ Racecourseโ
Safe
๐ข Belmont
Suburban, practical
A suburban area east of the river with shopping centres and good amenities. Safe and practical.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธShopping centres and amenities
โธSafe suburban area
โธPractical location
๐๏ธ Shoppingโ
Safe
๐ข Kensington
Residential, safe
Kensington is a quiet residential suburb. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.
๐ก Tips for solo travellers
โธSafe residential area
โธLocal shops and cafes worth exploring
๐ฟ Residentialโ
Safe