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City of Moreton Bay community views

The Community Views team surveyed 82 residents from Samford Valley & surrounds in April 2025.

Samford Valley & surrounds in City of Moreton Bay

Samford Valley & surrounds is made up of Mount Glorious, Clear Mountain, Wights Mountain, Samford Valley, Samford Village, Draper, Mount Nebo, Cedar Creek, Highvale, Yugar, Camp Mountain, and Closeburn.

Living in Samford Valley & surrounds in April 2025

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Samford Valley & surrounds Overall Liveability Index
City of Moreton Bay
55.1
Bribie Island & coastal areas
58.1
Caboolture & surrounds
47.7
Dayboro & surrounds
61.0
Narangba & surrounds
53.0
Non-resident
54.0
North Lakes & surrounds
56.8
Redcliffe Peninsula
59.7
Strathpine & surrounds
53.9
The Hills District & surrounds
57.5
Woodford - D'Aguilar & surrounds
48.6
Collected April 2025

Use the values and experiences matrix to understand the relationship between what your residents believe makes somewhere a good place to live and how they experience their local area in that regard. The matrix highlights the attributes that your community believe needs to maintained and improved to advance overall liveability.

Greater Importance & Worse Experiences    Greater Importance & Better Experiences    Less important attributes

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Samford Valley & surrounds Overall Liveability Index

Samford Valley & surrounds Overall Liveability Index 57.0

City of Moreton Bay Overall Liveability Index

City of Moreton Bay Overall Liveability Index 55.1

Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Importance
Experience
Feeling safe
Importance
Experience
64%
7.1
70%
5.7
Natural environment
Importance
Experience
63%
8.1
59%
7.1
Sense of community
Importance
Experience
55%
7.2
32%
5.7
Making your way
Importance
Experience
49%
4.5
29%
4.9
Public transport
Importance
Experience
47%
1.9
43%
5.1
A lack of road congestion
Importance
Experience
43%
4.8
43%
3.8
Health services
Importance
Experience
32%
5.8
43%
6.0
Social cohesion
Importance
Experience
31%
6.1
20%
5.9
Affordable decent housing
Importance
Experience
26%
4.0
41%
4.4
Education
Importance
Experience
17%
5.3
17%
5.8
Shopping, leisure & dining
Importance
Experience
16%
5.1
33%
5.6
A prosperous economy
Importance
Experience
15%
6.1
13%
5.4
Cultural facilities
Importance
Experience
13%
5.3
17%
5.9
Good job prospects
Importance
Experience
12%
4.8
16%
4.8
Opportunity for all
Importance
Experience
9%
5.9
15%
5.5
Sports and recreation
Importance
Experience
7%
6.5
11%
6.5
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Concerns in Samford Valley & surrounds in September 2024

What are the top three issues facing your local area in City of Moreton Bay?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
Transport
56%
35%
Environmental concerns
53%
27%
Inflation/cost of living
40%
41%
Population/overpopulation
27%
24%
Crime/law and order
26%
45%
Housing/price of housing
23%
32%
Petrol prices/fuel
18%
17%
Healthcare/hospitals
17%
22%
The economy
11%
10%
Taxation
6%
3%
Poverty/inequality
6%
13%
Education
6%
5%
Immigration
3%
4%
Issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
3%
2%
Household debt/personal debt
2%
6%
Defence
2%
1%
Unemployment
1%
4%
Drug/alcohol abuse
1%
9%
Race relations/racism
0%
1%
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Sustainability and the Environment in Samford Valley & surrounds in September 2024

