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Transport and the Illawarra 15/08/2012 Mathew Fante – Regional Transport Coordinator

Transport and the Illawarra 15/08/2012 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)

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Transport and the Illawarra 15/08/2012 Mathew Fante – Regional Transport Coordinator

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  1. Transport and the Illawarra15/08/2012Mathew Fante – Regional Transport Coordinator

  2. 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

  3. 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 Shellharbour LGA

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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 Wingecarribee LGA

  7. 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 Wollondilly LGA

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