# Transport & Vehicles — Ringwood

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

Area: Ringwood (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

Among the largest areas for public transport access and route numbers, Ringwood is a well-connected hub where nearly 30% of the workforce now works from home. While most households rely on cars, the area offers exceptional transit options compared to typical suburbs.

About 8.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas. While this is about the same as the Victorian figure, it has fallen by 2.5 percentage points since 2011.

Working from home is very common here, with 29.7% of people doing so—a figure well above the national average. In contrast, those using public transport for their commute make up 3.7% of the workforce, down from 8.9% in 2011.

The area is a major transit point with 117 stops and 21 routes, making it one of the largest at this level. There are 6.25 stops per 1,000 people, which is well above the Victorian figure.

Getting to a transit stop is very easy, with a typical walk of just 2 minutes, which is lower than most areas. The drive time to the city is around 23 minutes.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 8.6% | -22.3% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 29.7% | +826.8% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 3.7% | -58.3% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 117 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 6.25 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,120.9 | — |
| Public transport routes | 21 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 2 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 23 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 47,923 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 262,065 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 53 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 45.7%, Worked at home 29.7%, Car (passenger) 2.9%, Train 2.9%, Walked 1.8%, Bus 0.8%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 44.8%, 2 vehicles 34.5%, No vehicle 8.6%, 3 vehicles 7.9%, 4 or more 4.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211031266/ringwood/topic/transport