What are the five most important actions you think Council could take to contribute to a healthy environment and sustainable city?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
Enhance and restore native habitats
76%
70%
Continue existing programs for habitat restoration and green infrastructure
57%
49%
Increase tree cover in urban areas
52%
58%
Increase natural areas for environmental purposes
50%
54%
Facilitate higher standards for developments for environmental performance
45%
39%
Support residents to reduce, reuse and recycle more of their household waste
33%
34%
Continue existing programs for waterway and coastal management
32%
42%
Provide solar and battery options for community buildings
26%
25%
Reduce Council’s carbon emissions through initiatives such as energy efficient council buildings and facilities and upgrading street lighting to LED
25%
27%
Encourage retrofits of buildings to be more energy and water efficient
23%
21%
Provide support to help equip residents and businesses to respond to climate change
17%
14%
Provide a third collection service for food organics and garden organics (FOGO)
17%
25%
Provide free electric vehicle parking and charging
16%
10%
Community education on actions to improve sustainability
14%
16%
Other
16%
12%
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What other important actions do you think Council could take to contribute to a healthy environment and sustainable city?
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What action(s) are you taking in your day-to-day life towards a healthy environment and a sustainable City of Moreton Bay?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
I recycle wherever possible
97%
90%
I minimise waste through repurposing or reusing
69%
64%
I minimise waste through intentional purchasing decisions
69%
54%
I have rooftop solar and/or home battery storage
67%
57%
I choose to buy local goods and services as much as I can
63%
58%
I grow some of my own food
62%
40%
I respond to road signage related to animal crossings
60%
56%
I compost my food waste
58%
38%
I have taken steps to reduce water use in my home or business
56%
50%
I have taken steps to reduce energy use in my home or business
55%
53%
I garden for biodiversity and take actions to enhance habitat for wildlife
49%
28%
I’m involved in environmental programs or groups (e.g. Bushcare, land for wildlife)
23%
10%
I use green transport regularly (e.g. electric vehicle, bike, public transport)
19%
18%
I buy green power
17%
7%
Other
8%
5%
None of the above
0%
1%
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What other action(s) are you taking in your day-to-day life towards a healthy environment and a sustainable City of Moreton Bay?
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What prevents you from living a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3707)
Cost
46%
59%
I have other priorities right now
13%
17%
I don’t feel like it makes any difference
9%
13%
I don’t have time
8%
11%
I can’t take some actions because I rent
3%
10%
I don’t know where to start
3%
10%
Other
19%
12%
Nothing
26%
18%
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What else prevents you from living a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle?
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What do you feel are the five best ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in your local area in City of Moreton Bay?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
Increase public transport coverage and use
59%
57%
Support recycling, reusing and repurposing initiatives to reduce waste going to landfill
52%
51%
Solar panels on homes and buildings
51%
59%
Plant more trees across the city
44%
47%
Advocate to State and Federal governments to change building standards for new developments
38%
34%
Store solar energy in batteries for use during peak evening hours
38%
37%
Buy local programs (e.g. farm gate sales, local business promotion)
32%
30%
Walk and ride more for shorter trips
29%
38%
Home composting and food growing
28%
22%
Incentivise retrofits, upgrades or products that significantly reduce emissions
22%
15%
More charging stations for electric vehicles
19%
11%
Support establishment of renewable energy facilities in our city
19%
18%
Collection service for food organics and garden organics to keep them out of landfill
17%
19%
Ride and car sharing initiatives
14%
12%
Use e-scooters or e-bikes to replace car trips
11%
12%
Education and awareness events and online information
11%
19%
Replace gas appliances and machinery in homes and businesses with electric alternatives
8%
10%
Buy green power
2%
4%
Other
6%
7%
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What other way do you feel is best to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in your local area in City of Moreton Bay?
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How comfortable are you with Council using recycled water for non-drinking purposes such as watering sports fields, dust suppression on construction sites, etc.?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
1 - Not at all comfortable
2%
4%
2
0%
2%
3 - Moderately comfortable
4%
9%
4
8%
13%
5 - Very comfortable
86%
72%
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Comfort with Council using recycled water for non-drinking purposes (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
4.8
1 - Not at all comfortable
5 - Very comfortable
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
4.5
1 - Not at all comfortable
5 - Very comfortable
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Natural Hazard Preparations in Samford Valley & surrounds in September 2024

