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Street connectivity (intersections/km²)

Walkable street intersections per square kilometre. Denser, better-connected street grids give more direct routes on foot than winding, cul-de-sac layouts.

About this measure

Source: Walkability (OpenStreetMap, GTFS, ACARA & G-NAF, via Valhalla) (OpenStreetMap contributors, state transport agencies, ACARA & Geoscape Australia), 2026, ODbL 1.0 + CC BY. Explore the map below for local values.

Explore on the map

See how intersections/km² 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 urban area By urban centre By federal electorate By state electorate By section of state By section of state range By remoteness area By indigenous location By indigenous area By indigenous region

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest intersections/km² (latest data).

  1. Carlton North - Princes Hill 1,991
  2. Melbourne CBD - East 1,499
  3. Fitzroy 1,396
  4. West Melbourne - Residential 1,311
  5. Carlton 1,299
  6. Melbourne CBD - North 1,287

Related indicators

Walkability score View → Amenity types within a 15-minute walk View → Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed View → Homes within 15 min walk of groceries View → Homes within 10 min walk of public transport View → Homes within 15 min walk of a school View → Homes within 15 min walk of a park View → Homes within 15 min walk of health services View → Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents View → Mean terrain slope View →

Frequently asked questions

How is Street connectivity (intersections/km²) measured?

Walkable street intersections per square kilometre. Denser, better-connected street grids give more direct routes on foot than winding, cul-de-sac layouts. 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 Street connectivity (intersections/km²) vary across Australia?

Across the 2,454 SA2 areas with data, Street connectivity (intersections/km²) ranges from 0 to 1,991, with a typical (median) area at 99. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Where can I see Street connectivity (intersections/km²) for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Street connectivity (intersections/km²) 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, state transport agencies, ACARA & Geoscape Australia. (2026). Street connectivity (intersections/km²) [Walkability (OpenStreetMap, GTFS, ACARA & G-NAF, via Valhalla)]. CensusAtlas, used under ODbL 1.0 + CC BY. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/walk-intersection-density