# Transport & Vehicles — Canada Bay

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

Area: Canada Bay (Suburb / Locality)

Nearly 46% of workers in Canada Bay work from home, which is far above the national figure. This high rate of remote work defines the local transport landscape, alongside a strong reliance on cars for those who do travel.

Most homes have at least one car, though 6.4% of households have no motor vehicle. This is much higher than most similar areas, though it remains a little below the New South Wales figure.

Working from home is incredibly common here at 45.6%, a rate far above both the state and national figures. For those who commute, 35.2% drive as the driver, while 4.2% use public transport, which is a little above the national average.

The area has 2.29 public transport stops per 1,000 people, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average. All transit services are buses, providing access to over 234,000 people within a 45-minute trip.

Getting to the city is very quick, with a drive time of just 11 minutes. Residents also enjoy easy access to transit, with a typical 4-minute walk to the nearest stop.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 6.4% | -34.2% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 45.6% | +985.5% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 4.2% | -61.6% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.29 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 324.2 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 4 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 11 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 70,981 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 234,053 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 56 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 45.6%, Car (driver) 35.2%, Car (passenger) 4.5%, Bus 2.2%, Walked 1.6%, Train 1.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 43.2%, 1 vehicle 35.3%, 3 vehicles 11.1%, No vehicle 6.4%, 4 or more 4.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10784/canada-bay/topic/transport