Canberra / ACT · Public Transport Report
Amaroo (ACT), ACT
Ranked #78 of 142 Canberra / ACT suburbs by public transport quality
Composite Score
64.7/100
Fair public transport
Canberra / ACT Rank
#78
of 142 suburbs
Percentile
45%
Better than 45% of suburbs
Score breakdown
The composite score combines three weighted components:
Key destinations from Amaroo (ACT)
| Destination | Journey Time | Single Trip | Weekly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra City | 55 min | $2.70 | $27.00/wk |
| Belconnen | 82 min | $2.70 | $27.00/wk |
| Woden | 130 min | $2.70 | $27.00/wk |
| Gungahlin | 17 min | $2.70 | $27.00/wk |
| Tuggeranong | 126 min | $2.70 | $27.00/wk |
Network reach — suburbs accessible by PT
Full Amaroo (ACT) PT Report — PDF
Detailed journey times, MyWay fare estimates, connectivity map and more.
About Amaroo (ACT)'s public transport score
Amaroo (ACT) has a composite public transport score of 64.7 out of 100, placing it #78 out of 142 suburbs across Canberra / ACT. This score reflects three key dimensions: journey quality to key destinations, cost efficiency of weekly commuting using MyWay fares, and overall network connectivity — the number of suburbs reachable with zero, one, or more transfers.
Download the full suburb report above for a detailed breakdown of journey times, route options, weekly cost estimates, and a connectivity map showing which destinations are reachable and how many transfers are required.
How the score is calculated
The gettinthr score combines three weighted components. Journey Quality (45%) measures effective travel time to every other suburb in Canberra / ACT during the morning peak (8:30am Tuesday), applying a 10-minute penalty per transfer and a 5-minute penalty per bus leg. Cost Efficiency (25%) calculates actual MyWay fares for the CBD journey, multiplied by 10 trips per week, dividing weekly cost by weekly commuting hours. Connectivity (30%) measures what percentage of all Canberra / ACT suburbs you can reach within 60 minutes by public transport. All scores are normalised across all 142 Canberra / ACT suburbs into a composite out of 100.