Most Australians take more than 30 minutes to get to work. How does that compare to other countries?

German here. I rarely had less than half an hour of a commute but that's in part because I find that time acceptable. I typically choose my mode of transportation to hit half an hour, whether that's public transit, a bike, or even walking.

Could I save ten minutes by getting a car or motorbike? Sure, but the cost far outweighs the benefits. Besides, I like to ride my bike and mostly work from home anyway.