# Transport & Vehicles — Springwood - Kingston

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

Area: Springwood - Kingston (Sub-region (SA3))

Fewer than 8% of homes in Springwood - Kingston lack a motor vehicle, making it an area where most people rely on cars for their daily travel. While public transport infrastructure is better than in many other areas, the vast majority of residents still prefer driving to work.

Most households have one or two cars, with 36.6% owning two and 36% owning one. The proportion of homes without a vehicle is 7.4%, which is a little above the Queensland figure and has fallen since 2011.

Driving is the dominant choice, with 63.1% of workers being the driver. Those working from home rose to 11.8% since 2011, though this remains well below the national figure.

Public transport access is strong, with 4.93 stops per 1,000 people, which is far above the Queensland average. Buses provide nearly all the service here, making up 98.1% of the local transport modes.

The area is well-positioned for travel, with a typical 19-minute drive to the city. Walking to the nearest transport stop usually takes about 6 minutes.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 7.4% | -19.3% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 11.8% | +322.0% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 3.3% | -57.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 390 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.93 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 798.2 | — |
| Public transport routes | 33 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 6 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 19 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 63.1%, Worked at home 11.8%, Car (passenger) 5.6%, Bus 2.6%, Walked 1.0%, Train 0.7%, Bicycle 0.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 36.6%, 1 vehicle 36.0%, 3 vehicles 13.0%, No vehicle 7.4%, 4 or more 7.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/31106/springwood-kingston/topic/transport