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Livingstone Shire community views

Community views in Livingstone Shire

The Community Views team surveyed 808 of your residents across Livingstone Shire in October 2025.

Values & Experiences

Overall Liveability Index
Australia 
59.5
Regional Australia 
58.3
Queensland 
58.1
Central QLD 
57.2
2025

Health and Wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing Index
Australia  
6.7
Regional Australia  
6.7
Queensland  
6.7
Central QLD  
6.6
2025

Financial Circumstances

Rating of Financial Circumstances
Australia 
5.7
Regional Australia 
5.7
Queensland 
5.6
Central QLD 
5.8
2025

Concerns

Inflation/Cost of Living
Australia 
54%
Regional Australia 
50%
Queensland 
55%
Central QLD 
50%
2025

Climate & Environment

In your view, is the local environment in Livingstone Shire changing compared with the past?
Yes, it is changing a lot
18%
Yes, it is changing somewhat
43%
No, it is not changing
28%
Unsure
12%
2025

Tourism, Growth & Development

Which statement best reflects your view on future growth in Livingstone Shire?
The community should remain much as it is, with little change
12%
The community should grow, but slowly and carefully
70%
The community should encourage faster growth and development
16%
Don't know
1%
2025

Service Provision and Advocacy

Which of the following areas would you most like Council to advocate for on behalf of the community?
Health services (e.g. hospitals, doctors, specialists, etc.)
59%
Housing affordability and availability
44%
Transport and infrastructure (roads, public transport, connectivity)
42%
Law enforcement (e.g. police, courts, corrections)
36%
Tourism and economic development support (increasing business diversity and local jobs)
33%
2025

Livingstone Shire Insights

Insights workshop slides - 2025

Resources

Views.id platform tour
About the Living in Place community survey
Understanding Health and Wellbeing
Understanding Housing
Understanding Transport Infrastructure
Understanding Social Infrastructure
Understanding Financial Wellbeing and Economic Confidence