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City of Moreton Bay community views

The Community Views team surveyed 208 residents from The Hills District & surrounds in April 2025.

The Hills District & surrounds in City of Moreton Bay

The Hills District & surrounds is made up of Albany Creek, Ferny Hills, Eatons Hill, Everton Hills, Arana Hills, and Bunya.

Living in The Hills District & surrounds in April 2025

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The Hills District & 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
Samford Valley & surrounds
57.0
Strathpine & surrounds
53.9
Woodford - D'Aguilar & surrounds
48.6
Collected April 2025

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

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

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The Hills District & surrounds Overall Liveability Index

The Hills District & surrounds Overall Liveability Index 57.5

City of Moreton Bay Overall Liveability Index

City of Moreton Bay Overall Liveability Index 55.1

The Hills District & surrounds
City of Moreton Bay
Importance
Experience
Feeling safe
Importance
Experience
63%
7.0
70%
5.7
Natural environment
Importance
Experience
62%
7.5
59%
7.1
Public transport
Importance
Experience
60%
4.6
43%
5.1
A lack of road congestion
Importance
Experience
44%
3.6
43%
3.8
Affordable decent housing
Importance
Experience
41%
4.6
41%
4.4
Health services
Importance
Experience
41%
6.1
43%
6.0
Sense of community
Importance
Experience
32%
6.2
32%
5.7
Making your way
Importance
Experience
24%
4.9
29%
4.9
Shopping, leisure & dining
Importance
Experience
24%
5.9
33%
5.6
Education
Importance
Experience
23%
6.1
17%
5.8
Social cohesion
Importance
Experience
22%
5.9
20%
5.9
Sports and recreation
Importance
Experience
15%
6.8
11%
6.5
Opportunity for all
Importance
Experience
15%
5.6
15%
5.5
Cultural facilities
Importance
Experience
15%
5.3
17%
5.9
A prosperous economy
Importance
Experience
10%
6.0
13%
5.4
Good job prospects
Importance
Experience
9%
5.1
16%
4.8
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Concerns in The Hills District & surrounds in September 2024