How confident are you that you are prepared for severe storms?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
1 - Not at all confident
2%
3%
2
5%
5%
3 - Moderately confident
29%
32%
4
45%
37%
5 - Very confident
19%
23%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Confident prepared for severe storms (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.8
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
3.7
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How confident are you that you are prepared for floods?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
1 - Not at all confident
1%
4%
2
3%
8%
3 - Moderately confident
21%
25%
4
27%
31%
5 - Very confident
48%
31%
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Significantly lower
Confident prepared for floods (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
4.2
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
3.8
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
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Significantly lower
How confident are you that you are prepared for significant storm tides?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
1 - Not at all confident
4%
6%
2
4%
8%
3 - Moderately confident
13%
21%
4
13%
25%
5 - Very confident
67%
41%
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Significantly lower
Confident prepared for significant storm tides (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
4.4
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
3.9
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
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Significantly lower
How confident are you that you are prepared for bushfires?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
1 - Not at all confident
4%
6%
2
11%
12%
3 - Moderately confident
42%
29%
4
28%
28%
5 - Very confident
16%
25%
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Significantly lower
Confident prepared for bushfires (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.4
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
3.5
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
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How confident are you that you are prepared for cyclones?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
1 - Not at all confident
10%
10%
2
14%
15%
3 - Moderately confident
29%
32%
4
27%
25%
5 - Very confident
20%
18%
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Confident prepared for cyclones (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.3
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
3.3
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
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How confident are you that you are prepared for heatwaves
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
1 - Not at all confident
2%
3%
2
4%
8%
3 - Moderately confident
20%
24%
4
43%
33%
5 - Very confident
31%
32%
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Confident prepared for heatwaves (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
4.0
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
3.8
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
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What disaster preparation strategies do you currently have in place should any of the previously mentioned natural hazard events occur?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
An emergency kit
51%
49%
A family or personal Emergency Plan
50%
45%
Other
14%
9%
No specific strategies
31%
35%
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What other disaster preparation strategies do you currently have in place should any of the previously mentioned natural hazard events occur?
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Have you ever accessed Council information about natural hazard risks (e.g. flood, bushfire, coastal)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
Yes, after I moved into my current home
44%
27%
Yes, before I decided where to live
30%
32%
Yes, when planning for my workplace or another organisation
4%
4%
Yes, before I decided where to locate my business
2%
2%
Yes, after my business was established where it is
1%
1%
No, I have never looked at the information available
25%
32%
No, I don’t know where to find the information
11%
16%
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Please rate your level of agreement with this statement: Under pressure I stay focused, I think clearly, and I can prioritise my tasks
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
1 - Strongly disagree
1%
2%
2
2%
3%
3 - Neutral
8%
20%
4
57%
43%
5 - Strongly agree
31%
32%
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Under pressure I stay focused, I think clearly, and I can prioritise my tasks (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
4.2
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
4.0
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
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Please rate your level of agreement with this statement: I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
1 - Strongly disagree
0%
1%
2
3%
3%
3 - Neutral
11%
18%
4
47%
44%
5 - Strongly agree
39%
34%
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I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
4.2
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
4.1
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
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Please rate your level of agreement with this statement: Living where I do puts me at risk of being impacted by natural hazards or disasters
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
1 - Strongly disagree
6%
16%
2
14%
25%
3 - Neutral
31%
33%
4
31%
17%
5 - Strongly agree
19%
8%
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Living where I do puts me at risk of being impacted by natural hazards or disasters (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.4
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
2.8
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
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Please rate your level of agreement with this statement: I am concerned about the level of risk to my home from natural hazards or disasters
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
1 - Strongly disagree
6%
14%
2
19%
26%
3 - Neutral
39%
37%
4
29%
16%
5 - Strongly agree
7%
7%
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I am concerned about the level of risk to my home from natural hazards or disasters (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.1
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
2.8
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
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Please rate your level of agreement with this statement: I follow news outlets on social media to stay informed about natural hazards and disasters
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
1 - Strongly disagree
10%
9%
2
6%
8%
3 - Neutral
10%
20%
4
41%
31%
5 - Strongly agree
33%
31%
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Significantly lower
I follow news outlets on social media to stay informed about natural hazards and disasters (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.8
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
3.7
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
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Please rate your level of agreement with this statement: I follow relevant disaster organisations on social media to receive updates on natural hazards and disasters
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
1 - Strongly disagree
13%
10%
2
11%
11%
3 - Neutral
15%
22%
4
31%
30%
5 - Strongly agree
30%
27%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
I follow relevant disaster organisations on social media to receive updates on natural hazards and disasters (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.5
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
3.5
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
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Please rate your level of agreement with this statement: I engage with my community forum / page on social media to gather more information about natural hazards and disasters
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3708)
1 - Strongly disagree
17%
15%
2
10%
13%
3 - Neutral
14%
26%
4
33%
26%
5 - Strongly agree
26%
20%
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I engage with my community forum / page on social media to gather more information about natural hazards and disasters (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.4
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3708)
3.2
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
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Long-Term City Planning in Samford Valley & surrounds in September 2024

How important is it that new development is well designed, diverse and liveable in new urban neighbourhoods?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
1 - Not very important
0%
2%
2
0%
1%
3 - Moderately important
2%
6%
4
10%
16%
5 - Very important
88%
76%
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How important is it that new development is well designed, diverse and liveable in new urban neighbourhoods? (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
4.9
1 - Not very important
5 - Very important
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
4.6
1 - Not very important
5 - Very important
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Significantly lower
When thinking about changes in existing urban neighbourhoods, is your preference:
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3707)
Concentrating growth (increased densities) around well-serviced areas like train stations and centres, along major transport corridors and high amenity locations (like close to waterways and coastal areas where safe to do so from natural hazards)
69%
56%
Dispersing growth (like low-rise apartments, townhouses, duplexes and smaller allotments) throughout existing urban neighbourhoods
31%
44%
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Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to respond to growth management and land use priorities, policies and plans set by the State Government?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
I don't need to know about this
6%
9%
I have enough information about this
17%
18%
I want more high-level information about this
42%
30%
I want more detailed information about this
35%
43%
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Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to plan for new transport and infrastructure corridors?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
I don't need to know about this
6%
5%
I have enough information about this
8%
13%
I want more high-level information about this
42%
31%
I want more detailed information about this
44%
51%
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How much information do you need about what Council is doing to respond to new information on natural hazards?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
I don't need to know about this
5%
6%
I have enough information about this
28%
23%
I want more high-level information about this
34%
33%
I want more detailed information about this
33%
38%
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Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to respond to new information on biodiversity protection?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 107)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
I don't need to know about this
8%
11%
I have enough information about this
16%
24%
I want more high-level information about this
32%
30%
I want more detailed information about this
44%
35%
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Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to consider character and place identity outcomes for future development?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
I don't need to know about this
8%
11%
I have enough information about this
10%
18%
I want more high-level information about this
41%
32%
I want more detailed information about this
41%
39%
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Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to identify new locations for industry of all types in key locations?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
I don't need to know about this
11%
11%
I have enough information about this
15%
17%
I want more high-level information about this
37%
34%
I want more detailed information about this
37%
38%
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Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to plan for new technologies?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
I don't need to know about this
13%
12%
I have enough information about this
19%
20%
I want more high-level information about this
39%
33%
I want more detailed information about this
30%
35%
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Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to plan for renewable energy (like community batteries and solar farms)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
I don't need to know about this
8%
10%
I have enough information about this
11%
15%
I want more high-level information about this
41%
34%
I want more detailed information about this
40%
41%
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Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to create opportunities for local businesses to grow and for people to work closer to home?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
I don't need to know about this
19%
14%
I have enough information about this
22%
22%
I want more high-level information about this
35%
31%
I want more detailed information about this
23%
33%
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Our City and Council in Samford Valley & surrounds in September 2024

