Sydenham District
Method of travel to work
On Census day 2016 in Sydenham District, 78.2% of males travelled to work in a private car, 10.2% took public transport and 0.7% rode a bike or walked. 1.5% worked at home.
Sydenham District'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham District - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Main method of travel | Number | % | Western Region % | Number | % | Western Region % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Train | 1,193 | 9.8 | 13.2 | 1,068 | 8.3 | 10.6 | +124 | 16001 |
| Bus | 47 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 29 | 0.2 | 1.0 | +18 | 16003 |
| Tram | 0 | -- | 0.5 | 0 | -- | 0.5 | 0 | 16005 |
| Ferry | 4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | -- | 0.0 | +4 | 16006 |
| Taxi/ride-share | 35 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 47 | 0.4 | 0.3 | -12 | 16007 |
| Car - as driver | 9,068 | 74.5 | 67.2 | 9,456 | 73.4 | 67.8 | -389 | 16009 |
| Car - as passenger | 450 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 622 | 4.8 | 4.1 | -172 | 16011 |
| Truck | 134 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 214 | 1.7 | 1.3 | -80 | 16013 |
| Motorbike | 26 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 19 | 0.1 | 0.7 | +7 | 16015 |
 Bicycle | 36 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 8 | 0.1 | 1.3 | +28 | 16017 |
| Walked only | 45 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 43 | 0.3 | 1.3 | +2 | 16019 |
| Other | 130 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 90 | 0.7 | 1.2 | +40 | 16021 |
| Worked at home | 187 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 154 | 1.2 | 1.9 | +32 | 16023 |
| Did not go to work | 678 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 761 | 5.9 | 6.2 | -83 | 16025 |
| Not stated | 137 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 372 | 2.9 | 1.8 | -235 | 16027 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 12,170 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 12,886 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -716 | |
The Western Region is made up of the following 6 Local Government areas: Brimbank (C), Hobsons Bay (C), Maribyrnong (C), Melton (C), Moonee Valley (C) and Wyndham (C).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
In 2016, there were 1,244 males who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in Sydenham District, compared with 9,678 who drove in private vehicles (car – as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, or truck).
Analysis of the method of travel to work of the male residents in Sydenham District in 2016, compared to Western Region, shows that 10.2% used public transport, while 78.2% used a private vehicle, compared with 14.6% and 70.7% respectively in Western Region.
The major differences in males between the method of travel to work of Sydenham District and Western Region were:
- A larger percentage of males who travelled by car (as driver) (74.5% compared to 67.2%)
- A smaller percentage of males who travelled by train (9.8% compared to 13.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Sydenham District decreased by 716 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the method of travel to work by male resident population in Sydenham District between 2011 and 2016 were for those nominated:
- Car - as driver (-389 males)
- Not stated (-235 males)
- Car - as passenger (-172 males)
- Train (+124 males)