2.5.1.7  Light rail (tram) trips in Melbourne-Geelong

Melbourne has the most comprehensive light rail (tram) network in Australia. Table 47 shows the top five destination SA3 regions for light rail trips in Melbourne-Geelong. This shows that Melbourne City is by far the dominant destination for light rail trips in the Melbourne-Geelong region.

Table 47: Top five destinations in Melbourne-Geelong for light rail trips by passenger hours travelled (PHT), 2011 and projected 2031

 

Melbourne City

Port Phillip

Boroondara

Yarra

Brunswick Coburg

2011

48,426

13,724

12,654

8,366

6,839

2031

86,352

21,508

17,438

15,072

11,537

Source: Veitch Lister consulting (2014c)