People Counters

Knowing the number of people travelling through major City of Monash precincts allows for a greater understanding of current trends and helps Council understand the future priorities for these precincts.

By measuring how many people pass through targeted areas, we can assess potential business and community impacts due to planned construction, development, or maintenance activities.

For example, People Counters will help us to better understand the impact to the community of the 10-year construction of the Suburban Rail Loop and the changes taking place across three major precincts, and to work with the community on supporting them through the changes.

So far, we have installed 13 people counters on Kingsway and Clayton Road, as well as another 3 people counters at the entrances to the Clayton Community Centre. 

The trial for object detection sensor technology commenced at Mulgrave Reserve Playspace on 4 September 2024.

The object detection sensor will help us understand how the playspace is used. It is not a camera and does not collect or store any personal information or images. The device detects people as anonymous objects, with no other identifiable information, so your privacy is assured.

Once the Mulgrave Reserve playspace upgrade is finished, the sensor will be moved to the new playspace, allowing Council to measure the impact and success of the upgrade by comparing usage figures. Figures from the sensor may also be used to inform future upgrades of other open space facilities in Monash. A similar object detection sensor have been installed at the Oakleigh Golf Club.