City Trend - MELPark

Vehicle Ownership Trends Over Years

From 2017 to 2019, the number of vehicles in Victoria showed a steady upward trend, rising from just over 200,000 in 2017 to a peak of more than 225,000 in 2019. The corresponding percentage growth also reached its highest point in 2019 at around 4.3%, reflecting strong expansion in vehicle registrations during this period. However, from 2020 onwards, both vehicle numbers and growth percentages began to decline. By 2021, vehicle counts had fallen below 200,000 and the growth rate dropped to approximately 3.6%. This downward shift may be linked to the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions, reduced travel demand, and economic slowdowns, which likely influenced both consumer purchasing behaviour and overall vehicle usage in the state.

Total Vehicle Ownership

The ABS Total by Location chart shows that New South Wales has the highest count among the states, at around 1.3 million, followed by Victoria with approximately 1.05 million and Queensland with about 700,000. Western Australia and South Australia have moderate totals of roughly 350,000 and 200,000 respectively, while Tasmania, the Northern Territory, and the ACT record minimal counts under 100,000. The combined national total for Australia is close to 3.8 million, reflecting the strong concentration of activity in the larger eastern states.

Central Area Trends Over Years

The Melbourne CBD annual population has grown steadily over the past two decades, increasing from fewer than 10,000 residents in 2001 to just over 50,000 in 2020. All three subregions East, North, and West have shown consistent upward trends, with the West recording the most significant growth in recent years. Population growth was gradual during the early 2000s but began to accelerate from around 2012, reflecting a period of strong urban development, new housing projects, and increased attractiveness of city living. This sustained rise highlights the CBD’s transformation into a vibrant residential hub alongside its commercial role.

Total Central Area Metrics

The chart shows the CENTRAL Total by Location, highlighting the distribution across Melbourne CBD subregions. Melbourne CBD – Total records the highest count at over 500,000, representing the sum of all subregions. Individually, the East, North, and West subregions each contribute between 160,000 and 180,000, indicating a fairly even distribution among them. The relatively balanced counts for East, North, and West suggest that activity, population, or service use is spread across the CBD rather than concentrated in one area. The high overall total reflects the central area’s significant role as a hub for commerce, residence, and daily movement.

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Parking Status Overview

The pie chart illustrates the overall parking status, with red representing occupied bays (“Present”) and yellow indicating available bays (“Unoccupied”). In the current view, occupied spaces make up just over half of the total, while the remainder are unoccupied. By adjusting the start and end time filters at the top, users can view parking availability for specific time periods, helping to identify peak demand hours and low-usage periods. This time-based filtering enables better planning for drivers and supports parking managers in optimising space usage and reducing congestion during busy times.

Parking Entries by Weekday