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City of Ryde

Method of travel to work

On Census day 2021 in the City of Ryde, 27.0% of females travelled to work in a private car, 7.3% took public transport and 2.5% rode a bike or walked. 47.6% worked at home.

The City of Ryde'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
City of Ryde - Employed females (Usual residence)20212006Change
Main method of travelNumber%Greater Sydney %Number%Greater Sydney %2006 to 2021
Train1,4884.74.22,0279.012.9-539
Bus8292.61.62,97013.26.4-2,141
Tram30.00.040.00.1-1
Ferry170.10.0770.30.3-60
Taxi/ride-share470.10.1490.20.3-2
Car - as driver7,64723.928.610,64447.448.2-2,997
Car - as passenger9853.13.41,4506.56.6-465
Truck30.00.080.00.1-5
Motorbike270.10.1270.10.10
Bicycle240.10.2290.10.2-5
Walked only7802.42.58653.94.6-85
Other2040.60.71140.50.6+90
Worked at home15,23547.642.59234.14.8+14,312
Did not go to work4,60914.415.62,87212.812.9+1,737
Not stated980.30.43771.71.9-279
Total employed persons aged 15+31,996100.0100.022,436100.0100.0+9,560
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 2,337 females who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in City of Ryde, compared with 8,662 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 the City of Ryde in 2021, compared to Greater Sydney, shows that 7.3% used public transport, while 27.0% used a private vehicle, compared with 5.9% and 32.0% respectively in Greater Sydney.

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

  • A larger percentage of females who worked at home (47.6% compared to 42.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of females who travelled by car (as driver) (23.9% compared to 28.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of females who did not go to work (14.4% compared to 15.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in City of Ryde increased by 9,560 between 2006 and 2021.

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

  • Worked at home (+14,312 females)
  • Car - as driver (-2,997 females)
  • Bus (-2,141 females)
  • Did not go to work (+1,737 females)

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