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Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people

Scheduled weekly public-transport departures from stops in the area, per 1,000 residents — how often transit actually runs, not just whether a stop exists (GTFS schedules for a representative week; population from the 2021 Census).

About this measure

Source: Public transport timetables (GTFS) (State & territory transport agencies), 2026, CC BY 4.0 (WA: custom PTA licence). Explore the map below for local values.

Explore on the map

See how departures/1k 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 departures/1k (latest data).

  1. Canning Vale Commercial 3,738,666.7
  2. Parkes (ACT) - South 2,364,666.7
  3. Rockingham Lakes 2,207,000.0
  4. Adelaide Airport 1,787,000.0
  5. Port Botany Industrial 1,430,000.0
  6. Malaga 1,092,600.0

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 → 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 Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people measured?

Scheduled weekly public-transport departures from stops in the area, per 1,000 residents — how often transit actually runs, not just whether a stop exists (GTFS schedules for a representative week; population from the 2021 Census). 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 Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people vary across Australia?

Across the 2,417 SA2 areas with data, Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people ranges from 0.0 to 3,738,666.7, with a typical (median) area at 800.8. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Where can I see Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people 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

State & territory transport agencies. (2026). Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people [Public transport timetables (GTFS)]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0 (WA: custom PTA licence). https://censusatlas.au/indicator/transit-departures-per-1000