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Indicator

People reachable in 45 min by transit

How many people live within 45 minutes of the area by public transport + walking on a weekday morning (computed with R5 over the GTFS schedules + OpenStreetMap network).

About this measure

Source: Transit accessibility (GTFS + OpenStreetMap, via R5) (State transport agencies & OpenStreetMap contributors), 2026, ODbL 1.0 + CC BY. Explore the map below for local values.

Explore on the map

See how reach 45 min varies across Australia.

By statistical area 2 (sa2) By suburb / locality

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest reach 45 min (latest data).

  1. Sydney (North) - Millers Point 985,626
  2. Redfern 902,633
  3. Sydney (South) - Haymarket 823,244
  4. Burwood (NSW) 735,501
  5. North Sydney - Lavender Bay 721,106
  6. Melbourne CBD - North 693,115

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 → Transit time to the city (min) View →

Frequently asked questions

How is People reachable in 45 min by transit measured?

How many people live within 45 minutes of the area by public transport + walking on a weekday morning (computed with R5 over the GTFS schedules + OpenStreetMap network). It is a count, so larger areas naturally record larger totals — compare it against population or area for a fair read.

How does People reachable in 45 min by transit vary across Australia?

Across the 1,490 SA2 areas with data, People reachable in 45 min by transit ranges from 0 to 985,626, with a typical (median) area at 44,414. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Where can I see People reachable in 45 min by transit for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare People reachable in 45 min by transit down to statistical area 2 (sa2) and suburb / locality level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.

Cite this page

State transport agencies & OpenStreetMap contributors. (2026). People reachable in 45 min by transit [Transit accessibility (GTFS + OpenStreetMap, via R5)]. CensusAtlas, used under ODbL 1.0 + CC BY. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/transit-reach-45min