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Method of travel to work

On Census day 2021 in Randwick City, 34.5% of males travelled to work in a private car, 5.7% took public transport and 4.6% rode a bike or walked. 41.7% worked at home.

Randwick City'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
Randwick City - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Main method of travelNumber%Little Bay %Number%Little Bay %2016 to 2021
Train4221.20.31,6754.92.4-1,253
Bus1,2983.82.16,93220.211.4-5,634
Tram1980.6--30.0--+195
Ferry50.0--70.0---2
Taxi/ride-share600.2--1010.3---41
Car - as driver11,14232.842.416,44848.064.3-5,306
Car - as passenger5641.71.18382.42.6-274
Truck3150.91.83521.00.6-37
Motorbike5391.61.88752.63.5-336
Bicycle4781.40.81,0643.11.1-586
Walked only1,0723.21.51,8735.50.9-801
Other3511.01.84991.51.6-148
Worked at home14,17541.736.01,3063.85.4+12,869
Did not go to work3,1819.49.62,0195.95.5+1,162
Not stated1670.50.82890.80.8-122
Total employed persons aged 15+33,967100.0100.034,281100.0100.0-314
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 1,923 males who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in Randwick City, compared with 12,560 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 Randwick City in 2021, compared to Little Bay, shows that 5.7% used public transport, while 34.5% used a private vehicle, compared with 2.4% and 43.5% respectively in Little Bay.

The major differences in males between the method of travel to work of Randwick City and Little Bay were:

  • A larger percentage of males who worked at home (41.7% compared to 36.0%)
  • A larger percentage of males who travelled by bus (3.8% compared to 2.1%)
  • A larger percentage of males who walked only (3.2% compared to 1.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males who travelled by car (as driver) (32.8% compared to 42.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Randwick City decreased by 314 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Worked at home (+12,869 males)
  • Bus (-5,634 males)
  • Car - as driver (-5,306 males)
  • Train (-1,253 males)

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