Comparisons
Australian Capital Territory vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Australia: Tasmania and South Australia
Australian Capital Territory in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Australian Capital Territory peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Australian Capital Territory, we can consider one of its most populous cities: North Canberra [Canberra]. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in North Canberra [Canberra] followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Australian Capital Territory fare in comparison to others in Australia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Australian Capital Territory was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Australia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Australian Capital Territory ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Australian Capital Territory in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Australian Capital Territory is North Canberra [Canberra] with an SNDi of 1.62, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is North Canberra [Canberra] with an SNDi of 1.62, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: North Canberra [Canberra], North Canberra [Canberra]
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Australian Capital Territory peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Australian Capital Territory, we can consider one of its most populous cities: North Canberra [Canberra]. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in North Canberra [Canberra] followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
To date, Australian Capital Territory is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Australia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Australian Capital Territory ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.