Melbourne Travel Risk — Low Risk (17/100)
Is Melbourne safe for travelers?
Low risk. Yes, Melbourne is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations.
Government advisory (score 10)
Environmental quality (score 28)
2026-05-15 07:03:11
65%
Crime, health, transport, weather, disease, environmental and safety risk overview for Melbourne, Australia.
Get a personalized assessment for your tripWhat should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 28/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Natural disasters (score 22/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Baseline scores
Source: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) · Confidence: 65
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-15 07:03:11 |
Live conditions in Melbourne
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
⛅ Partly cloudy
Melbourne, Australia
| Today's high / low | 21.4°C / 10.3°C | Wind now / max | 7.1 km/h / 12.4 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 76% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 0% chance |
| UV (max today) | 3.6 | Sunrise / Sunset | 07:13 / 17:19 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-05-15 09:41:19 UTC
Air quality
Air Quality
Moderate
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 13.6 / 15.3 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 22 / 34.3 µg/m³ |
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Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-05-15 09:41:20 UTC
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Australia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts (within ~500 km)
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Green forest fire notification in Australia GREEN · ~3005 km · 2026-05-14
On 14/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 14/05/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Australia GREEN · ~3004 km · 2026-05-14
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 14/05/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Australia GREEN · ~3026 km · 2026-05-14
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 14/05/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Australia GREEN · ~2904 km · 2026-05-13
On 13/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 14/05/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Australia GREEN · ~2983 km · 2026-05-13
On 13/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 14/05/2026.
Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-05-15 09:39:31
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-04-16
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Cook Islands (New Zealand), Bangladesh, Mali, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Timor-L
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-05-15 09:04:52
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Melbourne Australia
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Australia Repatriates Eight ‘ISIS Brides’ and 14 Children from Syrian Camp
VisaHQ · 4d ago
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Melbourne Travel Is Becoming The Hottest Destination For Backpackers And Global Travelers In Australia
Travel And Tour World · 13h ago
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Sky News Australia. . A group of 13 ISIS brides and their children will arrive in Australia within hours.
facebook.com · 6d ago
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Aussie home after hantavirus horror
News.com.au · 6d ago
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Boy stable after train accident as safety probe launched
MSN · 3d ago
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Qatar Airways Update May 2026: Controlled Routes and Network Resumption
Greek City Times · 5d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-05-15 09:41:20 UTC
Emergency numbers (Australia)
| Police | 000 |
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| Ambulance | 000 |
| Fire | 000 |
| General | 112 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Melbourne safe for tourists?
Yes, Melbourne is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. Crime risk score is 22/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon.
What is the biggest risk in Melbourne?
The highest-scoring risk category is Environmental quality (score 28/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, suggesting a generally manageable risk profile.
How are these scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Melbourne were last reviewed on 2026-05-15 07:03:11. Live intelligence (weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices) refreshes automatically multiple times per day.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
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Review status
verified
Last reviewed
2026-05-15 07:03:11
Data confidence
65%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Melbourne
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data (weather, advisory, disaster alerts, news) is only fetched when you run an assessment.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
What is unavailable
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
- Documented scam patterns for this city.
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.