What are the top three issues facing your local area in City of Moreton Bay?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
Inflation/cost of living
50%
41%
Transport
47%
35%
Crime/law and order
33%
45%
Housing/price of housing
32%
32%
Environmental concerns
29%
27%
Healthcare/hospitals
21%
22%
Population/overpopulation
19%
24%
Petrol prices/fuel
18%
17%
The economy
10%
10%
Household debt/personal debt
8%
6%
Poverty/inequality
8%
13%
Immigration
6%
4%
Education
5%
5%
Taxation
4%
3%
Drug/alcohol abuse
4%
9%
Unemployment
3%
4%
Issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
1%
2%
Defence
1%
1%
Race relations/racism
0%
1%
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Sustainability and the Environment in The Hills District & 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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
Enhance and restore native habitats
66%
70%
Increase tree cover in urban areas
53%
58%
Increase natural areas for environmental purposes
53%
54%
Continue existing programs for habitat restoration and green infrastructure
52%
49%
Continue existing programs for waterway and coastal management
39%
42%
Support residents to reduce, reuse and recycle more of their household waste
36%
34%
Facilitate higher standards for developments for environmental performance
36%
39%
Provide a third collection service for food organics and garden organics (FOGO)
32%
25%
Reduce Council’s carbon emissions through initiatives such as energy efficient council buildings and facilities and upgrading street lighting to LED
29%
27%
Provide solar and battery options for community buildings
25%
25%
Encourage retrofits of buildings to be more energy and water efficient
20%
21%
Community education on actions to improve sustainability
16%
16%
Provide free electric vehicle parking and charging
15%
10%
Provide support to help equip residents and businesses to respond to climate change
13%
14%
Other
14%
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
I recycle wherever possible
88%
90%
I have rooftop solar and/or home battery storage
71%
57%
I minimise waste through intentional purchasing decisions
61%
54%
I minimise waste through repurposing or reusing
60%
64%
I have taken steps to reduce energy use in my home or business
59%
53%
I respond to road signage related to animal crossings
55%
56%
I choose to buy local goods and services as much as I can
51%
58%
I have taken steps to reduce water use in my home or business
50%
50%
I compost my food waste
44%
38%
I grow some of my own food
39%
40%
I garden for biodiversity and take actions to enhance habitat for wildlife
36%
28%
I use green transport regularly (e.g. electric vehicle, bike, public transport)
22%
18%
I’m involved in environmental programs or groups (e.g. Bushcare, land for wildlife)
12%
10%
I buy green power
10%
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 277)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3707)
Cost
63%
59%
I have other priorities right now
19%
17%
I don’t feel like it makes any difference
14%
13%
I don’t have time
13%
11%
I don’t know where to start
9%
10%
I can’t take some actions because I rent
8%
10%
Other
14%
12%
Nothing
14%
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
Increase public transport coverage and use
65%
57%
Solar panels on homes and buildings
59%
59%
Support recycling, reusing and repurposing initiatives to reduce waste going to landfill
50%
51%
Plant more trees across the city
44%
47%
Store solar energy in batteries for use during peak evening hours
42%
37%
Walk and ride more for shorter trips
36%
38%
Advocate to State and Federal governments to change building standards for new developments
29%
34%
Buy local programs (e.g. farm gate sales, local business promotion)
24%
30%
Support establishment of renewable energy facilities in our city
24%
18%
Home composting and food growing
21%
22%
Collection service for food organics and garden organics to keep them out of landfill
21%
19%
Incentivise retrofits, upgrades or products that significantly reduce emissions
17%
15%
Education and awareness events and online information
16%
19%
More charging stations for electric vehicles
14%
11%
Ride and car sharing initiatives
12%
12%
Use e-scooters or e-bikes to replace car trips
11%
12%
Replace gas appliances and machinery in homes and businesses with electric alternatives
7%
10%
Buy green power
4%
4%
Other
4%
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.?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
1 - Not at all comfortable
5%
4%
2
2%
2%
3 - Moderately comfortable
9%
9%
4
14%
13%
5 - Very comfortable
70%
72%
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Comfort with Council using recycled water for non-drinking purposes (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
4.4
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 The Hills District & surrounds in September 2024

