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City of Moreton Bay community views

The Community Views team surveyed 72 residents from Samford Valley & surrounds in September 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.

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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 2025

What are the top three issues facing your local area in City of Moreton Bay?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2738)
Transport
47%
33%
Inflation/cost of living
42%
45%
Housing/price of housing
36%
39%
Environmental concerns
30%
21%
Crime/law and order
28%
40%
Population/overpopulation
22%
23%
Healthcare/hospitals
18%
18%
Household debt/personal debt
16%
6%
Petrol prices/fuel
15%
13%
The economy
13%
11%
Poverty/inequality
8%
14%
Immigration
8%
7%
Taxation
7%
5%
Defence
5%
1%
Education
4%
7%
Issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
2%
1%
Race relations/racism
1%
1%
Unemployment
0%
4%
Drug/alcohol abuse
0%
11%
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City of Moreton Bay
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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 Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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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Mean score: Comfort with Council using recycled water for non-drinking purposes
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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%
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Mean score: Confident prepared for severe storms
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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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Mean score: Confident prepared for floods
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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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How confident are you that you are prepared for significant storm tides?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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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Mean score: Confident prepared for significant storm tides
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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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How confident are you that you are prepared for bushfires?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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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Mean score: Confident prepared for bushfires
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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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Mean score: Confident prepared for cyclones
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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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Mean score: Confident prepared for heatwaves
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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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Mean score: Under pressure I stay focused, I think clearly, and I can prioritise my tasks
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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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Mean score: I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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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Mean score: Living where I do puts me at risk of being impacted by natural hazards or disasters
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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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Mean score: I am concerned about the level of risk to my home from natural hazards or disasters
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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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Mean score: I follow news outlets on social media to stay informed about natural hazards and disasters
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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%
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Mean score: I follow relevant disaster organisations on social media to receive updates on natural hazards and disasters
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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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Mean score: I engage with my community forum / page on social media to gather more information about natural hazards and disasters
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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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Mean score: How important is it that new development is well designed, diverse and liveable in new urban neighbourhoods?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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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When thinking about changes in existing urban neighbourhoods, is your preference:
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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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How much information do you need about what Council is doing to plan for new transport and infrastructure corridors?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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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How much information do you need about what Council is doing to respond to new information on biodiversity protection?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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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How much information do you need about what Council is doing to consider character and place identity outcomes for future development?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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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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 Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (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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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 Sep-24 (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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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 Sep-24 (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 2025

