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Wyong Ward

Method of travel to work

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On Census day 2021 in Wyong Ward, 49.0% of females travelled to work in a private car, 2.2% took public transport and 1.3% rode a bike or walked. 26.3% worked at home.

Wyong Ward'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.

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Derived from the Census question:

'How did the person get to work on Tuesday, 10 August 2021?'

Method of travel to work
Wyong Ward - Employed females (Usual residence)20212006Change
Main method of travelNumber%Kariong %Number%Kariong %2006 to 2021
Train2281.40.98547.07.0-627
Bus1300.80.61821.51.3-53
Tram0----0----0
Ferry0----0----0
Taxi/ride-share140.10.2120.1--+2
Car - as driver7,49645.144.26,88056.756.6+616
Car - as passenger6543.93.98116.77.7-157
Truck50.00.260.0---1
Motorbike90.1--60.00.7+3
Bicycle100.1--120.10.2-2
Walked only2051.21.12502.10.6-45
Other900.50.2830.70.2+6
Worked at home4,36626.328.96915.74.4+3,675
Did not go to work3,35820.219.42,13517.619.3+1,222
Not stated650.40.32171.81.7-152
Total employed persons aged 15+16,630100.0100.012,143100.0100.0+4,487
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

In 2021, there were 358 females who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in Wyong Ward, compared with 8,164 who drove in private vehicles (car – as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, or truck).

Analysis of the method of travel to work of the female residents in Wyong Ward in 2021, compared to Kariong, shows that 2.2% used public transport, while 49.0% used a private vehicle, compared with 1.5% and 48.1% respectively in Kariong.

The major difference in females between the method of travel to work of Wyong Ward and Kariong was:

  • A smaller percentage of females who worked at home (26.3% compared to 28.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Wyong Ward increased by 4,487 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the method of travel to work by female resident population in Wyong Ward between 2006 and 2021 were for those nominated:

  • Worked at home (+3,675 females)
  • Did not go to work (+1,222 females)
  • Train (-627 females)
  • Car - as driver (+616 females)

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