How confident are you that you are prepared for severe storms?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
1 - Not at all confident
3%
3%
2
6%
5%
3 - Moderately confident
32%
32%
4
41%
37%
5 - Very confident
18%
23%
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Significantly lower
Confident prepared for severe storms (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.7
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
3.7
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
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How confident are you that you are prepared for floods?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
1 - Not at all confident
3%
4%
2
6%
8%
3 - Moderately confident
20%
25%
4
34%
31%
5 - Very confident
37%
31%
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Confident prepared for floods (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
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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How confident are you that you are prepared for significant storm tides?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
1 - Not at all confident
5%
6%
2
7%
8%
3 - Moderately confident
13%
21%
4
21%
25%
5 - Very confident
55%
41%
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Significantly lower
Confident prepared for significant storm tides (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
4.1
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
1 - Not at all confident
8%
6%
2
13%
12%
3 - Moderately confident
32%
29%
4
29%
28%
5 - Very confident
18%
25%
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Confident prepared for bushfires (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
1 - Not at all confident
6%
10%
2
16%
15%
3 - Moderately confident
34%
32%
4
26%
25%
5 - Very confident
18%
18%
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Confident prepared for cyclones (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
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
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
1 - Not at all confident
3%
3%
2
9%
8%
3 - Moderately confident
22%
24%
4
36%
33%
5 - Very confident
31%
32%
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Confident prepared for heatwaves (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.8
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
An emergency kit
48%
49%
A family or personal Emergency Plan
40%
45%
Other
9%
9%
No specific strategies
36%
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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
Yes, before I decided where to live
33%
32%
Yes, after I moved into my current home
27%
27%
Yes, when planning for my workplace or another organisation
5%
4%
Yes, before I decided where to locate my business
4%
2%
Yes, after my business was established where it is
2%
1%
No, I have never looked at the information available
32%
32%
No, I don’t know where to find the information
15%
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
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
1 - Strongly disagree
3%
2%
2
4%
3%
3 - Neutral
15%
20%
4
45%
43%
5 - Strongly agree
33%
32%
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Under pressure I stay focused, I think clearly, and I can prioritise my tasks (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
4.0
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
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
1 - Strongly disagree
1%
1%
2
6%
3%
3 - Neutral
15%
18%
4
44%
44%
5 - Strongly agree
35%
34%
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I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
4.0
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
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
1 - Strongly disagree
15%
16%
2
24%
25%
3 - Neutral
32%
33%
4
21%
17%
5 - Strongly agree
8%
8%
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Living where I do puts me at risk of being impacted by natural hazards or disasters (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
2.8
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
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
1 - Strongly disagree
12%
14%
2
28%
26%
3 - Neutral
36%
37%
4
20%
16%
5 - Strongly agree
5%
7%
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I am concerned about the level of risk to my home from natural hazards or disasters (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
2.8
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
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 277)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
1 - Strongly disagree
8%
9%
2
12%
8%
3 - Neutral
18%
20%
4
34%
31%
5 - Strongly agree
29%
31%
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Significantly lower
I follow news outlets on social media to stay informed about natural hazards and disasters (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 277)
3.6
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
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 277)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
1 - Strongly disagree
10%
10%
2
12%
11%
3 - Neutral
21%
22%
4
32%
30%
5 - Strongly agree
25%
27%
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Significantly lower
I follow relevant disaster organisations on social media to receive updates on natural hazards and disasters (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 277)
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
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 276)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3708)
1 - Strongly disagree
16%
15%
2
13%
13%
3 - Neutral
24%
26%
4
25%
26%
5 - Strongly agree
21%
20%
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I engage with my community forum / page on social media to gather more information about natural hazards and disasters (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 276)
3.2
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 The Hills District & surrounds in September 2024

How important is it that new development is well designed, diverse and liveable in new urban neighbourhoods?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 277)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
1 - Not very important
2%
2%
2
3%
1%
3 - Moderately important
5%
6%
4
17%
16%
5 - Very important
74%
76%
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Significantly lower
How important is it that new development is well designed, diverse and liveable in new urban neighbourhoods? (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 277)
4.6
1 - Not very important
5 - Very important
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
4.6
1 - Not very important
5 - Very important
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Significantly lower
When thinking about changes in existing urban neighbourhoods, is your preference:
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 277)
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)
61%
56%
Dispersing growth (like low-rise apartments, townhouses, duplexes and smaller allotments) throughout existing urban neighbourhoods
39%
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
I don't need to know about this
8%
9%
I have enough information about this
24%
18%
I want more high-level information about this
27%
30%
I want more detailed information about this
41%
43%
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How much information do you need about what Council is doing to plan for new transport and infrastructure corridors?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
I don't need to know about this
5%
5%
I have enough information about this
16%
13%
I want more high-level information about this
28%
31%
I want more detailed information about this
51%
51%
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How much information do you need about what Council is doing to respond to new information on natural hazards?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
I don't need to know about this
6%
6%
I have enough information about this
24%
23%
I want more high-level information about this
33%
33%
I want more detailed information about this
36%
38%
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Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to respond to new information on biodiversity protection?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 277)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
I don't need to know about this
12%
11%
I have enough information about this
25%
24%
I want more high-level information about this
29%
30%
I want more detailed information about this
35%
35%
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Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to consider character and place identity outcomes for future development?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 277)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
I don't need to know about this
14%
11%
I have enough information about this
23%
18%
I want more high-level information about this
27%
32%
I want more detailed information about this
35%
39%
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Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to identify new locations for industry of all types in key locations?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
I don't need to know about this
11%
11%
I have enough information about this
19%
17%
I want more high-level information about this
33%
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
I don't need to know about this
13%
12%
I have enough information about this
22%
20%
I want more high-level information about this
33%
33%
I want more detailed information about this
33%
35%
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Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to plan for renewable energy (like community batteries and solar farms)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 277)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
I don't need to know about this
10%
10%
I have enough information about this
15%
15%
I want more high-level information about this
32%
34%
I want more detailed information about this
43%
41%
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Significantly lower
How much information do you need about what Council is doing to create opportunities for local businesses to grow and for people to work closer to home?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
I don't need to know about this
13%
14%
I have enough information about this
25%
22%
I want more high-level information about this
31%
31%
I want more detailed information about this
31%
33%
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Our City and Council in The Hills District & surrounds in September 2024