What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in providing facilities and services that respond to community needs?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2736)
Very dissatisfied
5%
7%
Dissatisfied
27%
14%
Neutral
27%
33%
Satisfied
40%
40%
Very satisfied
2%
6%
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Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
41%
30%
19%
11%
34%
36%
16%
14%
Sep-25
27%
40%
27%
7%
33%
40%
14%
14%
Mean score: What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in providing facilities and services that respond to community needs?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.1
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2736)
3.2
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
3.1
3.2
Sep-25
3.1
3.2
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 Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2734)
Very dissatisfied
16%
12%
Dissatisfied
26%
19%
Neutral
30%
35%
Satisfied
25%
29%
Very satisfied
3%
5%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
44%
28%
19%
9%
44%
24%
20%
12%
Sep-25
30%
25%
26%
19%
35%
29%
19%
17%
Mean score: 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 Sep-25 (n = 72)
2.8
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2734)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
3.0
3.0
Sep-25
2.8
3.0
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in financial sustainability?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2732)
Very dissatisfied
11%
11%
Dissatisfied
21%
17%
Neutral
42%
45%
Satisfied
23%
23%
Very satisfied
4%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
63%
21%
7%
8%
55%
21%
7%
16%
Sep-25
42%
23%
11%
25%
45%
23%
11%
21%
Mean score: What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in financial sustainability?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2732)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
3.0
3.0
Sep-25
2.9
2.9
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in representation and advocacy on behalf of the community?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2733)
Very dissatisfied
15%
12%
Dissatisfied
29%
18%
Neutral
31%
41%
Satisfied
21%
25%
Very satisfied
2%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
43%
26%
23%
8%
46%
19%
22%
14%
Sep-25
31%
29%
21%
18%
41%
18%
25%
17%
Mean score: What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in representation and advocacy on behalf of the community?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
2.7
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2733)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
2.8
2.9
Sep-25
2.7
2.9
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in community consultation and engagement?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2734)
Very dissatisfied
20%
13%
Dissatisfied
22%
17%
Neutral
21%
35%
Satisfied
34%
30%
Very satisfied
3%
5%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
33%
28%
27%
12%
38%
21%
26%
16%
Sep-25
21%
22%
34%
23%
35%
17%
30%
18%
Mean score: What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in community consultation and engagement?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
2.8
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2734)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
2.9
2.9
Sep-25
2.8
3.0
How much contact have you had with people from Council in the last 3 months?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2738)
No contact
54%
51%
Some contact
31%
40%
A great deal of contact
15%
9%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
54%
35%
11%
50%
42%
8%
Sep-25
54%
31%
15%
51%
40%
9%
How would you rate the level of effort you had to put into your interaction with Council to satisfy your needs?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 34)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1292)
1 - Very high effort
13%
12%
2 - High effort
29%
23%
3 - Moderate effort
33%
37%
4 - Low effort
18%
20%
5 - Very low effort
8%
7%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
34%
30%
16%
20%
26%
35%
16%
23%
Sep-25
29%
33%
13%
25%
23%
37%
12%
28%
Mean score: Effort required in interaction with Council to satisfy needs
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 34)
2.8
1 - Very high effort
5 - Very low effort
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1292)
2.9
1 - Very high effort
5 - Very low effort
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
2.6
2.7
Sep-25
2.8
2.9
Please rate how much you trust Council to act responsibly
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2730)
Not at all
16%
15%
Slightly
25%
21%
Moderately
47%
41%
Very much
12%
20%
Extremely
1%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
48%
29%
14%
9%
44%
19%
20%
17%
Sep-25
47%
25%
12%
17%
41%
21%
20%
19%
Mean score: Please rate how much you trust Council to act responsibly
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
2.6
Not at all
Extremely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2730)
2.8
Not at all
Extremely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
2.8
2.8
Sep-25
2.6
2.8
Please rate how much you approve of City of Moreton Bay (Council)
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2737)
Not at all
11%
12%
Slightly
32%
19%
Moderately
43%
40%
Very much
13%
24%
Extremely
2%
5%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
54%
22%
15%
9%
45%
19%
22%
15%
Sep-25
43%
32%
13%
13%
40%
19%
24%
17%
Mean score: Please rate how much you approve of City of Moreton Bay (Council)
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
2.6
Not at all
Extremely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2737)
2.9
Not at all
Extremely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
2.9
2.9
Sep-25
2.6
2.9
Please rate how satisfied you are with Council's progress towards our vision of "Amazing Places: Natural Spaces"
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2737)
Not at all
21%
14%
Slightly
21%
19%
Moderately
33%
39%
Very much
25%
24%
Extremely
1%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
46%
21%
19%
14%
46%
19%
19%
16%
Sep-25
33%
21%
25%
22%
39%
19%
24%
18%
Mean score: Satisfaction with Council's progress towards our vision of "Amazing Places: Natural Spaces"
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
2.7
Not at all
Extremely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2737)
2.9
Not at all
Extremely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
2.9
2.8
Sep-25
2.7
2.9
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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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: How would you rate your sense of belonging in your local community on a scale of 1 to 5?
