This datasets shows historical pedestrian counting data in the park.

This dataset describes the number of people counted by infrared counting devices in the City of Ballarat. The information is collected in 15 minutes intervals. The intended use of the information is to inform the public of the number of people counted by infrared counting devices in the City of Ballarat. This dataset is updated automatically.

The counters consist of two small tube sensors stretching across the street, which are attached to a small metal counting box made by Eco-Counter. The tubes only count people riding bikes. They are very accurate and designed to be used on greenways. This sensor is currently out of service, and no longer collecting data.

For responsive design see our Automated Pedestrian Counts Dashboard. Our automated pedestrian counter trial has now come to an end. Please check back in the future for further updates. Automated counters were placed in busy areas of the CBD to assess performance. Data collection began in February 2020 and ended in June 2025, giving us a picture of impacts to pedestrian activity due to Covid-19 and the recovery. For more extensive data across the local area, please visit our Twice Yearly Walking Counts Dashboard. Data sets can be downloaded from City of Sydney Data hub. * Counter location A004 (Park Street) was counting approximately half of pedestrian activity from 03-July 2022 to 11 Nov 2022. Please use this data at your own discretion.

These sensors counts both people riding bikes and pedestrians. Separate volumes are tallied for each travel mode. Wires in a diamond formation in the concrete detect bikes and an infrared sensor mounted on a wooden post detects pedestrians. The counters also capture the direction of travel for both bikes and pedestrians.

This dataset contains status, location and directional information for each pedestrian sensor device installed throughout the city. The sensor_id column can be used to merge the data with related datasets. Since the inauguration of the Pedestrian Counting System in 2009, some sensor devices have been removed or relocated. This may be for various reasons such as construction works. Others may be inactive due to a temporary issue. This is detailed in the notes column. Any changes to sensor locations are important to consider when analysing and interpreting historical pedestrian counting data. Sensors are typically installed under an awning or on a street pole to form a counting zone on the footpath below. They record bi-directional pedestrian movements through the zone, 24 hours, every day. Locations are selected based on three criteria – retail and event activity, regular pedestrian use and the egress and entry flow to these areas. The system records movements, not images, so no individual information is collected. New sensor devices have been recently installed, with more to come in the near future as part of the city’s commitment to expanding the system. Status field: This field indicates if the sensor is expected to be active and is manually maintained as needed. A pedestrian sensor with an active value ('A') may be unavailable in some situations. A representation of pedestrian volume which compares each location on any given day and time can be found in our Online Visualisation.Related datasets: Pedestrian Counting System – 2009 to Present (counts per hour)Pedestrian Counting System – Past Hour (counts per minute)

Measurement of movements/activity on the sound-stage area of Argyle Park, showing how often it is being used by the public. The stage is equipped with Elsys ERS movement sensors.