Indicator

PT stops per 1,000 people

Public-transport stops per 1,000 residents — a measure of how densely an area is served (GTFS stops; 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.

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See how stops/1k varies across Australia.

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest stops/1k (latest data).

  1. Canning Vale Commercial 14,333.33
  2. Rookwood Cemetery 7,333.33
  3. Parkes (ACT) - South 5,666.67
  4. Prospect Reservoir 5,583.33
  5. O'Connor (WA) 3,800.00
  6. Rockingham Lakes 3,666.67

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Frequently asked questions

How is PT stops per 1,000 people measured?

Public-transport stops per 1,000 residents — a measure of how densely an area is served (GTFS stops; 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 PT stops per 1,000 people vary across Australia?

Across the 2,417 SA2 areas with data, PT stops per 1,000 people ranges from 0.00 to 14,333.33, with a typical (median) area at 4.28. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

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

Use the interactive map to compare PT stops 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). PT stops per 1,000 people [Public transport timetables (GTFS)]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0 (WA: custom PTA licence). https://censusatlas.au/indicator/transit-stops-per-1000