# Transport & Vehicles — 2250, NSW

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

Area: 2250, NSW (Postcode)

Working from home is far more common in postcode 2250 than across Australia, with 28.1% of the workforce doing so. This shift is part of a broader change in how people get around, as the area has seen a sharp rise in home-based work since 2011.

Most homes here have one or two cars, though 7.8% of households have no motor vehicle. This is much higher than most areas, despite the figure falling since 2011.

Only 2% of people use public transport to get to work, a figure that has fallen by 5.8 points since 2011. The most common way to commute is by car, with 45.8% of workers driving themselves.

Public transport infrastructure is very strong here, with 589 stops and 54 routes. This means there are 8.28 stops and 1,651 weekly departures per 1,000 people, both of which are well above the New South Wales figures.

Getting to the city takes longer than in most areas, with a typical drive time of 67 minutes. Similarly, the 37-minute walk to the nearest stop is much longer than the usual experience in other areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 7.8% | -26.1% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 28.1% | +460.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.0% | -74.7% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 589 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 8.28 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,651.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 54 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 37 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 67 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 45.8%, Worked at home 28.1%, Car (passenger) 3.3%, Walked 1.8%, Train 1.2%, Bus 0.8%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 39.3%, 2 vehicles 34.7%, 3 vehicles 11.1%, No vehicle 7.8%, 4 or more 7.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2250/2250-nsw/topic/transport