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Environment protection and preservation (e.g. management of natural areas, animal habitats, waterways)
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Sports, recreation and community venue provision (e.g. playing fields, public swimming pools, community halls, parks and playgrounds)
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Sport and recreation programs and activity provision (e.g. school holiday programs, Healthy & Active Moreton, training for community organisations)
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Local road upgrades and maintenance (not State Government managed roads like the Bruce Highway)
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Building and development management (e.g. town planning, development application processes)
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Waste and recycling management (e.g. bin services, local waste and recycling facilities)
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Support for the business community
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Community group support (e.g. grants and sponsorships)
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Natural disaster preparation and response (e.g. floods, bushfires)
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Accessibility of Council's website
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Accessibility of Customer service centres
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Accessibility of Libraries
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Accessibility of Art galleries and museums
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Accessibility of Public swimming pools
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Accessibility of Local parks and playgrounds
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Accessibility of Indoor sport and recreation facilities
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Accessibility of Environmental centres
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Accessibility of Community halls
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
Mean score: Satisfaction - Accessibility of Council programs (e.g. school holiday programs, and Healthy & Active Moreton)
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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
What are the other purpose(s) for travel?
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What would encourage you or your family to use active transport more often?
Samford Valley & surrounds Apr-25 (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
What other things would encourage you or your family to use active transport more often?
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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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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 Apr-25 (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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Lifestyle in Samford Valley & surrounds in September 2025

There is plenty to do, such as visit local markets, shops, restaurants, and parks or natural spaces
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2568)
Strongly disagree
1%
6%
Disagree
17%
13%
Neutral
7%
19%
Agree
57%
49%
Strongly agree
17%
13%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: There is plenty to do, such as visit local markets, shops, restaurants, and parks or natural spaces
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.7
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2568)
3.5
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
There are affordable activities for all ages
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2569)
Strongly disagree
0%
5%
Disagree
18%
20%
Neutral
35%
32%
Agree
37%
37%
Strongly agree
10%
6%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: There are affordable activities for all ages
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.4
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2569)
3.2
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
There is a good range of community and sporting events to attend or participate in
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2567)
Strongly disagree
3%
4%
Disagree
7%
12%
Neutral
14%
29%
Agree
61%
47%
Strongly agree
15%
7%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: There is a good range of community and sporting events to attend or participate in
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.8
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2567)
3.4
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
It is environmentally conscious
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2565)
Strongly disagree
5%
9%
Disagree
12%
19%
Neutral
30%
34%
Agree
36%
34%
Strongly agree
17%
5%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: It is environmentally conscious
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.5
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2565)
3.1
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
It is respectful of diversity (culture, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age)
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2567)
Strongly disagree
1%
4%
Disagree
8%
10%
Neutral
37%
39%
Agree
41%
41%
Strongly agree
14%
7%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: It is respectful of diversity (culture, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age)
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.6
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2567)
3.4
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
It is accessible and inclusive for people with a disability (long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments)
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2567)
Strongly disagree
8%
6%
Disagree
21%
16%
Neutral
37%
37%
Agree
32%
36%
Strongly agree
3%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: It is accessible and inclusive for people with a disability (long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments)
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.0
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2567)
3.2
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Which of the following activities do you enjoy doing or attending in your spare time?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2738)
Outdoor recreation
64%
51%
Being active in public outdoor spaces
62%
69%
General exercise
47%
48%
Activities with animals (dog walking, horse riding, etc)
47%
41%
Participating in activities organised by others
43%
32%
Social gatherings in public outdoor spaces
38%
39%
Visiting art galleries to see exhibitions and participate in workshops and activities
27%
23%
Watching family members play sport or other activities
26%
26%
Visiting libraries to borrow books, attend programs and activities, etc.
26%
32%
Creative activations in outdoor spaces
24%
26%
Visiting museums to participate in creative workshops and explore exhibitions
24%
25%
Playing sport as part of a club
23%
15%
Using park equipment
20%
30%
Participating in groups/classes
19%
20%
Watching organised sporting activities
14%
15%
Participating in activities organised by Council
10%
20%
Other
13%
9%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What other activity do you enjoy doing or attending in your spare time?
