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City of Brimbank

Method of travel to work

On Census day 2021 in the City of Brimbank, 61.8% of people travelled to work in a private car, 6.2% took public transport and 1.0% rode a bike or walked. 17.9% worked at home.

The City of Brimbank'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 Brimbank - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Main method of travelNumber%Greater Melbourne %Number%Greater Melbourne %2016 to 2021
Train4,4045.33.610,02912.511.5-5,625
Bus7310.90.88861.11.5-155
Tram220.00.8600.12.4-38
Ferry140.00.0110.00.0+3
Taxi/ride-share2830.30.22280.30.2+55
Car - as driver47,30757.046.553,07766.360.2-5,770
Car - as passenger3,9944.83.24,4005.53.9-406
Truck4910.60.55250.70.6-34
Motorbike1570.20.21820.20.4-25
Bicycle1820.20.72350.31.4-53
Walked only6200.72.07230.93.0-103
Other9681.21.08621.11.2+106
Worked at home14,85117.928.81,7042.14.2+13,147
Did not go to work8,50410.211.25,9197.48.7+2,585
Not stated4580.60.41,1841.50.9-726
Total employed persons aged 15+82,986100.0100.080,025100.0100.0+2,961
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 5,171 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in City of Brimbank, compared with 51,949 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 the City of Brimbank in 2021, compared to Greater Melbourne, shows that 6.2% used public transport, while 61.8% used a private vehicle, compared with 5.3% and 49.7% respectively in Greater Melbourne.

The major differences in persons between the method of travel to work of the City of Brimbank and Greater Melbourne were:

  • A larger percentage of persons who travelled by car (as driver) (57.0% compared to 46.5%)
  • A larger percentage of persons who travelled by train (5.3% compared to 3.6%)
  • A larger percentage of persons who travelled by car (as a passenger) (4.8% compared to 3.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons who worked at home (17.9% compared to 28.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in City of Brimbank increased by 2,961 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Worked at home (+13,147 persons)
  • Car - as driver (-5,770 persons)
  • Train (-5,625 persons)
  • Did not go to work (+2,585 persons)

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