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Method of travel to work

On Census day 2016 in Willmot, 68.5% of females travelled to work in a private car, 15.1% took public transport and 0.0% rode a bike or walked. 1.4% worked at home.

Willmot's commuting statistics reveal the main modes of transport by which residents get to work. There are a number of reasons why people use different modes of transport to get to work including the availability of affordable and effective public transport options, the number of motor vehicles available within a household, and the distance travelled to work.

Commuting data is very useful in transport planning as it informs decision-makers about the availability, effectiveness and utilisation of local transport options, particularly when analysed with Residents Place of Work data and Car Ownership.

WARNING: Method of travel to work relates to Census day, which for the 2021 Census occurred during COVID-19 lockdowns for large parts of Australia. In lockdown, many occupations were required to work from home if possible, and some industries were closed, so people did not go to work. For this reason, these categories may have increased, with corresponding declines in other methods of travel. Use the data with caution when comparing over time. For more details, please refer to the data notes.

Derived from the Census question:

'How did the person get to work on Tuesday, 10 August 2021?'

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

Method of travel to work
Willmot - Employed females (Usual residence)20162011Change
Main method of travelNumber%Ward 2 %Number%Ward 2 %2011 to 2016
Train
3111.115.45118.114.7-20
Bus
113.97.262.15.3+5
Tram
0----0----0
Ferry
0----0----0
Taxi/ride-share
0----0--0.10
Car - as driver
16759.955.115153.556.0+16
Car - as passenger
248.65.7269.26.2-2
Truck
0----0--0.00
Motorbike
0--0.00--0.10
map this data in atlas.idBicycle0--0.00----0
map this data in atlas.idWalked only0--1.10--1.40
Other
41.40.40--0.2+4
map this data in atlas.idWorked at home41.44.10--3.3+4
Did not go to work
3111.110.44315.211.3-12
Not stated
72.50.651.81.4+2

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).

Method of travel to work, 2016
Method of travel to work, 2016 Train, Ward 2: 15.4% Bus, Ward 2: 7.2% Car - as driver, Ward 2: 55.1% Car - as passenger, Ward 2: 5.7% Motorbike, Ward 2: 0.0% Bicycle, Ward 2: 0.0% Walked only, Ward 2: 1.1% Other, Ward 2: 0.4% Worked at home, Ward 2: 4.1% Did not go to work, Ward 2: 10.4% Not stated, Ward 2: 0.6% Train, Willmot: 11.1% Bus, Willmot: 3.9% Car - as driver, Willmot: 59.9% Car - as passenger, Willmot: 8.6% Other, Willmot: 1.4% Worked at home, Willmot: 1.4% Did not go to work, Willmot: 11.1% Not stated, Willmot: 2.5%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 (Usual residence data)
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Change in method of travel to work, 2011 to 2016
Change in method of travel to work, 2011 to 2016 Train, Willmot: -20 Bus, Willmot: +5 Tram, Willmot: 0 Ferry, Willmot: 0 Taxi/ride-share, Willmot: 0 Car - as driver, Willmot: +16 Car - as passenger, Willmot: -2 Truck, Willmot: 0 Motorbike, Willmot: 0 Bicycle, Willmot: 0 Walked only, Willmot: 0 Other, Willmot: +4 Worked at home, Willmot: +4 Did not go to work, Willmot: -12 Not stated, Willmot: +2
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 and 2016 (Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups

In 2016, there were 42 females who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in Willmot, compared with 191 who drove in private vehicles (car – as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, or truck).

Analysis of the method of travel to work of the female residents in Willmot in 2016, compared to Ward 2, shows that 15.1% used public transport, while 68.5% used a private vehicle, compared with 22.6% and 60.8% respectively in Ward 2.

The major differences in females between the method of travel to work of Willmot and Ward 2 were:

  • A larger percentage of females who travelled by car (as driver) (59.9% compared to 55.1%)
  • A larger percentage of females who travelled by car (as a passenger) (8.6% compared to 5.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of females who travelled by train (11.1% compared to 15.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of females who travelled by bus (3.9% compared to 7.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Willmot decreased by 3 between 2011 and 2016.

There were no major differences in Willmot between 2011 and 2016.

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