City in Western Australia, Australia
Perth for solo travelers
Is Perth good for solo travel?
Sunny, relaxed and clean, with white beaches and Rottnest Island. Remote from everywhere else in Australia, so flights are long; summers are hot and dry, and nightlife is modest.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women. Avoid empty train stations late at night and use app rides. |
How to meet people in Perth
Hostels in Northbridge and Fremantle, Fremantle markets, beach volleyball and surf clubs, Meetup groups, and run clubs along the Swan River.
Good things to do alone
- Ride the ferry to Rottnest Island and cycle
- Watch the sunset at Cottesloe Beach
- Walk Kings Park and Botanic Garden
- Visit Fremantle Markets and the old prison
- Day trip to Pinnacles or Margaret River
Where to stay in Perth
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Northbridge–Perth CBD | Short stays, nightlife and transit |
| Fremantle | Historic port town, cafés, markets and craft beer |
| Cottesloe–Scarborough | Beach life and sunsets |
| Leederville–Mount Lawley | Cafés, bars and good-value apartments |
Solo travel across Australia
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Melbourne | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Byron Bay | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Bondi Beach | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Brisbane | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Gold Coast | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Perth | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Cairns | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Adelaide | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Hobart | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Whitsundays | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Noosa | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Blue Mountains | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Sunshine Coast | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Great Ocean Road | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| K'gari | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Port Douglas | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Fremantle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Newcastle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Launceston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Manly | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Magnetic Island | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Uluru | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Darwin | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Canberra | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Margaret River | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Broome | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Alice Springs | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Perth good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Sunny, relaxed and clean, with white beaches and Rottnest Island.
How do you meet people in Perth?
Hostels in Northbridge and Fremantle, Fremantle markets, beach volleyball and surf clubs, Meetup groups, and run clubs along the Swan River. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Perth?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Perth safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women. Avoid empty train stations late at night and use app rides.
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