Brisbane, Australia
Entertainment district with upmarket James Street shopping by day, rowdy nightlife scene after dark.
Fortitude Valley is fine during the day but gets messy at night, especially on weekends. James Street has some great shopping and restaurants where you'll feel totally safe during daylight hours - it's actually quite upmarket. But this place completely changes after dark. We're talking about 50,000 drunk people flooding the streets on weekend nights, and it can get pretty rowdy. You'll see fights, people throwing up, the whole party scene. If you do want to go out here at night, stick to the nicer rooftop bars rather than the street-level chaos. The police and security know what they're dealing with and increase patrols, but honestly as a solo woman you're better off enjoying other areas for nightlife. Come here for daytime shopping and dining, then head elsewhere when the sun goes down.
Daytime Safety
GoodNight Walking Safety
ModerateHarassment Risk
ModeratePublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
ModerateScam Risk
ModeratePolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
GoodEvening Venues
ModerateSolo Dining
GoodDrug Activity
ModerateHomelessness Visibility
ModerateGetting By in English
Excellent"Good for daytime shopping and dining but be careful at night"
"James Street has some of the best boutique shopping and restaurants in Brisbane"
"Popular with young people but gets sketchy after dark"
"Brunswick Street gets really rowdy on weekend nights with lots of drunk people"
"Great during the day but I wouldn't go alone at night"
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Help other women stay safe in Fortitude Valley
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.