# Transport & Vehicles — Fitzroy

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

Area: Fitzroy (Suburb / Locality)

More people in Fitzroy now rely on public transport for work than in previous years, with 5.2% of workers making that choice. This is among the highest rates for similar areas and sits above both the state and national figures. Most residents still drive, but the area is well-connected for those who don't.

Most homes here have at least one car, with 40.1% owning two vehicles. However, 6.6% of households have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Driving is the main way to get to work for 62.4% of people. While 12.9% of residents work from home—which is well above the South Australian figure—this is well below the national rate.

Public transport is very accessible, with 1,364 weekly departures per 1,000 people, a figure much higher than most areas. The area is served by one bus route and two stops, allowing residents to reach the city in just 31 minutes.

Getting into the city is very fast, with a typical drive time of only 5 minutes. For those using transit, the walk to the nearest stop is just 4 minutes, which is lower than most areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 6.6% | +2.6% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 12.9% | +177.1% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 5.2% | -5.9% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.55 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,364.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 4 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 5 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 22,608 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 72,872 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 31 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 62.4%, Worked at home 12.9%, Bus 5.2%, Car (passenger) 4.5%, Bicycle 3.8%, Walked 1.7%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 40.1%, 1 vehicle 31.0%, 3 vehicles 16.4%, 4 or more 9.1%, No vehicle 6.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40442/fitzroy/topic/transport