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Local Parks in Samford Valley & surrounds in September 2025

Why do you go to the local parks near your home?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2738)
To enjoy nature
50%
50%
To go to community events, activities and/or markets
42%
34%
To rest and relax
38%
38%
For individual health and fitness
36%
41%
To meet friends and/or family
31%
31%
To exercise my pets
30%
36%
To play with my children
24%
25%
To play with my grandchildren
16%
14%
For group-based health and fitness activities
7%
7%
For outings with people with a disability
3%
5%
To play with other children in my care
3%
5%
For school/childcare excursions
0%
2%
Other
4%
3%
I don’t go to my local park
12%
10%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
For what other reason do you go to the local park near your home?
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Why don't you go to your local park?
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It is easy for me to get to my local park using active transport (e.g. walking, cycling)
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2735)
Strongly disagree
20%
6%
Disagree
25%
9%
Neutral
11%
12%
Agree
36%
45%
Strongly agree
8%
28%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: It is easy for me to get to my local park using active transport (e.g. walking, cycling)
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
2.9
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2735)
3.8
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
My local park is big enough to meet my local community’s needs
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2735)
Strongly disagree
8%
7%
Disagree
19%
14%
Neutral
15%
19%
Agree
47%
44%
Strongly agree
11%
16%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: My local park is big enough to meet my local community’s needs
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.3
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2735)
3.5
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
The play facilities in my local park meet the needs of people of all ages in my local community
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 71)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2732)
Strongly disagree
14%
9%
Disagree
14%
20%
Neutral
32%
26%
Agree
31%
35%
Strongly agree
9%
10%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: The play facilities in my local park meet the needs of people of all ages in my local community
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 71)
3.1
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2732)
3.2
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
The picnic facilities in my local park meet my local community’s needs
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 71)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2733)
Strongly disagree
14%
10%
Disagree
23%
21%
Neutral
19%
24%
Agree
36%
35%
Strongly agree
8%
10%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: The picnic facilities in my local park meet my local community’s needs
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 71)
3.0
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2733)
3.1
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
My local park has plenty of shade
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 71)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2733)
Strongly disagree
9%
7%
Disagree
18%
17%
Neutral
21%
21%
Agree
42%
44%
Strongly agree
10%
12%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: My local park has plenty of shade
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 71)
3.3
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2733)
3.4
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
My local park is accessible for people with a disability or with other mobility challenges (e.g. parents with prams)
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 71)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2733)
Strongly disagree
13%
7%
Disagree
6%
11%
Neutral
34%
27%
Agree
40%
43%
Strongly agree
8%
11%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: My local park is accessible for people with a disability or with other mobility challenges (e.g. parents with prams)
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 71)
3.2
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2733)
3.4
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
If you travel to parks further away from home, what are your main reasons for going to those parks?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2738)
Better park facilities (e.g. paths, toilets, picnic shelters)
28%
45%
More suitable for meet ups with family and friends
22%
20%
Easier to travel by car and find a car park
19%
15%
Community events / markets held there
18%
15%
More open space that allows many uses and user groups
16%
24%
Playground equipment better suited to the age of children in my care
10%
21%
Group activities held there
6%
5%
More shade
6%
15%
Better fitness/exercise equipment
3%
7%
More accessible playground equipment
1%
3%
Easier to get there via public or active transport
1%
3%
Accessible park facilities that cater for people with disabilities
1%
4%
Other
18%
12%
I don’t travel to parks further away from home
29%
20%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
For what other reason are you going to parks further away from your home?
