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The Community Views team surveyed 108 residents from Samford Valley & surrounds in September 2024.

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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.

Concerns & ideas in Samford Valley & surrounds

What are the top three issues facing your local area in City of Moreton Bay?
Samford Valley & surrounds (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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%
Poverty/inequality
6%
13%
Taxation
6%
3%
Education
6%
5%
Immigration
3%
4%
Issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
3%
2%
Household debt/personal debt
2%
6%
Defence
2%
1%
Drug/alcohol abuse
1%
9%
Unemployment
1%
4%
Race relations/racism
0%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower

Sustainability and the Environment in Samford Valley & surrounds

What are the five most important actions you think Council could take to contribute to a healthy environment and sustainable city?
Samford Valley & surrounds (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 a third collection service for food organics and garden organics (FOGO)
17%
25%
Provide support to help equip residents and businesses to respond to climate change
17%
14%
Provide free electric vehicle parking and charging
16%
10%
Other
16%
12%
Community education on actions to improve sustainability
14%
16%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What prevents you from living a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle?
Samford Valley & surrounds (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3707)
Cost
46%
59%
Nothing
26%
18%
Other
19%
12%
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%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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%
Store solar energy in batteries for use during peak evening hours
38%
37%
Advocate to State and Federal governments to change building standards for new developments
38%
34%
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%
Education and awareness events and online information
11%
19%
Use e-scooters or e-bikes to replace car trips
11%
12%
Replace gas appliances and machinery in homes and businesses with electric alternatives
8%
10%
Other
6%
7%
Buy green power
2%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Comfort with Council using recycled water for non-drinking purposes (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds (n = 108)
4.8
1 - Not at all comfortable
5 - Very comfortable
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3712)
4.5
1 - Not at all comfortable
5 - Very comfortable
Significantly higher
Significantly lower

Natural Hazard Preparations in Samford Valley & surrounds

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

Long-Term City Planning in Samford Valley & surrounds

How important is it that new development is well designed, diverse and liveable in new urban neighbourhoods?
Samford Valley & surrounds (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3711)
1 - Not very important
0%
2%
2
0%
1%
3 - Moderately important
2%
6%
4
10%
16%
5 - Very important
88%
76%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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 (n = 108)
4.9
1 - Not very important
5 - Very important
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3711)
4.6
1 - Not very important
5 - Very important
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
When thinking about changes in existing urban neighbourhoods, is your preference:
Samford Valley & surrounds (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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%
Significantly higher
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 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to plan for new transport and infrastructure corridors?
Samford Valley & surrounds (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to respond to new information on natural hazards?
Samford Valley & surrounds (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to respond to new information on biodiversity protection?
Samford Valley & surrounds (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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%
Significantly higher
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 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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%
Significantly higher
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 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to plan for new technologies?
Samford Valley & surrounds (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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%
Significantly higher
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 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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%
Significantly higher
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 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower

Our City and Council in Samford Valley & surrounds

How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to live?
Samford Valley & surrounds (n = 108)
6%
3%
24%
37%
31%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3713)
5%
5%
22%
35%
33%
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 live? (Mean score out of 5)
Samford Valley & surrounds (n = 108)
3.8
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
6%
4%
44%
23%
22%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
3.5
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
6%
5%
45%
26%
19%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
3.5
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
6%
8%
58%
17%
11%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
3.2
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
5%
4%
10%
41%
41%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
4.1
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
6%
19%
41%
30%
6%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
3.1
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
7%
19%
44%
28%
2%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
7%
7%
63%
21%
1%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
7%
26%
43%
23%
1%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
2.8
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
8%
28%
33%
27%
4%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
4%
16%
30%
34%
16%
1 - Very low effort
2
3 - Moderate effort
4
5 - Very high effort
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
3.4
1 - Very low effort
5 - Very high effort
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
8%
16%
52%
21%
3%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
2%
7%
44%
39%
7%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
3.4
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
19%
30%
21%
29%
2%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
2.7
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
1%
6%
63%
27%
3%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
3.2
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
2.8
Not at all
Extremely
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
2.9
Not at all
Extremely
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (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 (n = 108)
2.9
Not at all
Extremely
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3709)
2.8
Not at all
Extremely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower