# Transport & Vehicles — Remote Australia

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

Area: Remote Australia (Remoteness Area)

Over half of the workforce in Remote Australia drives to work, reflecting a heavy reliance on private cars for travel. Most households own at least one vehicle to manage the distances of the region. While working from home is more common here than in many other similar areas, car travel remains the dominant way to get around.

About 35% of homes have two vehicles, and nearly a quarter have three or more. Only 5.9% of households have no motor vehicle, which is a little lower than the Australian figure of 7.4%.

Driving is the main way to get to work for 57.7% of people. Public transport use is very low at 1.1%, which is lower than most areas and below the national figure of 3.1%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 5.9% | -32.6% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 15.9% | +0.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.1% | -21.8% since 2011 |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 57.7%, Worked at home 15.9%, Walked 7.6%, Car (passenger) 4.5%, Bus 1.0%, Bicycle 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 35.3%, 1 vehicle 31.9%, 3 vehicles 16.0%, 4 or more 10.9%, No vehicle 5.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ra/RA13/remote-australia/topic/transport