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Arts & Culture in Samford Valley & surrounds in September 2025

It is important to have access to affordable and accessible creative activities and experiences
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2737)
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Disagree
6%
3%
Neutral
17%
14%
Agree
39%
44%
Strongly agree
35%
36%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: It is important to have access to affordable and accessible creative activities and experiences
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
4.0
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2737)
4.1
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
It is important to be able to access the work of national and international artists, writers, musicians, performers and creatives in City of Moreton Bay
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2735)
Strongly disagree
1%
3%
Disagree
6%
6%
Neutral
25%
23%
Agree
42%
43%
Strongly agree
25%
26%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: It is important to be able to access the work of national and international artists, writers, musicians, performers and creatives in City of Moreton Bay
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.8
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2735)
3.8
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
It is important that Council supports the local arts sector including local artists, musicians, performers, speakers, writers and creatives
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2735)
Strongly disagree
4%
3%
Disagree
6%
4%
Neutral
17%
16%
Agree
38%
43%
Strongly agree
34%
34%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: It is important that Council supports the local arts sector including local artists, musicians, performers, speakers, writers and creatives
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.9
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2735)
4.0
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How welcoming and inclusive do you find Museums?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2738)
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
0%
1%
A little welcoming and inclusive
2%
7%
Moderately welcoming and inclusive
16%
29%
Very welcoming and inclusive
48%
37%
Unfamiliar with this place or space
34%
26%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: How welcoming and inclusive do you find Museums?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 50)
3.7
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
Very welcoming and inclusive
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2028)
3.4
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
Very welcoming and inclusive
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How welcoming and inclusive do you find Galleries?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2737)
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
0%
2%
A little welcoming and inclusive
1%
9%
Moderately welcoming and inclusive
24%
28%
Very welcoming and inclusive
37%
31%
Unfamiliar with this place or space
38%
30%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: How welcoming and inclusive do you find Galleries?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 47)
3.6
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
Very welcoming and inclusive
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1942)
3.3
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
Very welcoming and inclusive
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How welcoming and inclusive do you find Libraries?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2738)
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
1%
1%
A little welcoming and inclusive
4%
5%
Moderately welcoming and inclusive
20%
21%
Very welcoming and inclusive
51%
61%
Unfamiliar with this place or space
24%
13%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: How welcoming and inclusive do you find Libraries?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 58)
3.6
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
Very welcoming and inclusive
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2414)
3.6
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
Very welcoming and inclusive
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How welcoming and inclusive do you find Sporting clubs?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2733)
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
1%
3%
A little welcoming and inclusive
10%
9%
Moderately welcoming and inclusive
28%
28%
Very welcoming and inclusive
34%
35%
Unfamiliar with this place or space
27%
25%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: How welcoming and inclusive do you find Sporting clubs?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 50)
3.3
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
Very welcoming and inclusive
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2004)
3.3
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
Very welcoming and inclusive
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How welcoming and inclusive do you find Festivals and events?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2736)
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
1%
2%
A little welcoming and inclusive
2%
8%
Moderately welcoming and inclusive
30%
30%
Very welcoming and inclusive
50%
47%
Unfamiliar with this place or space
17%
13%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: How welcoming and inclusive do you find Festivals and events?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 60)
3.5
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
Very welcoming and inclusive
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2349)
3.4
Not at all welcoming and inclusive
Very welcoming and inclusive
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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Waste Management in Samford Valley & surrounds in September 2025

How much of a difference do you feel correctly sorting your waste and recycling makes for the environment and reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2737)
No difference
12%
11%
Minor difference
19%
16%
Moderate difference
23%
28%
Significant difference
47%
44%
I don't sort my waste and recycling
0%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: How much of a difference do you feel correctly sorting your waste and recycling makes for the environment and reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.0
No difference
Significant difference
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2716)
3.1
No difference
Significant difference
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How confident are you in correctly sorting your household waste into the right bins?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2735)
Not at all confident
0%
2%
A little confident
1%
5%
Moderately confident
35%
25%
Very confident
64%
67%
Not applicable
0%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: How confident are you in correctly sorting your household waste into the right bins?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.6
Not at all confident
Very confident
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2711)
3.6
Not at all confident
Very confident
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Where do you get information about waste and recycling services?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2735)
Council website
67%
57%
Waste facility staff
29%
17%
Bin stickers/magnets
22%
31%
Friends and family
19%
19%
Social media
18%
26%
Local media
15%
16%
Other
12%
9%
I don't look for information about this
10%
13%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What other channel do you use to get information about waste and recycling services?
