Why race to the CBDat 9am?
Perth stretches 150km along the coast—one of the longest cities on Earth. Yet we all rush to the CBD every day.
What Perth workers lose every year
These aren't hypotheticals. This is what the research shows about the daily commute.
Lost annually per Perth commuter to traffic congestion
TomTom Traffic Index 2025, RAC WA
saved per person annually from WFH
University of Melbourne
productivity boost for remote workers
Stanford University (Bloom et al.)
What the research says
Data from Australia's leading research institutions and government bodies.
Australian Bureau of Statistics
36% of Australians usually work from home in 2025
Up from just 4.7% in 2016
CEDA
WFH saves 3.4 hours per week - worth $5,308 annually
47.7% report improved productivity
iMove Australia
16.2% of Perth work hours are remote
Workers want 29.3% - nearly double
University of Melbourne
WFH is 'fundamental' to Australian employees
Offices must justify return-to-work demands
RAC WA
30% WFH during COVID reduced Perth congestion
89% of members drive - WFH is the answer
Stanford University
Remote workers are 13% more productive
With higher satisfaction and lower turnover
Three reasons to work from home
Traffic
Perth commuters lose nearly 3 days annually to congestion. WFH directly reduces this burden for everyone.
Learn moreEnvironment
Working from home cuts carbon emissions by up to 54%. Every remote day helps the planet.
Learn moreWellbeing
Remote workers report better mental health, work-life balance, and higher job satisfaction.
Learn moreThe business case
For Employers
- $50M+ real estate savingsIBM
- 62% of hiring managers: flexibility crucial for talentAHRI 2025
- 13% productivity boost for remote workersStanford
- Higher retention and engagementNature 2024
For Employees
- $5,308 annual savings from no commuteCEDA
- 2 days 21 hours saved annuallyTomTom
- Improved mental health and work-life balanceANU 2025
- Reduced carbon footprintUniv. of Melbourne
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