Canberra - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there personal security concerns to be aware of at this post? Please describe.
Minor theft from unsecured vehicles and houses. - May 2023
Not really. Australia is very safe - safer than the US in many, many ways. However, there have been wildfires since we left - and those types of fires are always a possible issue - the US Embassy was evacuated due to fires in 2003, so that is always a risk. I'm sure there is petty crime like anywhere, but overall we felt MUCH safer in Canberra than anywhere else we have ever lived. - Aug 2020
Safest capitol city in the world. - May 2012
Less than an average U.S. city. - May 2011
None - Dec 2010
Brushfires are a threat during the summer. - Nov 2010
No real concerns. There is a growing anti-immigrant sentiment in the country, and there have been some attacks on Asian and Indians/Pakistani students. There are problems with motorcycle gangs in the deeper parts of the outback. - Apr 2010
None at all. - Oct 2009
Depends on the suburb you live in. But overall a safe city. Embassy houses have an alarm system. We live in the south end of town and have had no problems. - Apr 2009
