# Transport & Vehicles — West Coast

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

Area: West Coast (Council (LGA))

Fewer homes are without a car in West Coast than they were in 2011, though 8.2% of households still lack a vehicle. This is a region where private transport is essential, with very few people using public transit or working from home compared to the rest of the country.

About 8.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the Tasmanian figure. Most households rely on one or two cars, though 11.3% have three.

Working from home is rare here, at just 4.4%, which is far below the national figure of 21%. Most people drive to work, while only 0.3% use public transport, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.

Public transport is limited to two bus routes, with only 17 stops across the area. The number of weekly departures per 1,000 people is far below the Tasmanian figure.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 8.2% | -16.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 4.4% | +61.5% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.3% | -47.1% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.99 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 68.3 | — |
| Public transport routes | 2 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 63.7%, Walked 9.4%, Car (passenger) 5.8%, Worked at home 4.4%, Bus 0.3%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 44.1%, 2 vehicles 31.6%, 3 vehicles 11.3%, No vehicle 8.2%, 4 or more 4.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA65610/west-coast/topic/transport