# Transport & Vehicles — Groom

How households get around — the vehicles they keep and the journey to work.

Area: Groom (Federal Electorate)

Fewer homes in Groom are without a car than they were in 2011, reflecting a strong reliance on private vehicles. This is a region where almost everyone depends on driving, with only 0.3% of workers using public transport to get to their jobs.

Most households own at least one car, with 37.9% having two vehicles and 5.6% having none. This lack of a vehicle is about the same as the Queensland figure of 5.8%.

Driving is the primary way to get to work, with 69.6% of people as the driver. Very few people work from home at 7.9%, which is far below the Australian figure of 21.0%.

Public transport is limited to buses, with only 8 routes serving the area. While there are 3.79 stops per 1,000 people, the number of weekly departures is far below the Queensland figure.

Getting into the city is a significant journey for residents, with a typical drive time of 107 minutes, which is among the highest for similar areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 5.6% | -24.1% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 7.9% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.3% | — |
| Public transport stops | 610 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.79 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 346.2 | — |
| Public transport routes | 8 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 107 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 69.6%, Worked at home 7.9%, Car (passenger) 5.7%, Walked 2.6%, Bicycle 0.6%, Bus 0.3%, Train 0.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.9%, 1 vehicle 35.8%, 3 vehicles 13.2%, 4 or more 7.5%, No vehicle 5.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED314/groom/topic/transport