# Transport & Vehicles — Bayswater

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

Area: Bayswater (Council (LGA))

More than 2,600 weekly public transport departures per 1,000 people make Bayswater one of the best-connected areas for transit. This high level of service is matched by a short 9-minute drive to the city, making it a highly accessible hub for commuters.

Most homes have one or two cars, though 6.7% of households have no motor vehicle. This is higher than most areas and slightly above the Western Australian figure of 5.0%.

Public transport use for work is 7.8%, which is well above the national figure of 3.1%. Meanwhile, the 7.5% of people working from home is far below the Australian average of 21.0%.

The area has 423 public transport stops and 33 routes, with 6.11 stops per 1,000 people. This is a little above the Western Australian figure and among the highest for departures per person.

Getting around is convenient for residents, with a typical 4-minute walk to the nearest stop. The drive time to the city is just 9 minutes, which is much lower than most areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 6.7% | -24.1% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 7.5% | +185.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 7.8% | -19.9% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 423 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 6.11 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,680.7 | — |
| Public transport routes | 33 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 4 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 9 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 60.8%, Worked at home 7.5%, Bus 4.8%, Car (passenger) 4.5%, Train 3.0%, Bicycle 1.2%, Walked 1.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 40.4%, 2 vehicles 37.7%, 3 vehicles 10.1%, No vehicle 6.7%, 4 or more 5.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA50420/bayswater/topic/transport