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See how much time, money, and CO₂ you could save by working from home.
Your commute details
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8.9days
Annual commute time
Perth avg: 2.9 days
$6456
Annual commute cost
Perth avg: $5308
1493kg CO₂
Annual emissions
Perth avg: 242 kg
If you worked from home
8.9
days saved annually
$6456
money saved annually
1493
kg CO₂ avoided
Bonus opportunity: Full-time WFH could let you downsize or become a one-car household, saving an additional $2075 annually.
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View data sources
- TomTom Traffic Index 2025 — Perth congestion data (36.5 km/h avg speed)
- University of Melbourne — WFH saves 242 kg CO₂ per person annually
- CEDA 2025 — Employee commute cost savings ($110/week)
- RAC WA — Perth commuting times and congestion research
- ABS — Car ownership costs methodology
- Transperth — Public transport fare data
- Stanford University (Bloom et al.) — Remote workers 13% more productive
Your Commute Impact Report
Personal analysis based on your commute details
Your Commute
3 days/week in office27 km each wayBy car
8.9
days lost to commuting
$6456
annual cost
1493 kg
CO₂ emissions
If you worked from home, you could save:
8.9
days per year
$6456
per year
1493
kg CO₂ per year
Perth Context
Perth stretches 150km along the coast—one of the longest cities on Earth. Average commuters lose 2.9 days annually to traffic.
The Research
36% of Australians now work from home. Studies show 13% productivity gains and improved mental health for remote workers.
Data sources: TomTom Traffic Index, CEDA, University of Melbourne, RAC WA, ABS
Generated at beyondstgeorges.com/calculator