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Indicator

Drive time to the city (min)

Free-flow driving time, in minutes, from the centre of the area to its state/territory capital city centre, along the OpenStreetMap road network (Valhalla). Excludes live traffic.

About this measure

Source: Road & path network (OpenStreetMap, via Valhalla) (OpenStreetMap contributors), 2026, ODbL 1.0. Explore the map below for local values.

Explore on the map

See how drive to city varies across Australia.

By statistical area 2 (sa2) By postcode By council (lga) By sub-region (sa3) By suburb / locality By federal electorate

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest drive to city (latest data).

  1. Bilpin - Colo - St Albans 484
  2. Moreton Island 390
  3. Lake Manchester - England Creek 317
  4. Alexandra 304
  5. Maroochy Hinterland 293
  6. Holsworthy - Wattle Grove 259

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 → 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 Drive time to the city (min) measured?

Free-flow driving time, in minutes, from the centre of the area to its state/territory capital city centre, along the OpenStreetMap road network (Valhalla). Excludes live traffic. 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 Drive time to the city (min) vary across Australia?

Across the 1,886 SA2 areas with data, Drive time to the city (min) ranges from 0 to 484, with a typical (median) area at 25. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Where can I see Drive time to the city (min) for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Drive time to the city (min) 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

OpenStreetMap contributors. (2026). Drive time to the city (min) [Road & path network (OpenStreetMap, via Valhalla)]. CensusAtlas, used under ODbL 1.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/drive-time-to-cbd-min