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Method of travel to work

On Census day 2021 in Cumberland City, 44.1% of males travelled to work in a private car, 9.2% took public transport and 1.8% rode a bike or walked. 26.5% worked at home.

Cumberland 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
Cumberland City - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Main method of travelNumber%Greater Sydney %Number%Greater Sydney %2016 to 2021
Train4,0418.54.010,77321.215.8-6,732
Bus3250.71.28051.65.3-480
Tram30.00.1170.00.1-14
Ferry50.00.10--0.4+5
Taxi/ride-share970.20.11800.40.3-83
Car - as driver19,87041.939.530,38959.856.5-10,519
Car - as passenger1,0412.21.91,9823.93.0-941
Truck4771.01.18731.71.6-396
Motorbike2420.50.72110.41.1+31
Bicycle1520.30.51840.41.1-32
Walked only7021.52.18521.73.7-150
Other5491.21.06901.41.4-141
Worked at home12,53426.535.47461.53.4+11,788
Did not go to work6,92014.611.82,3524.65.5+4,568
Not stated4210.90.57411.51.0-320
Total employed persons aged 15+47,379100.0100.050,795100.0100.0-3,416
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 4,374 males who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in Cumberland City, compared with 21,630 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 Cumberland City in 2021, compared to Greater Sydney, shows that 9.2% used public transport, while 44.1% used a private vehicle, compared with 5.3% and 41.4% respectively in Greater Sydney.

The major differences in males between the method of travel to work of Cumberland City and Greater Sydney were:

  • A larger percentage of males who travelled by train (8.5% compared to 4.0%)
  • A larger percentage of males who did not go to work (14.6% compared to 11.8%)
  • A larger percentage of males who travelled by car (as driver) (41.9% compared to 39.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males who worked at home (26.5% compared to 35.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Cumberland City decreased by 3,416 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Worked at home (+11,788 males)
  • Car - as driver (-10,519 males)
  • Train (-6,732 males)
  • Did not go to work (+4,568 males)

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