Transport and the Illawarra 15/08/2012 Mathew Fante – Regional Transport Coordinator
Feb 25, 2016
Transport and the Illawarra15/08/2012
Mathew Fante – Regional Transport Coordinator
Wollongong LGA• Distance to Sydney 90Km
• Population 204,000
• 1.8 % ATSI 18% speak other than English at home
• Estimated 20,000 travel to Sydney to work each day ( = ¼ of working age population)
• Unemployment 7.8% - youth 40% (50,000 on income supp.)
• Transport : 3 bus companies, 1 taxi network, Cityrail and 1 community transport
• Challenge = employment.
• Aspiration: to get more people on public transport
Shellharbour LGA• Distance from Sydney approx 110km
• Population 68,000
• ATSI 2.4% and 11.5% speak other than English
• 21% aged less than 14 years. 76% below 54 years
• 7.6% Unemployment
• Large suburban sprawl with limited transport.
• Transport: 1 bus, 1 taxi, Cityrail (limited), 1 CT and 1 airport
• Challenge: A more relevant transport network
• Aspiration: Better train services
Kiama LGA• Distance to Sydney 130Km
• Population 20,000
• ATSI 1.2 % & 3.5% speak another language at home
• Unemployment 3.7
• Population 30% under 24 yr and 34% aged over 55 yr
• Topography – very hilly, steep streets leading from the escarpment to the sea
• Transport: 1 bus company, Cityrail,1 taxi network and 1CT
• Challenge: To deliver relevant services
• Aspiration : To get more people on buses
Shoalhaven LGA• Distance to Sydney 160 km
• Population 97,000. ATSI + 4% & 3.4 % speak other than English
• 48 villages and towns over 4,500 Sq Km
• 37% aged over 55 yrs
• Unemployment 7.2 % & 30% for youth. 24% on income support
• Transport: 5 bus companies,5 taxi networks, Cityrail (partial), 1CT &2 Long haul carriers – Premier & Priors
• Extremes in wealth
• Challenge: Multiple e.g. affordable public transport for young and unemployed. Getting older drivers to use public transport
• Aspirations: to fix this
Wingecarribee LGA• Often referred to as the Southern Highlands. Major towns are Bowral ,
Mittagong and Moss vale (61% of population). 75 km from Campbelltown.
• Population 47,000
• 1.3% ATSI and 4.5 speak other than English
• 19 towns and villages over 2,700 Sq Km
• 1 bus network, 1 taxi network, city rail (+ loop bus) & 1 CT
• Unemployment 2.9%
• 32 % aged under 24 and 48% aged over 45 ( 34% are 55 +)
• Extremes of wealth and poverty
• Challenges : Out of hours transport for young and disabled.
• Aspirations: Get more people on buses
Wollondilly LGA• Distance to Sydney is approx 80km. Picton is the major town.
• Population 44,000 in 16 towns/villages over 2,500 SqKm
• ATSI 2% and 5.3% speak other than English
• Unemployment is 3.8% with the vast majority travelling for work down the M5
• Approx 50% of the population is aged under 34 yrs
• Working families seeking affordable housing
• Semi rural setting
• Transport 3 bus companies (2 on peripheries), 1 taxi & 1 CT ( from Sydney) & maybe an airport!
• Challenge: Out of hours transport and distances
• Aspirations: Better planning re: land use/transport
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