How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to live?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
4%
4%
22%
36%
35%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
5%
5%
22%
35%
33%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
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Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to live? (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.9
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
3.9
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to work?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
6%
6%
40%
26%
22%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
6%
6%
39%
28%
21%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to work? (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.5
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
3.5
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to do business or invest?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
6%
5%
42%
30%
17%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
6%
7%
40%
28%
19%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to do business or invest? (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.5
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3712)
3.5
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to study (attend a school/university/TAFE or similar)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
4%
12%
47%
20%
17%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
7%
9%
43%
24%
17%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to study? (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.3
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
3.3
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to visit?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
4%
4%
23%
36%
34%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
4%
5%
19%
32%
40%
1 - Very unlikely
2
3 - Neutral
4
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How likely are you to recommend City of Moreton Bay to family, friends or colleagues as a place to visit? (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.9
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
4.0
1 - Very unlikely
5 - Very likely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in providing facilities and services that respond to community needs?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
7%
18%
31%
39%
6%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
8%
16%
34%
36%
6%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in providing facilities and services that respond to community needs? (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.2
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
3.2
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in providing a sound direction for the future of the city?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
4%
20%
49%
24%
3%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
8%
20%
44%
24%
4%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in providing a sound direction for the future of the city? (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in financial sustainability?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
5%
10%
63%
21%
2%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
7%
13%
55%
21%
3%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in financial sustainability? (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in representation and advocacy on behalf of the community?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
9%
15%
49%
24%
3%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
10%
19%
46%
22%
4%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in representation and advocacy on behalf of the community? (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in community consultation and engagement?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
10%
17%
44%
26%
4%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
12%
21%
38%
26%
4%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
What is your personal level of satisfaction with Council’s performance in community consultation and engagement? (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How much contact have you had with people from Council in the last 3 months (May to July 2024)? This may include face-to-face interactions, or in other ways like emails or phone calls.
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 277)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3713)
No contact
58%
50%
Some contact
35%
42%
A great deal of contact
6%
8%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
If you had contact with people from Council, how would you rate the level of effort…
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 117)
8%
15%
33%
26%
19%
1 - Very low effort
2
3 - Moderate effort
4
5 - Very high effort
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1854)
10%
14%
35%
26%
16%
1 - Very low effort
2
3 - Moderate effort
4
5 - Very high effort
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Effort required in interaction with Council to satisfy needs (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 117)
3.3
1 - Very low effort
5 - Very high effort
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1854)
3.3
1 - Very low effort
5 - Very high effort
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How would you rate Council’s responsiveness to maintaining/fixing footpaths?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
9%
19%
42%
27%
4%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3703)
11%
20%
42%
24%
3%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Council responsiveness: Maintaining/fixing footpaths (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.0
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3%
12%
38%
40%
7%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
6%
13%
38%
36%
7%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Council responsiveness: Maintaining/fixing parks and playgrounds (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
13%
23%
30%
29%
4%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3711)
19%
26%
29%
23%
3%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Council responsiveness: Maintaining/fixing roads (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
2.9
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
4%
11%
61%
22%
3%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
7%
13%
54%
23%
4%
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Council responsiveness: Maintaining/fixing public toilets (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.1
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3710)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Please rate how much you trust Council to act responsibly
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
Not at all
11%
13%
Slightly
17%
19%
Moderately
44%
44%
Very much
24%
20%
Extremely
4%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Please rate how much you trust Council to act responsibly (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
2.9
Not at all
Extremely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
2.8
Not at all
Extremely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Please rate how much you approve of City of Moreton Bay (Council)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
Not at all
9%
10%
Slightly
19%
19%
Moderately
44%
45%
Very much
24%
22%
Extremely
4%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Please rate how much you approve of City of Moreton Bay (Council) (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
3.0
Not at all
Extremely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
2.9
Not at all
Extremely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Please rate how satisfied you are with Council's progress towards our vision of "Amazing Places: Natural Spaces"
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
Not at all
10%
12%
Slightly
16%
19%
Moderately
48%
46%
Very much
22%
19%
Extremely
3%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction with Council's progress towards our vision of "Amazing Places: Natural Spaces" (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2024 (n = 278)
2.9
Not at all
Extremely
City of Moreton Bay (n = 3709)
2.8
Not at all
Extremely
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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Community, Belonging and Our City’s Identity in The Hills District & surrounds in April 2025