How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to live?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
6%
3%
24%
37%
31%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
5%
5%
22%
35%
33%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
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Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to live? (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.8
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
3.9
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to work?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
6%
4%
44%
23%
22%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
6%
6%
39%
28%
21%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to work? (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.5
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
3.5
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to do business or invest?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
6%
5%
45%
26%
19%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
6%
7%
40%
28%
19%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to do business or invest? (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.5
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
3.5
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to study (attend a school/university/TAFE or similar)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
6%
8%
58%
17%
11%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
7%
9%
43%
24%
17%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to study? (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.2
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
3.3
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to visit?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
5%
4%
10%
41%
41%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
4%
5%
19%
32%
40%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to visit? (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
4.1
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
4.0
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in providing facilities and services that respond to community needs?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
6%
19%
41%
30%
6%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
8%
16%
34%
36%
6%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in providing facilities and services that respond to community needs? (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.1
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
3.2
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in providing a sound direction for the future of the city?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
7%
19%
44%
28%
2%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
8%
20%
44%
24%
4%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in providing a sound direction for the future of the city? (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in financial sustainability?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
7%
7%
63%
21%
1%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
7%
13%
55%
21%
3%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in financial sustainability? (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in representation and advocacy on behalf of the community?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
7%
26%
43%
23%
1%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
10%
19%
46%
22%
4%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in representation and advocacy on behalf of the community? (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
2.8
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in community consultation and engagement?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
8%
28%
33%
27%
4%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
12%
21%
38%
26%
4%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in community consultation and engagement? (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How much contact have you had with people from Council in the last 3 months (May to July 2024)? This may include face-to-face interactions, or in other ways like emails or phone calls.
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
No contact
54%
50%
Some contact
35%
42%
A great deal of contact
11%
8%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
If you had contact with people from Council, how would you rate the level of effort…
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 50)
4%
16%
30%
34%
16%
1 - Very low effort
2
3 - Moderate effort
4
5 - Very high effort
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1854)
10%
14%
35%
26%
16%
1 - Very low effort
2
3 - Moderate effort
4
5 - Very high effort
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Effort required in interaction with Council to satisfy needs (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 50)
3.4
1 - Very low effort
5 - Very high effort
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1854)
3.3
1 - Very low effort
5 - Very high effort
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How would you rate Council’s responsiveness to maintaining/fixing footpaths?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
8%
16%
52%
21%
3%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3703)
11%
20%
42%
24%
3%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Council responsiveness: Maintaining/fixing footpaths (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3703)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How would you rate Council’s responsiveness to maintaining/fixing parks and playgrounds?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
2%
7%
44%
39%
7%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
6%
13%
38%
36%
7%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Council responsiveness: Maintaining/fixing parks and playgrounds (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.4
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
3.3
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How would you rate Council’s responsiveness to maintaining/fixing roads?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
19%
30%
21%
29%
2%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
19%
26%
29%
23%
3%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Council responsiveness: Maintaining/fixing roads (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
2.7
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
2.6
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How would you rate Council’s responsiveness to maintaining/fixing public toilets?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
1%
6%
63%
27%
3%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
7%
13%
54%
23%
4%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Council responsiveness: Maintaining/fixing public toilets (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
3.2
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Please rate how much you trust Council to act responsibly
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
Not at all
6%
13%
Slightly
29%
19%
Moderately
48%
44%
Very much
14%
20%
Extremely
3%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Please rate how much you trust Council to act responsibly (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
2.8
Not at all
Extremely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
2.8
Not at all
Extremely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Please rate how much you approve of City of Moreton Bay (Council)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
Not at all
6%
10%
Slightly
22%
19%
Moderately
54%
45%
Very much
15%
22%
Extremely
3%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Please rate how much you approve of City of Moreton Bay (Council) (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
2.9
Not at all
Extremely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
2.9
Not at all
Extremely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Please rate how satisfied you are with Council's progress towards our vision of "Amazing Places: Natural Spaces"
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
Not at all
8%
12%
Slightly
21%
19%
Moderately
46%
46%
Very much
19%
19%
Extremely
6%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction with Council's progress towards our vision of "Amazing Places: Natural Spaces" (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2024 (n = 108)
2.9
Not at all
Extremely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
2.8
Not at all
Extremely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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Community, Belonging and Our City’s Identity in Samford Valley & surrounds in April 2025

