# Transport & Vehicles — Greater Hobart

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

Area: Greater Hobart (Capital City)

More people are working from home in Greater Hobart than in 2016, though car travel remains the dominant way to get around. While most households own multiple cars, the region has some of the best access to public transport services in the state.

About 7% of homes in Greater Hobart have no motor vehicle, which is a small drop from 8.3% in 2016. Most households own one or two cars, while 8% of homes have four or more.

Working from home rose to 8.1% since 2016, but this is still far below the national figure of 21%. Public transport use for commuting is 4.4%, which is a little above both the state and national figures.

Greater Hobart has 7.8 public transport stops per 1,000 people, among the highest for its level and well above the state average. This is reflected in weekly departures, which are well above the state figure at 1,197.3 per 1,000 people.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 7.0% | — |
| People working from home | 8.1% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 4.4% | — |
| Public transport stops | 1,928 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 7.80 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,197.3 | — |
| Public transport routes | 112 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 60.0%, Worked at home 8.1%, Car (passenger) 5.7%, Walked 4.7%, Bus 4.3%, Bicycle 1.1%, Train 0.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 36.4%, 2 vehicles 35.5%, 3 vehicles 13.1%, 4 or more 8.0%, No vehicle 7.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/gccsa/6GHOB/greater-hobart/topic/transport