My community is diverse, inclusive and socially connected
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Strongly disagree
3%
3%
Disagree
12%
14%
Neutral
45%
42%
Agree
35%
36%
Strongly agree
5%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
My community is resilient in times of adversity
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Disagree
5%
6%
Neutral
21%
26%
Agree
59%
56%
Strongly agree
11%
9%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
My community is healthy and active
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2649)
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Disagree
6%
13%
Neutral
29%
38%
Agree
56%
42%
Strongly agree
7%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
My community has opportunities for creative experiences (e.g. art, music, dance, theatre, festivals, etc)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Strongly disagree
6%
4%
Disagree
21%
19%
Neutral
35%
35%
Agree
35%
38%
Strongly agree
3%
5%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How would you rate your sense of belonging in your local community on a scale of 1 to 5?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
1 - I don't feel any sense of belonging with my local community
9%
11%
2
12%
17%
3
40%
38%
4
30%
24%
5 - I am very connected and have a strong sense of belonging with my local community
9%
10%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How would you rate your sense of belonging in your local community on a scale of 1 to 5? (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
3.2
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 The Hills District & 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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Very dissatisfied
6%
9%
Dissatisfied
12%
17%
Neutral
26%
24%
Satisfied
41%
36%
Very satisfied
16%
13%
I don't know
0%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Environment protection and preservation (e.g. management of natural areas, animal habitats, waterways) (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
3.5
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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2648)
Very dissatisfied
3%
3%
Dissatisfied
6%
8%
Neutral
16%
22%
Satisfied
50%
47%
Very satisfied
25%
19%
I don't know
0%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Sports, recreation and community venue provision (e.g. playing fields, public swimming pools, community halls, parks and playgrounds) (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 207)
3.9
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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2648)
Very dissatisfied
3%
2%
Dissatisfied
4%
8%
Neutral
37%
34%
Satisfied
31%
34%
Very satisfied
14%
13%
I don't know
11%
9%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Sport and recreation programs and activity provision (e.g. school holiday programs, Healthy & Active Moreton, training for community organisations) (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 190)
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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Very dissatisfied
13%
18%
Dissatisfied
29%
29%
Neutral
25%
22%
Satisfied
29%
26%
Very satisfied
4%
4%
I don't know
0%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Local road upgrades and maintenance (not State Government managed roads like the Bruce Highway) (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
2.8
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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2649)
Very dissatisfied
14%
21%
Dissatisfied
28%
27%
Neutral
32%
30%
Satisfied
15%
13%
Very satisfied
0%
3%
I don't know
10%
6%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Building and development management (e.g. town planning, development application processes) (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 189)
2.5
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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Very dissatisfied
5%
3%
Dissatisfied
10%
6%
Neutral
13%
15%
Satisfied
43%
45%
Very satisfied
29%
30%
I don't know
0%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Waste and recycling management (e.g. bin services, local waste and recycling facilities) (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
3.8
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 207)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2645)
Very dissatisfied
2%
3%
Dissatisfied
3%
7%
Neutral
46%
43%
Satisfied
20%
24%
Very satisfied
5%
5%
I don't know
24%
18%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Support for the business community (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 161)
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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2648)
Very dissatisfied
2%
3%
Dissatisfied
5%
7%
Neutral
42%
42%
Satisfied
22%
21%
Very satisfied
5%
6%
I don't know
23%
20%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Community group support (e.g. grants and sponsorships) (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 166)
3.3
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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Very dissatisfied
5%
6%
Dissatisfied
11%
8%
Neutral
23%
18%
Satisfied
41%
46%
Very satisfied
17%
20%
I don't know
3%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Natural disaster preparation and response (e.g. floods, bushfires) (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 202)
3.6
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Not at all important
12%
8%
Slightly important
7%
7%
Moderately important
15%
15%
Very important
29%
