Adelaide’s car reliance weakness amid fuel shortage fears

Global fears over rising petrol prices and dwindling fuel supply are stark reminders of Adelaide leading the nation in relying on cars, Committee for Adelaide chief Sam Dighton says.

Despite our relatively flat terrain and mild climate, Adelaide remains one of the most car-dependent cities in Australia. The 2025 Benchmarking Adelaide Report found that around 80 per cent, or four in five journeys, are made by car, leading to increased congestion and more time spent behind the wheel.

The report also highlights that Adelaide’s public and active transport options are not keeping pace with the city’s growth. Adelaide ranks poorly among comparable global cities for walkability and cycling infrastructure, even sitting last among its peer group for cycling infrastructure investment. And while some suburbs are relatively well connected by bus and rail services by international standards, only 12 per cent of city centre residents use public transport.

This matters because transport is about much more than getting from A to B. It shapes our economy, our liveability and our resilience as a city. It impacts our........

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