Census 2006

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We have the latest 2006 Census data, confirming a growth in rider numbers

More People Cycling More Often!

Oct 07 The latest Census data gives a detailed snapshot of rider movements reported to the Australian Bureau of Statistics in August 06. This confirms an increase in bicycle commuting.

In a comparison between the capital cities, Melbourne not only had the biggest percentage increase but the biggest increase in raw numbers as well (6,000+).

  2001 2006 % Change
Melbourne 14,443 20,592 42.57
Adelaide 5,101 6,695 31.25
Hobart 707 886 25.32
Perth 6,218 7,240 16.44
Canberra 3,505 4,062 15.89
Brisbane 7,890 8,889 12.66
Sydney 11,131 12,132  8.99
Darwin 1,653 1,536 -7.08
   

The diagrams below show the increase by region

Number of Bicycle trips to work by origin - 2001

 

Number of Bicycle trips to work by origin - 2006

 

Number of Bicycle trips to work by destination - 2001

 

Number of Bicycle trips to work by destination - 2006

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