29%
Extremely important
35%
39%
I don't know
3%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How important is Council’s work in planning for areas where people can work closer to home?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2647)
Not at all important
8%
6%
Slightly important
8%
7%
Moderately important
26%
22%
Very important
32%
33%
Extremely important
21%
29%
I don't know
4%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How important is Council’s work in road safety, including for people walking or riding bikes?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2648)
Not at all important
1%
1%
Slightly important
7%
5%
Moderately important
10%
13%
Very important
36%
36%
Extremely important
46%
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2647)
Not at all important
11%
13%
Slightly important
16%
16%
Moderately important
35%
33%
Very important
25%
24%
Extremely important
12%
13%
I don't know
1%
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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2649)
Not at all important
15%
15%
Slightly important
10%
11%
Moderately important
15%
17%
Very important
22%
23%
Extremely important
38%
32%
I don't know
1%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Do you, or somebody close to you, experience difficulties accessing Council spaces and services?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2649)
Yes
18%
17%
No
77%
76%
Prefer not to say
5%
7%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How satisfied are you with the accessibility of Council's website?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 41)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 448)
Very dissatisfied
7%
9%
Dissatisfied
19%
10%
Neutral
35%
35%
Satisfied
29%
32%
Very satisfied
2%
6%
Unfamiliar with this
8%
7%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Council's website (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 37)
3.0
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 41)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 448)
Very dissatisfied
7%
6%
Dissatisfied
0%
8%
Neutral
46%
36%
Satisfied
23%
28%
Very satisfied
6%
7%
Unfamiliar with this
19%
15%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Customer service centres (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 34)
3.3
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 41)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 448)
Very dissatisfied
4%
3%
Dissatisfied
8%
7%
Neutral
27%
21%
Satisfied
33%
38%
Very satisfied
25%
26%
Unfamiliar with this
3%
5%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Libraries (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 40)
3.7
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 41)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 449)
Very dissatisfied
4%
3%
Dissatisfied
20%
9%
Neutral
29%
32%
Satisfied
11%
30%
Very satisfied
12%
14%
Unfamiliar with this
24%
13%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Art galleries and museums (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 33)
3.1
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 41)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 448)
Very dissatisfied
4%
5%
Dissatisfied
16%
11%
Neutral
14%
26%
Satisfied
37%
36%
Very satisfied
11%
9%
Unfamiliar with this
17%
14%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Public swimming pools (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 36)
3.4
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 41)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 449)
Very dissatisfied
6%
6%
Dissatisfied
8%
14%
Neutral
23%
23%
Satisfied
48%
41%
Very satisfied
15%
14%
Unfamiliar with this
0%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Local parks and playgrounds (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 41)
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 41)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 449)
Very dissatisfied
4%
3%
Dissatisfied
14%
9%
Neutral
29%
31%
Satisfied
25%
30%
Very satisfied
2%
7%
Unfamiliar with this
26%
19%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Indoor sport and recreation facilities (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 31)
3.1
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 41)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 449)
Very dissatisfied
4%
4%
Dissatisfied
24%
9%
Neutral
33%
33%
Satisfied
21%
27%
Very satisfied
2%
5%
Unfamiliar with this
16%
21%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Environmental centres (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 33)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 41)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 449)
Very dissatisfied
7%
3%
Dissatisfied
6%
9%
Neutral
35%
38%
Satisfied
28%
29%
Very satisfied
2%
5%
Unfamiliar with this
22%
17%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Community halls (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 33)
3.2
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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 41)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 449)
Very dissatisfied
4%
3%
Dissatisfied
7%
10%
Neutral
46%
34%
Satisfied
8%
23%
Very satisfied
2%
7%
Unfamiliar with this
33%
22%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Satisfaction: Accessibility of Council programs (e.g. school holiday programs, and Healthy & Active Moreton) (Mean score out of 5)
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 31)
2.9
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
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 The Hills District & surrounds in April 2025