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Advocacy in Samford Valley & surrounds in September 2025

How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to live?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2737)
1 - Very unlikely
1%
5%
2
7%
8%
3 - Neutral
17%
19%
4
55%
46%
5 - Very likely
20%
22%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
37%
31%
24%
8%
35%
33%
22%
10%
Sep-25
55%
20%
17%
8%
46%
22%
19%
13%
Mean score: How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to live?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.9
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2737)
3.7
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
3.8
3.9
Sep-25
3.9
3.7
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to work?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2735)
1 - Very unlikely
3%
5%
2
11%
13%
3 - Neutral
50%
35%
4
27%
35%
5 - Very likely
9%
12%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
44%
23%
22%
10%
39%
28%
21%
12%
Sep-25
50%
27%
9%
14%
35%
35%
12%
17%
Mean score: How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to work?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.3
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2735)
3.4
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
3.5
3.5
Sep-25
3.3
3.4
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 Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2737)
1 - Very unlikely
3%
5%
2
9%
12%
3 - Neutral
40%
36%
4
38%
36%
5 - Very likely
11%
11%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
45%
26%
19%
10%
40%
28%
19%
13%
Sep-25
40%
38%
11%
11%
36%
36%
11%
17%
Mean score: 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 Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.5
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2737)
3.3
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
3.5
3.5
Sep-25
3.5
3.3
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 Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2737)
1 - Very unlikely
8%
7%
2
24%
17%
3 - Neutral
37%
38%
4
25%
30%
5 - Very likely
7%
8%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
58%
17%
11%
14%
43%
24%
17%
16%
Sep-25
37%
25%
7%
31%
38%
30%
8%
24%
Mean score: How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to study?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
3.0
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2737)
3.2
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
3.2
3.3
Sep-25
3.0
3.2
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to visit?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2738)
1 - Very unlikely
0%
4%
2
3%
10%
3 - Neutral
13%
17%
4
44%
43%
5 - Very likely
40%
26%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
41%
41%
10%
8%
32%
40%
19%
9%
Sep-25
44%
40%
13%
3%
43%
26%
17%
14%
Mean score: How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to visit?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-25 (n = 72)
4.2
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2738)
3.8
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Samford Valley & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Sep-24
4.1
4.0
Sep-25
4.2
3.8
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Council Responsiveness in Samford Valley & surrounds in September 2024

How would you rate Council’s responsiveness to maintaining/fixing footpaths?
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3703)
Very dissatisfied
8%
11%
Dissatisfied
16%
20%
Neutral
52%
42%
Satisfied
21%
24%
Very satisfied
3%
3%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: Council responsiveness: Maintaining/fixing footpaths
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
Very dissatisfied
2%
6%
Dissatisfied
7%
13%
Neutral
44%
38%
Satisfied
39%
36%
Very satisfied
7%
7%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: Council responsiveness - Maintaining/fixing parks and playgrounds
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
Very dissatisfied
19%
19%
Dissatisfied
30%
26%
Neutral
21%
29%
Satisfied
29%
23%
Very satisfied
2%
3%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: Council responsiveness - Maintaining/fixing roads
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (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 Sep-24 (n = 108)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
Very dissatisfied
1%
7%
Dissatisfied
6%
13%
Neutral
63%
54%
Satisfied
27%
23%
Very satisfied
3%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Mean score: Council responsiveness - Maintaining/fixing public toilets
Samford Valley & surrounds Sep-24 (n = 108)
3.2
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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Additional Comments in Samford Valley & surrounds in April 2025