Abstract: This paper explores trends in journey to work activity across metropolitan Melbourne area by active transport (walking and cycling). This will be studied using the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census of Population and Housing data from 2001, 2006 and 2011. Using Journey to Work data it examines trends between Local Government Areas (LGAs) across metropolitan Melbourne. With the release of the Victorian Government’s Cycling Strategy as well as Plan Melbourne, the Victorian Government has signalled a clear interest in improving the way people travel by the active modes. This paper will have a particular focus on understanding the spatial and demographic factors that influence the generation of active transport work trips across metropolitan LGAs.