Method of travel to work (6 travel modes) (MTW06P)

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Census of Population and Housing: Census dictionary
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Reference period
2026

Definition

These variable records the method of travel to work, grouped into six modes, on Census day, 11 August 2026, and is derived from the method of travel to work (MTWP) variable.

See also method of travel to work (15 travel modes) (MTW15P). 

Scope

Employed persons aged 15 years and over 

Categories

Code Category 
1 Public transport 
2 Vehicle 
3 Active transport 
4 Other mode 
5 Worked at home or did not go to work 
6 Not stated 
@ Not applicable 
V Overseas visitor 

Number of categories: 8 

Not applicable (@) comprises: 

  • unemployed persons looking for either part-time or full-time work 
  • persons not in the labour force 
  • persons with labour force status (LFSP) not stated 
  • persons aged under 15 years 

See Understanding supplementary codes for more information. 

Question(s) from the Census form

How did the person get to work on Tuesday 11 August 2026?

How this variable is created

This variable is derived from the Census variable method of travel to work (MTWP), which records the method used to travel to work on Census day. The MTWP classification is sourced from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics. 

Method of travel to work (six travel modes) can also be aggregated from the 15 detailed travel modes: 

MTW15PMTW15P DescriptionMTW06PMTW06P Description
01Train1Public transport
02Bus
03Ferry
04Tram/light rail
05Taxi/ride-share service
06Car as driver2Vehicle
07Car as passenger
08Truck
09Motorbike/scooter
10Bicycle (including e-bike)3Active transport
11Other mode4Other mode
12Walked only3Active transport
13Worked at home5Worked at home or did not go to work
14Did not go to work
15Not stated6Mode not stated
@@Not applicable@Not applicable
VVOverseas visitorVOverseas visitor

History and changes

This variable was first introduced in 2016. 

There have been no changes for the 2026 Census.