The table presents data on the percentage of adults in seven Australian cities who used public transport to commute to work in 1996 and 2006.
Overall, the proportion of public transport users declined in Hobart and Canberra, while it increased in the other cities. Notably, Sydney consistently had the highest percentage of commuters using public transportation across the two years.
In 1996, Sydney recorded the largest percentage of public transport users at 23%, followed by Adelaide and Perth, with 14% and 13%, respectively. Brisbane and Canberra had identical figures, each at 12%, while Hobart and Melbourne shared the lowest proportion, at 11%.
By 2006, the percentages for Hobart and Canberra fell to 9% and 8%, representing declines of 18% and 33%, respectively. In contrast, the proportion in Melbourne remained at 12%, while Perth saw a modest increase to 15%. Sydney and Adelaide experienced growth, rising by 13% and 21% to reach 26% and 17%, respectively. Brisbane showed the most significant increase, climbing from 12% to 16%, a rise of 33%.