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Method of travel to work

On Census day 2021 in City South, 28.0% of females travelled to work in a private car, 16.2% took public transport and 31.0% rode a bike or walked. 11.3% worked at home.

City South'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 South - Employed females (Usual residence)20212006Change
Main method of travelNumber%City of Adelaide %Number%City of Adelaide %2006 to 2021
Train110.90.840.80.6+7
Bus1048.811.4285.78.5+76
Tram766.52.30--0.2+76
Ferry0----0----0
Taxi/ride-share181.51.251.00.7+13
Car - as driver27423.326.714028.734.1+134
Car - as passenger564.84.3224.55.2+34
Truck0--0.10----0
Motorbike60.50.330.60.2+3
Bicycle252.11.840.82.0+21
Walked only34028.924.719139.126.7+149
Other181.51.330.61.0+15
Worked at home13311.312.7224.54.9+111
Did not go to work1129.511.96312.914.7+49
Not stated40.30.430.61.2+1
Total employed persons aged 15+1,177100.0100.0488100.0100.0+689
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 191 females who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in City South, compared with 336 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 City South in 2021, compared to the City of Adelaide, shows that 16.2% used public transport, while 28.0% used a private vehicle, compared with 14.6% and 31.0% respectively in the City of Adelaide.

The major differences in females between the method of travel to work of City South and the City of Adelaide were:

  • A larger percentage of females who walked only (28.9% compared to 24.7%)
  • A larger percentage of females who travelled by tram (6.5% compared to 2.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of females who travelled by car (as driver) (23.3% compared to 26.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of females who travelled by bus (8.8% compared to 11.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in City South increased by 689 between 2006 and 2021.

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

  • Walked only (+149 females)
  • Car - as driver (+134 females)
  • Worked at home (+111 females)
  • Bus (+76 females)

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