My community is diverse, inclusive and socially connected
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Strongly disagree
3%
3%
Disagree
13%
14%
Neutral
34%
42%
Agree
46%
36%
Strongly agree
3%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
My community is resilient in times of adversity
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Disagree
4%
6%
Neutral
9%
26%
Agree
61%
56%
Strongly agree
25%
9%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
My community is healthy and active
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2649)
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Disagree
3%
13%
Neutral
26%
38%
Agree
62%
42%
Strongly agree
7%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
My community has opportunities for creative experiences (e.g. art, music, dance, theatre, festivals, etc)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Strongly disagree
1%
4%
Disagree
13%
19%
Neutral
28%
35%
Agree
52%
38%
Strongly agree
6%
5%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How would you rate your sense of belonging in your local community on a scale of 1 to 5?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
1 - I don't feel any sense of belonging with my local community
3%
11%
2
12%
17%
3
25%
38%
4
38%
24%
5 - I am very connected and have a strong sense of belonging with my local community
22%
10%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How would you rate your sense of belonging in your local community on a scale of 1 to 5? (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
3.6
1 - I don't feel any sense of belonging with my local community
5 - I am very connected and have a strong sense of belonging with my local community
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
3.0
1 - I don't feel any sense of belonging with my local community
5 - I am very connected and have a strong sense of belonging with my local community
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
If you were describing City of Moreton Bay to friends or family who don’t live here, what would you tell them are the most unique or special features of our city?
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Experiences with Council and Accessibility in Samford Valley & surrounds in April 2025

