1 mission of Australia in Dominican Republic: Consulate of Australia in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr Joan Fernando Gonzalez Contreras, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Australia is an appealing destination for some travelers from the Dominican Republic, thanks to its breathtaking landscapes and diverse tourism experiences. With around 600,000 Dominicans traveling internationally each year, a portion may find Australia particularly attractive for its unique offerings.
Australia is considered one of the safest countries for tourists, ranking 19th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, significantly safer than the Dominican Republic, which ranks 95th. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Australia is notably low at 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.5 in the Dominican Republic. Additionally, female murder rates are 0.4 in Australia versus 2.6 in the Dominican Republic. When looking at organized crime, both countries score similarly in some areas, but Australia generally has lower indices for state crime (2.0 in Australia vs. 5.5 in the Dominican Republic) and human trafficking (3.5 vs. 6.0). Overall, Australia offers a safer environment for tourists compared to the Dominican Republic.