If you currently use active transport, what are your main purposes for travel?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2649)
For leisure or social activities (e.g. visiting friends/family, dining out, attending events, fitness)
54%
42%
To get to essential services and businesses (e.g. medical appointments, grocery shopping)
26%
22%
To get to work
25%
18%
To get to public transport stops
21%
16%
To get to education (e.g. school, TAFE, university, training courses)
9%
7%
I do not use active transport
31%
40%
Other
2%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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What would encourage you or your family to use active transport more often?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2651)
More footpaths, bike paths or shared paths
49%
39%
More bike lanes separated from cars
35%
28%
Better lighting on paths for use at night
34%
33%
Paths with better surfaces
33%
26%
Safer road crossings for people walking (raised crossings, traffic lights)
25%
25%
Wider paths
25%
25%
Paths with more shade
20%
28%
Paths that are more accessible for prams, mobility aids, etc
15%
16%
Better signage with directions
10%
10%
Nothing - the paths and bikeways I use meet my needs
15%
11%
Nothing - I’m unlikely to use active transport more often
12%
17%
Other
6%
7%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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If there were better paths, bikeways and public transport in your area, would the way you prefer to travel change?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2648)
Yes
60%
52%
No
22%
27%
I'm not sure
17%
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2642)
Public transport (trains and buses)
41%
35%
Active transport (walking or riding a bike, push scooter, skateboard or similar)
19%
14%
Personal transport (cars, motorbikes, etc)
24%
32%
I don’t travel to these types of locations
16%
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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 207)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2640)
Public transport (trains and buses)
27%
22%
Active transport (walking or riding a bike, push scooter, skateboard or similar)
17%
12%
Personal transport (cars, motorbikes, etc)
8%
15%
I don’t travel to these types of locations
48%
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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2644)
Public transport (trains and buses)
15%
16%
Active transport (walking or riding a bike, push scooter, skateboard or similar)
27%
20%
Personal transport (cars, motorbikes, etc)
57%
60%
I don’t travel to these types of locations
1%
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?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 207)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2641)
Public transport (trains and buses)
24%
25%
Active transport (walking or riding a bike, push scooter, skateboard or similar)
42%
30%
Personal transport (cars, motorbikes, etc)
21%
27%
I don’t travel to these types of locations
13%
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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2646)
Public transport (trains and buses)
27%
22%
Active transport (walking or riding a bike, push scooter, skateboard or similar)
26%
23%
Personal transport (cars, motorbikes, etc)
47%
50%
I don’t travel to these types of locations
1%
5%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
Would you like to answer some more important questions about transport?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 204)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2570)
Yes, I would like to answer some more important questions about transport
72%
57%
No, I would like to skip to the next set of questions about communicating with Council
28%
43%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use the bus?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 140)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1386)
Never
25%
39%
Rarely
52%
46%
1-2 times per week
17%
10%
3+ times per week
7%
6%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use community transport/shuttle bus?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 137)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1362)
Never
90%
78%
Rarely
7%
19%
1-2 times per week
2%
2%
3+ times per week
0%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use the train?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 140)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1384)
Never
12%
11%
Rarely
47%
50%
1-2 times per week
19%
21%
3+ times per week
22%
18%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use taxis/ride share?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 138)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1375)
Never
28%
42%
Rarely
66%
50%
1-2 times per week
7%
6%
3+ times per week
0%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use personal transport (car, motorcycle, etc)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 139)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1380)
