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Indicator

Ferry — Public transport mode

Share of public transport mode that is ferry.

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 ferry 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 ferry (2021 Census).

  1. Yankalilla 46.5%
  2. Hamilton (Qld) 16.2%
  3. Kangaroo Island 11.2%
  4. Maclean - Yamba - Iluka 4.6%
  5. New Farm 2.5%
  6. South Brisbane 1.3%

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 Ferry — Public transport mode measured?

Share of public transport mode that is ferry. 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 Ferry — Public transport mode vary across Australia?

Across the 2,214 SA2 areas with data, Ferry — Public transport mode ranges from 0.0% to 46.5%, with a typical (median) area at 0.0%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Can Ferry — Public transport mode be compared across censuses?

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

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

Use the interactive map to compare Ferry — 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). Ferry — Public transport mode [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:transit-mode:ferry