How satisfied are you with Council's work in environment protection and preservation (e.g. management of natural areas, animal habitats, waterways)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Very dissatisfied
11%
9%
Dissatisfied
22%
17%
Neutral
30%
24%
Satisfied
28%
36%
Very satisfied
9%
13%
I don't know
0%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Environment protection and preservation (e.g. management of natural areas, animal habitats, waterways) (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2629)
3.3
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with Council's work in sports, recreation and community venue provision (e.g. playing fields, public swimming pools, community halls, parks and playgrounds)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2648)
Very dissatisfied
2%
3%
Dissatisfied
8%
8%
Neutral
18%
22%
Satisfied
46%
47%
Very satisfied
24%
19%
I don't know
1%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Sports, recreation and community venue provision (e.g. playing fields, public swimming pools, community halls, parks and playgrounds) (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 81)
3.8
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2609)
3.7
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with Council's work in sport and recreation programs and activity provision (e.g. school holiday programs, Healthy & Active Moreton, training for community organisations)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2648)
Very dissatisfied
1%
2%
Dissatisfied
6%
8%
Neutral
39%
34%
Satisfied
33%
34%
Very satisfied
13%
13%
I don't know
8%
9%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Sport and recreation programs and activity provision (e.g. school holiday programs, Healthy & Active Moreton, training for community organisations) (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 76)
3.5
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2433)
3.5
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with Council's work in local road upgrades and maintenance (not State Government managed roads like the Bruce Highway)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Very dissatisfied
19%
18%
Dissatisfied
30%
29%
Neutral
15%
22%
Satisfied
30%
26%
Very satisfied
6%
4%
I don't know
0%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Local road upgrades and maintenance (not State Government managed roads like the Bruce Highway) (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
2.7
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2637)
2.7
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with Council's work in building and development management (e.g. town planning, development application processes)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2649)
Very dissatisfied
17%
21%
Dissatisfied
39%
27%
Neutral
25%
30%
Satisfied
13%
13%
Very satisfied
1%
3%
I don't know
5%
6%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Building and development management (e.g. town planning, development application processes) (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 78)
2.4
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2500)
2.5
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with Council's work in waste and recycling management (e.g. bin services, local waste and recycling facilities)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Very dissatisfied
2%
3%
Dissatisfied
8%
6%
Neutral
14%
15%
Satisfied
50%
45%
Very satisfied
26%
30%
I don't know
0%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Waste and recycling management (e.g. bin services, local waste and recycling facilities) (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
3.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2629)
3.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with Council's work in providing support for the business community?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2645)
Very dissatisfied
1%
3%
Dissatisfied
8%
7%
Neutral
43%
43%
Satisfied
29%
24%
Very satisfied
5%
5%
I don't know
14%
18%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Support for the business community (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 71)
3.3
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2218)
3.3
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with Council's work in community group support (e.g. grants and sponsorships)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2648)
Very dissatisfied
2%
3%
Dissatisfied
3%
7%
Neutral
48%
42%
Satisfied
33%
21%
Very satisfied
7%
6%
I don't know
7%
20%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Community group support (e.g. grants and sponsorships) (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 76)
3.4
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2147)
3.3
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with Council's work in natural disaster preparation and response (e.g. floods, bushfires)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Very dissatisfied
14%
6%
Dissatisfied
10%
8%
Neutral
21%
18%
Satisfied
42%
46%
Very satisfied
11%
20%
I don't know
2%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Natural disaster preparation and response (e.g. floods, bushfires) (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 80)
3.3
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2581)
3.7
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How important is Council’s work in planning for more housing and different types of housing?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Not at all important
10%
8%
Slightly important
7%
7%
Moderately important
14%
15%
Very important
30%
29%
Extremely important
34%
39%
I don't know
4%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How important is Council’s work in planning for areas where people can work closer to home?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2647)
Not at all important
10%
6%
Slightly important
5%
7%
Moderately important
30%
22%
Very important
30%
33%
Extremely important
22%
29%
I don't know
3%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How important is Council’s work in road safety, including for people walking or riding bikes?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2648)
Not at all important
1%
1%
Slightly important
7%
5%
Moderately important
21%
13%
Very important
30%
36%
Extremely important
42%
44%
I don't know
0%
0%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How important is Council’s work in attracting a wide range of cultural and sporting events to the city?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2647)
Not at all important
26%
13%
Slightly important
16%
16%
Moderately important
35%
33%
Very important
13%
24%
Extremely important
9%
13%
I don't know
0%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How important is Council’s work in climate change planning and response (e.g. emissions reduction, and adapting to climate changes and future natural disaster risks)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2649)
Not at all important
13%
15%
Slightly important
12%
11%
Moderately important
16%
17%
Very important
28%
23%
Extremely important
31%
32%
I don't know
0%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Do you, or somebody close to you, experience difficulties accessing Council spaces and services?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2649)
Yes
13%
17%
No
83%
76%
Prefer not to say
4%
7%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with the accessibility of Council's website?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 11)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 448)
Very dissatisfied
0%
9%
Dissatisfied
46%
10%
Neutral
16%
35%
Satisfied
23%
32%
Very satisfied
0%
6%
Unfamiliar with this
15%
7%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Council's website (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 9)
N/A
City of Moreton Bay (n = 410)
3.2
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with the accessibility of Customer service centres?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 11)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 448)
Very dissatisfied
0%
6%
Dissatisfied
15%
8%
Neutral
23%
36%
Satisfied
33%
28%
Very satisfied
0%
7%
Unfamiliar with this
28%
15%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Customer service centres (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 8)
N/A
City of Moreton Bay (n = 390)
3.2
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with the accessibility of Libraries?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 11)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 448)
Very dissatisfied
8%
3%
Dissatisfied
13%
7%
Neutral
16%
21%
Satisfied
27%
38%
Very satisfied
15%
26%
Unfamiliar with this
21%
5%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Libraries (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 9)
N/A
City of Moreton Bay (n = 428)
3.8
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with the accessibility of Art galleries and museums?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 11)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 449)
Very dissatisfied
0%
3%
Dissatisfied
13%
9%
Neutral
24%
32%
Satisfied
35%
30%
Very satisfied
0%
14%
Unfamiliar with this
28%
13%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Art galleries and museums (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 8)
N/A
City of Moreton Bay (n = 392)
3.5
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with the accessibility of Public swimming pools?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 11)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 448)
Very dissatisfied
16%
5%
Dissatisfied
0%
11%
Neutral
44%
26%
Satisfied
27%
36%
Very satisfied
0%
9%
Unfamiliar with this
13%
14%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Public swimming pools (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 10)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 394)
3.4
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with the accessibility of Local parks and playgrounds?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 11)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 449)
Very dissatisfied
8%
6%
Dissatisfied
8%
14%
Neutral
8%
23%
Satisfied
48%
41%
Very satisfied
15%
14%
Unfamiliar with this
13%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Local parks and playgrounds (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 10)
3.6
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 439)
3.4
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with the accessibility of Indoor sport and recreation facilities?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 11)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 449)
Very dissatisfied
8%
3%
Dissatisfied
8%
9%
Neutral
37%
31%
Satisfied
27%
30%
Very satisfied
0%
7%
Unfamiliar with this
20%
19%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Indoor sport and recreation facilities (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 9)
N/A
City of Moreton Bay (n = 361)
3.3
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with the accessibility of Environmental centres?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 11)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 449)
Very dissatisfied
8%
4%
Dissatisfied
0%
9%
Neutral
16%
33%
Satisfied
27%
27%
Very satisfied
0%
5%
Unfamiliar with this
49%
21%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Environmental centres (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 6)
N/A
City of Moreton Bay (n = 347)
3.3
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with the accessibility of Community halls?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 11)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 449)
Very dissatisfied
0%
3%
Dissatisfied
7%
9%
Neutral
24%
38%
Satisfied
48%
29%
Very satisfied
7%
5%
Unfamiliar with this
13%
17%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Community halls (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 10)
3.6
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 372)
3.3
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with the accessibility of Council programs (e.g. school holiday programs, and Healthy & Active Moreton)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 11)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 449)
Very dissatisfied
0%
3%
Dissatisfied
8%
10%
Neutral
24%
34%
Satisfied
15%
23%
Very satisfied
0%
7%
Unfamiliar with this
53%
22%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Council programs (e.g. school holiday programs, and Healthy & Active Moreton) (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 6)
N/A
City of Moreton Bay (n = 350)
3.3
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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Active and Public Transport in Samford Valley & surrounds in April 2025

