Areas to Avoid in Adelaide
Australia
|🛡️ Very SafeHonest 2026 safety guide for travellers visiting Adelaide. Which areas need extra caution and where to stay instead.
Areas That Need Extra Caution
These areas are not necessarily dangerous, but travellers should be more aware
Areas immediately surrounding some industrial outskirts (e.g., parts of Port Adelaide away from the main tourist areas)
These areas lack tourist amenities and can feel desolate, especially at night, offering little of interest to visitors.
General Safety Tips for Adelaide
At Night
The CBD is well-lit and generally safe, but it's wise to stick to main streets and well-populated areas after dark. Pubs and entertainment venues can get busy.
Solo Female Travel
Adelaide is generally very safe for solo female travelers. Standard city precautions are advised, especially when walking alone at night in less populated areas.
Emergency Number
131 444 (Police Assistance Line), 000 (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
Stay Connected
Save your accommodation address and emergency contacts on your phone. Download offline maps before exploring.
Common Scams to Watch For in Adelaide
- 1Overpriced souvenirs from street vendors.
- 2Fake charity collectors.
- 3The 'found wallet' scam (less common but possible).
Safe Neighborhoods to Stay Instead
These areas are popular with travellers and rated well for safety
Adelaide CBD
A compact and walkable city center with a mix of heritage architecture, modern retail, and cultural institutions.
Generally very safe, but usual precautions against pickpocketing in crowded areas are advised, especially at night.
North Adelaide
Leafy, upscale residential area with charming heritage homes and boutique shopping strips.
Extremely safe day and night, with a strong sense of community.
Gouger Street Precinct
Adelaide's vibrant Chinatown and culinary hub, buzzing with Asian restaurants and eateries.
Generally safe, but can attract a more boisterous crowd late at night; usual awareness is sufficient.
Glenelg
A popular beachside suburb with a lively atmosphere, shops, cafes, and a long sandy beach.
Very safe, especially during the day. Evening can be busy with people enjoying the bars and restaurants; standard awareness applies.
Safety in Adelaide
Very safeSolo Female Travel
Adelaide is generally very safe for solo female travelers. Standard city precautions are advised, especially when walking alone at night in less populated areas.
At Night
The CBD is well-lit and generally safe, but it's wise to stick to main streets and well-populated areas after dark. Pubs and entertainment venues can get busy.
Emergency
131 444 (Police Assistance Line), 000 (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
Common Scams to Watch For
- 1Overpriced souvenirs from street vendors.
- 2Fake charity collectors.
- 3The 'found wallet' scam (less common but possible).