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NSROC Region

Method of travel to work

On Census day 2021 in NSROC Region, 24.3% of females travelled to work in a private car, 5.6% took public transport and 3.1% rode a bike or walked. 52.5% worked at home.

NSROC Region'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.

Q:

Derived from the Census question:

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

Method of travel to work
NSROC Region - Employed females (Usual residence)20212006Change
Main method of travelNumber%City of Ryde %Number%City of Ryde %2006 to 2021
Train5,9383.84.716,80713.49.0-10,869
Bus2,7671.82.611,8609.513.2-9,093
Tram30.00.0330.00.0-30
Ferry610.00.17870.60.3-726
Taxi/ride-share1710.10.13770.30.2-206
Car - as driver33,96021.623.954,05343.147.4-20,093
Car - as passenger4,1862.73.16,7475.46.5-2,561
Truck100.00.0230.00.0-13
Motorbike1200.10.11320.10.1-12
Bicycle1610.10.11860.10.1-25
Walked only4,7363.02.46,8555.53.9-2,119
Other8470.50.68130.60.5+34
Worked at home82,51552.547.68,1246.54.1+74,391
Did not go to work21,26413.514.416,63313.312.8+4,631
Not stated4370.30.31,8721.51.7-1,435
Total employed persons aged 15+157,176100.0100.0125,302100.0100.0+31,874
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

In 2021, there were 8,769 females who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in NSROC Region, compared with 38,276 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 NSROC Region in 2021, compared to the City of Ryde, shows that 5.6% used public transport, while 24.3% used a private vehicle, compared with 7.3% and 27.0% respectively in the City of Ryde.

The major differences in females between the method of travel to work of NSROC Region and the City of Ryde were:

  • A larger percentage of females who worked at home (52.5% compared to 47.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of females who travelled by car (as driver) (21.6% compared to 23.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in NSROC Region increased by 31,874 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the method of travel to work by female resident population in NSROC Region between 2006 and 2021 were for those nominated:

  • Worked at home (+74,391 females)
  • Car - as driver (-20,093 females)
  • Train (-10,869 females)
  • Bus (-9,093 females)

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