If you currently use active transport, what are your main purposes for travel?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2649)
For leisure or social activities (e.g. visiting friends/family, dining out, attending events, fitness)
29%
42%
To get to essential services and businesses (e.g. medical appointments, grocery shopping)
17%
22%
To get to work
16%
18%
To get to public transport stops
10%
16%
To get to education (e.g. school, TAFE, university, training courses)
3%
7%
I do not use active transport
51%
40%
Other
4%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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What would encourage you or your family to use active transport more often?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2651)
More footpaths, bike paths or shared paths
41%
39%
More bike lanes separated from cars
30%
28%
Safer road crossings for people walking (raised crossings, traffic lights)
19%
25%
Better lighting on paths for use at night
16%
33%
Wider paths
13%
25%
Paths with more shade
11%
28%
Paths with better surfaces
9%
26%
Better signage with directions
8%
10%
Paths that are more accessible for prams, mobility aids, etc
6%
16%
Nothing - the paths and bikeways I use meet my needs
15%
11%
Nothing - I’m unlikely to use active transport more often
16%
17%
Other
13%
7%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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If there were better paths, bikeways and public transport in your area, would the way you prefer to travel change?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2648)
Yes
64%
52%
No
21%
27%
I'm not sure
15%
21%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
If there were better paths, bikeways and public transport in your area, what would be your preferred way to travel to work?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2642)
Public transport (trains and buses)
34%
35%
Active transport (walking or riding a bike, push scooter, skateboard or similar)
14%
14%
Personal transport (cars, motorbikes, etc)
24%
32%
I don’t travel to these types of locations
29%
18%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
If there were better paths, bikeways and public transport in your area, what would be your preferred way to travel to education (e.g. school, TAFE, university, training courses)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2640)
Public transport (trains and buses)
26%
22%
Active transport (walking or riding a bike, push scooter, skateboard or similar)
10%
12%
Personal transport (cars, motorbikes, etc)
10%
15%
I don’t travel to these types of locations
53%
51%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
If there were better paths, bikeways and public transport in your area, what would be your preferred way to travel to essential services and businesses (e.g. medical appointments, grocery shopping)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2644)
Public transport (trains and buses)
24%
16%
Active transport (walking or riding a bike, push scooter, skateboard or similar)
18%
20%
Personal transport (cars, motorbikes, etc)
53%
60%
I don’t travel to these types of locations
5%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
If there were better paths, bikeways and public transport in your area, what would be your preferred way to travel to public transport stops?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2641)
Public transport (trains and buses)
33%
25%
Active transport (walking or riding a bike, push scooter, skateboard or similar)
20%
30%
Personal transport (cars, motorbikes, etc)
28%
27%
I don’t travel to these types of locations
19%
18%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
If there were better paths, bikeways and public transport in your area, what would be your preferred way to travel to leisure or social activities (e.g. visiting friends/family, dining out, attending events, fitness)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2646)
Public transport (trains and buses)
25%
22%
Active transport (walking or riding a bike, push scooter, skateboard or similar)
25%
23%
Personal transport (cars, motorbikes, etc)
47%
50%
I don’t travel to these types of locations
3%
5%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Would you like to answer some more important questions about transport?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 80)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2570)
Yes, I would like to answer some more important questions about transport
70%
57%
No, I would like to skip to the next set of questions about communicating with Council
30%
43%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use the bus?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 57)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1386)
Never
50%
39%
Rarely
37%
46%
1-2 times per week
6%
10%
3+ times per week
7%
6%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use community transport/shuttle bus?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 56)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1362)
Never
89%
78%
Rarely
9%
19%
1-2 times per week
1%
2%
3+ times per week
0%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use the train?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 56)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1384)
Never
17%
11%
Rarely
47%
50%
1-2 times per week
12%
21%
3+ times per week
23%
18%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use taxis/ride share?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 57)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1375)
Never
40%
42%
Rarely
46%
50%
1-2 times per week
10%
6%
3+ times per week
4%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use personal transport (car, motorcycle, etc)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 57)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1380)
Never
0%
2%
Rarely
0%
3%
1-2 times per week
6%
10%
3+ times per week
94%
85%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use an electric scooter or electric bike?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 57)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1368)
Never
93%
84%
Rarely
2%
7%
1-2 times per week
0%
5%
3+ times per week
5%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use a mobility scooter?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 57)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1379)
Never
100%
98%
Rarely
0%
1%
1-2 times per week
0%
1%
3+ times per week
0%
0%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently walk?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 57)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1372)
Never
13%
6%
Rarely
13%
19%
1-2 times per week
36%
29%
3+ times per week
38%
46%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently ride a bike?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 57)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1380)
Never
51%
50%
Rarely
32%
25%
1-2 times per week
8%
14%
3+ times per week
9%
10%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use other wheeled devices (e.g. push scooter, skateboard)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 57)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1377)
Never
94%
88%
Rarely
4%
7%
1-2 times per week
2%
2%
3+ times per week
0%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How do you feel when using the bus?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 57)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1386)
1 - Very calm, comfortable or relaxed
28%
15%
2
5%
5%
3
5%
8%
4
9%
7%
5
3%
10%
6
4%
5%
7
3%
5%
8
6%
5%
9
1%
1%
10 - Very stressed, anxious or frustrated
4%
7%
I don't use this
30%
32%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How do you feel when using the train?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 55)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1346)
1 - Very calm, comfortable or relaxed
41%
27%
2
13%
12%
3
10%
15%
4
1%
9%
5
3%
9%
6
6%
6%
7
4%
6%
8
3%
3%
9
0%
1%
10 - Very stressed, anxious or frustrated
5%
4%
I don't use this
15%
8%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How do you feel when using personal transport (car, motorcycle, etc)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 56)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1370)
1 - Very calm, comfortable or relaxed
48%
36%
2
7%
13%
3
11%
14%
4
4%
7%
5
6%
8%
6
6%
5%
7
10%
5%
8
3%
5%
9
2%
1%
10 - Very stressed, anxious or frustrated
3%
5%
I don't use this
0%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How do you feel when using an electric scooter or electric bike?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 56)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1372)
1 - Very calm, comfortable or relaxed
3%
4%
2
5%
2%
3
0%
5%
4
1%
3%
5
0%
2%
6
0%
1%
7
1%
1%
8
0%
2%
9
0%
1%
10 - Very stressed, anxious or frustrated
2%
2%
I don't use this
87%
78%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How do you feel when walking?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 57)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1376)
1 - Very calm, comfortable or relaxed
47%
30%
2
12%
14%
3
14%
14%
4
7%
10%
5
6%
10%
6
3%
5%
7
0%
4%
8
1%
4%
9
0%
1%
10 - Very stressed, anxious or frustrated
2%
2%
I don't use this
7%
5%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How do you feel when riding a bike?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 57)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1368)
1 - Very calm, comfortable or relaxed
20%
10%
2
1%
7%
3
1%
9%
4
4%
6%
5
7%
6%
6
0%
3%
7
7%
4%
8
1%
3%
9
0%
1%
10 - Very stressed, anxious or frustrated
3%
2%
I don't use this
54%
49%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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Communicating with Council in Samford Valley & surrounds in April 2025

