idc-logo
svg rectangle color
City of AdelaideCommunity profile

City South

Method of travel to work

On Census day 2021 in City South, 31.8% of people travelled to work in a private car, 13.4% took public transport and 31.0% rode a bike or walked. 12.4% 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 persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Main method of travelNumber%City of Adelaide %Number%City of Adelaide %2016 to 2021
Train281.10.9352.31.2-7
Bus1817.39.4775.08.8+104
Tram1255.02.11087.01.9+17
Ferry0----0----0
Taxi/ride-share210.80.940.30.4+17
Car - as driver70828.431.345529.435.1+253
Car - as passenger853.43.3382.53.2+47
Truck0--0.10--0.00
Motorbike200.80.730.20.6+17
Bicycle702.82.8533.43.7+17
Walked only70328.224.052233.826.9+181
Other481.91.5110.71.5+37
Worked at home30812.412.9593.84.7+249
Did not go to work1867.59.616510.711.2+20
Not stated80.30.4151.00.9-7
Total employed persons aged 15+2,491100.0100.01,547100.0100.0+943
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

In 2021, there were 334 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in City South, compared with 813 who drove in private vehicles (car – as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, or truck).

Analysis of the method of travel to work of the residents in City South in 2021, compared to the City of Adelaide, shows that 13.4% used public transport, while 31.8% used a private vehicle, compared with 12.4% and 34.6% respectively in the City of Adelaide.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons who walked only (28.2% compared to 24.0%)
  • A larger percentage of persons who travelled by tram (5.0% compared to 2.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons who travelled by car (as driver) (28.4% compared to 31.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons who did not go to work (7.5% compared to 9.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in City South increased by 944 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the method of travel to work by resident population in City South between 2016 and 2021 were for those nominated:

  • Car - as driver (+253 persons)
  • Worked at home (+249 persons)
  • Walked only (+181 persons)
  • Bus (+104 persons)

DISCLAIMER: While all due care has been taken to ensure that the content of this website is accurate and current, there may be errors or omissions in it and no legal responsibility is accepted for the information and opinions in this website.

Please view our Privacy Policy, Terms of use and Legal notices.

ABS Data and the copyright in the ABS Data remains the property of the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The copyright in the way .id has modified, transformed or reconfigured the ABS Data as published on this website remains the property of .id. ABS Data can be accessed from the Australian Bureau of Statistics at www.abs.gov.au. ABS data can be used under license - terms published on ABS website. intermediary.management@abs.gov.au if you have any queries or wish to distribute any ABS data.