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City of Merri-bek

Method of travel to work

On Census day 2021 in the City of Merri-bek, 36.8% of people travelled to work in a private car, 8.0% took public transport and 4.7% rode a bike or walked. 36.1% worked at home.

The City of Merri-bek'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 Merri-bek - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Main method of travelNumber%Greater Melbourne %Number%Greater Melbourne %2016 to 2021
Train4,2464.63.611,68314.511.5-7,437
Bus8170.90.81,2111.51.5-394
Tram2,3722.50.87,3479.12.4-4,975
Ferry120.00.0100.00.0+2
Taxi/ride-share2990.30.22100.30.2+89
Car - as driver32,14234.546.538,25847.660.2-6,116
Car - as passenger2,0722.23.22,4703.13.9-398
Truck2560.30.52860.40.6-30
Motorbike3220.30.24690.60.4-147
Bicycle2,6202.80.74,5075.61.4-1,887
Walked only1,7791.92.02,0272.53.0-248
Other9971.11.01,4491.81.2-452
Worked at home33,57536.128.82,8193.54.2+30,756
Did not go to work11,18012.011.26,8378.58.7+4,343
Not stated3630.40.47801.00.9-417
Total employed persons aged 15+93,052100.0100.080,363100.0100.0+12,689
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 7,447 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in City of Merri-bek, compared with 34,792 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 Merri-bek in 2021, compared to Greater Melbourne, shows that 8.0% used public transport, while 36.8% 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 Merri-bek and Greater Melbourne were:

  • A larger percentage of persons who worked at home (36.1% compared to 28.8%)
  • A larger percentage of persons who travelled by bicycle (2.8% compared to 0.7%)
  • A larger percentage of persons who travelled by tram (2.5% compared to 0.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons who travelled by car (as driver) (34.5% compared to 46.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in City of Merri-bek increased by 12,689 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Worked at home (+30,756 persons)
  • Train (-7,437 persons)
  • Car - as driver (-6,116 persons)
  • Tram (-4,975 persons)

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