Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)
Method of travel to work
On Census day 2016 in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill), 67.9% of males travelled to work in a private car, 15.3% took public transport and 2.7% rode a bike or walked. 4.7% worked at home.
Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Main method of travel | Number | % | City of Manningham % | Number | % | City of Manningham % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Train | 185 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 111 | 2.5 | 3.4 | +74 | 16001 |
| Bus | 544 | 11.4 | 8.5 | 507 | 11.4 | 6.9 | +37 | 16003 |
| Tram | 3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | +2 | 16005 |
| Ferry | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | -- | 0.0 | 0 | 16006 |
| Taxi/ride-share | 16 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 18 | 0.4 | 0.2 | -2 | 16007 |
| Car - as driver | 3,108 | 65.0 | 68.3 | 2,940 | 66.0 | 69.5 | +168 | 16009 |
| Car - as passenger | 140 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 125 | 2.8 | 3.1 | +14 | 16011 |
| Truck | 28 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 60 | 1.4 | 1.3 | -32 | 16013 |
| Motorbike | 35 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 10 | 0.2 | 0.5 | +25 | 16015 |
 Bicycle | 21 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 7 | 0.2 | 0.5 | +14 | 16017 |
| Walked only | 108 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 101 | 2.3 | 1.1 | +7 | 16019 |
| Other | 66 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 22 | 0.5 | 1.1 | +44 | 16021 |
| Worked at home | 225 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 218 | 4.9 | 4.6 | +7 | 16023 |
| Did not go to work | 252 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 277 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -25 | 16025 |
| Not stated | 48 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 56 | 1.3 | 1.4 | -8 | 16027 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 4,783 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 4,456 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +327 | |
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 732 males who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill), compared with 3,311 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 Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) in 2016, compared to City of Manningham, shows that 15.3% used public transport, while 67.9% used a private vehicle, compared with 12.8% and 70.9% respectively in City of Manningham.
The major differences in males between the method of travel to work of Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) and City of Manningham were:
- A larger percentage of males who travelled by bus (11.4% compared to 8.5%)
- A larger percentage of males who walked only (2.3% compared to 1.1%)
- A smaller percentage of males who travelled by car (as driver) (65.0% compared to 68.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) increased by 327 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the method of travel to work by male resident population in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) between 2011 and 2016 were for those nominated:
- Car - as driver (+168 males)
- Train (+74 males)