Is Hobart safe?
One of Australia's safest cities. Main concerns are changeable weather, bush hiking and wildlife on dark roads.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2025-05-29.
- Homicide rate in Australia: 0.9 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Australia: 4.9 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 000 · Ambulance 000 · Fire 000 · All emergencies 000.
Safety in Hobart at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Occasional theft from parked cars and a little late-night rowdiness; violent crime against visitors is rare. |
| At night | Quiet and safe; the waterfront and North Hobart stay open until late. Buses are limited at night, so use Uber. |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women, including walking at night in central areas. |
| Other risks | Rapid weather change and hypothermia on hikes; Bushfires in dry summers; Wildlife on rural roads at night |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Fake rental listings asking for a bond before any viewing
Take care
- Remote tracks and kunanyi in changing weather
- Driving at dusk: wallabies and possums cross roads
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Driving while holding a phone is caught by cameras and brings large fines
- Nicotine vapes are legally sold only by pharmacies
- Drinking alcohol is banned in many streets, parks and beaches (alcohol-free zones)
How Hobart compares in Australia
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Hobart | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Noosa | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Blue Mountains | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Sunshine Coast | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Great Ocean Road | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Port Douglas | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Canberra | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Margaret River | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Launceston | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Magnetic Island | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Sydney | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Melbourne | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Brisbane | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Gold Coast | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Perth | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cairns | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Byron Bay | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Adelaide | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bondi Beach | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Whitsundays | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Uluru | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Darwin | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| K'gari | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Fremantle | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Broome | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Newcastle | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Manly | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Alice Springs | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Hobart safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women, including walking at night in central areas.
Is Hobart safe at night?
Quiet and safe; the waterfront and North Hobart stay open until late. Buses are limited at night, so use Uber.
What is the crime rate in Hobart?
Occasional theft from parked cars and a little late-night rowdiness; violent crime against visitors is rare. Nationally, Australia records 0.9 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Hobart?
Police 000 · Ambulance 000 · Fire 000 · All emergencies 000.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Metro Tasmania
- Hobart Airport
- Discover Tasmania
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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