Where do you prefer to get information about current Council decisions and projects from?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2651)
Local Councillors’ newsletters
40%
27%
Council's website
39%
44%
Email from Council
22%
21%
Electronic newsletters from Council
21%
18%
Council's social media
21%
32%
Other social media pages (e.g. local community pages)
20%
19%
Other community-produced newsletters (e.g. local community groups)
15%
6%
Letter or flyer in my letterbox
13%
19%
Information with my rates notice
11%
12%
Media (e.g. tv, radio, newspapers, online)
11%
15%
Local Councillor's social media
8%
18%
Talking to Council officers
4%
4%
Signs/billboards placed in my local area (e.g. at parks, in libraries, beside the road)
3%
7%
Other
2%
2%
None of the above
2%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Where else do you prefer to get information about current Council decisions and projects from?
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How do you prefer to provide feedback or information to Council (e.g. tell us about a problem, opportunity or comment on a project)?
Samford Valley & surrounds 2025 (n = 82)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Moreton Says surveys like this one
51%
60%
Emailing Council
34%
33%
Phoning Council’s Call Centre
25%
19%
Using Snap Send Solve (website or app)
22%
22%
Via Council’s websites
22%
31%
Contacting my local Councillor
19%
14%
In person at a Customer Service Centre
10%
8%
In person at meetings or workshops with Council staff
5%
4%
Making a formal submission on proposals, projects or plans
5%
5%
Commenting on Council’s social media
4%
10%
In person at local community events (e.g. Council displays at local markets)
2%
5%
Posting a letter to Council
2%
1%
Other
0%
1%
None of the above
2%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How else do you prefer to provide feedback or information to Council (e.g. tell us about a problem, opportunity or comment on a project)?
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