In 2023, the inland passenger transport movements in Australia stood at 253.04 billion passenger kilometers. Forecasted data shows a consistent year-on-year decline: by 3.8% in 2024, 3.9% in 2025, 4.0% in 2026, 4.0% in 2027, and 4.1% in 2028. The average annual decline rate, or CAGR, over the last five years is 3.96%.

Future trends to watch for:

Shift towards more sustainable transportation options and how it impacts passenger kilometers.
Technological advancements in transport affecting efficiency and usage patterns.
Influence of governmental transport policies and infrastructure investments.
Impact of remote working trends reducing overall transport needs.