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Bus — Public transport mode

Share of public transport mode that is bus.

Australia over time

— in 2021

No comparable data across years.

Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.

Explore on the map

See how bus varies across Australia.

By statistical area 2 (sa2) By postcode By council (lga) By sub-region (sa3) By region (sa4) By capital city By state / territory By suburb / locality By federal electorate By state electorate

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest bus (2021 Census).

  1. Braidwood 100.0%
  2. Karabar 100.0%
  3. Queanbeyan - East 100.0%
  4. Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra 100.0%
  5. Googong 100.0%
  6. Bombala 100.0%

Related indicators

Homes with no motor vehicle View → People working from home View → Commuting by public transport View → Public transport stops View → PT stops per 1,000 people View → Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people View → Public transport routes View → Walk to nearest stop (min) View → Drive time to the city (min) View → People reachable in 30 min by transit View → People reachable in 45 min by transit View → Transit time to the city (min) View →

Frequently asked questions

How is Bus — Public transport mode measured?

Share of public transport mode that is bus. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.

How does Bus — Public transport mode vary across Australia?

Across the 2,214 SA2 areas with data, Bus — Public transport mode ranges from 0.0% to 100.0%, with a typical (median) area at 100.0%. Most areas cluster toward the higher end, with a tail of much lower areas.

Can Bus — Public transport mode be compared across censuses?

Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in Bus — Public transport mode should be read with caution.

Where can I see Bus — Public transport mode for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Bus — Public transport mode down to statistical area 2 (sa2) and postcode level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bus — Public transport mode [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:transit-mode:bus