Never
1%
2%
Rarely
2%
3%
1-2 times per week
12%
10%
3+ times per week
85%
85%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use an electric scooter or electric bike?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 139)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1368)
Never
81%
84%
Rarely
10%
7%
1-2 times per week
7%
5%
3+ times per week
2%
4%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use a mobility scooter?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 139)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1379)
Never
99%
98%
Rarely
1%
1%
1-2 times per week
0%
1%
3+ times per week
0%
0%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently walk?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 139)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1372)
Never
3%
6%
Rarely
15%
19%
1-2 times per week
33%
29%
3+ times per week
50%
46%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently ride a bike?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 140)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1380)
Never
43%
50%
Rarely
25%
25%
1-2 times per week
21%
14%
3+ times per week
11%
10%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How often do you currently use other wheeled devices (e.g. push scooter, skateboard)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 139)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1377)
Never
87%
88%
Rarely
7%
7%
1-2 times per week
3%
2%
3+ times per week
3%
2%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How do you feel when using the bus?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 140)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1386)
1 - Very calm, comfortable or relaxed
9%
15%
2
9%
5%
3
10%
8%
4
4%
7%
5
12%
10%
6
5%
5%
7
6%
5%
8
7%
5%
9
3%
1%
10 - Very stressed, anxious or frustrated
8%
7%
I don't use this
27%
32%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How do you feel when using the train?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 133)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1346)
1 - Very calm, comfortable or relaxed
24%
27%
2
10%
12%
3
14%
15%
4
16%
9%
5
7%
9%
6
4%
6%
7
4%
6%
8
4%
3%
9
2%
1%
10 - Very stressed, anxious or frustrated
2%
4%
I don't use this
13%
8%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How do you feel when using personal transport (car, motorcycle, etc)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 139)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1370)
1 - Very calm, comfortable or relaxed
39%
36%
2
16%
13%
3
10%
14%
4
8%
7%
5
7%
8%
6
3%
5%
7
6%
5%
8
5%
5%
9
0%
1%
10 - Very stressed, anxious or frustrated
4%
5%
I don't use this
2%
1%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How do you feel when using an electric scooter or electric bike?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 139)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1372)
1 - Very calm, comfortable or relaxed
3%
4%
2
3%
2%
3
8%
5%
4
2%
3%
5
0%
2%
6
1%
1%
7
1%
1%
8
2%
2%
9
0%
1%
10 - Very stressed, anxious or frustrated
1%
2%
I don't use this
79%
78%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How do you feel when walking?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 139)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1376)
1 - Very calm, comfortable or relaxed
34%
30%
2
17%
14%
3
25%
14%
4
8%
10%
5
7%
10%
6
1%
5%
7
1%
4%
8
3%
4%
9
0%
1%
10 - Very stressed, anxious or frustrated
0%
2%
I don't use this
3%
5%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
How do you feel when riding a bike?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 139)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 1368)
1 - Very calm, comfortable or relaxed
12%
10%
2
12%
7%
3
12%
9%
4
4%
6%
5
7%
6%
6
2%
3%
7
2%
4%
8
4%
3%
9
0%
1%
10 - Very stressed, anxious or frustrated
0%
2%
I don't use this
45%
49%
Significantly higher
Significantly lower
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Communicating with Council in The Hills District & surrounds in April 2025

Where do you prefer to get information about current Council decisions and projects from?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2651)
Council's website
43%
44%
Local Councillors’ newsletters
31%
27%
Council's social media
31%
32%
Letter or flyer in my letterbox
30%
19%
Email from Council
24%
21%
Electronic newsletters from Council
18%
18%
Information with my rates notice
15%
12%
Other social media pages (e.g. local community pages)
13%
19%
Signs/billboards placed in my local area (e.g. at parks, in libraries, beside the road)
13%
7%
Media (e.g. tv, radio, newspapers, online)
12%
15%
Local Councillor's social media
11%
18%
Other community-produced newsletters (e.g. local community groups)
7%
6%
Talking to Council officers
4%
4%
Other
2%
2%
None of the above
1%
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)?
The Hills District & surrounds 2025 (n = 208)
City of Moreton Bay (n = 2650)
Moreton Says surveys like this one
64%
60%
Via Council’s websites
39%
31%
Emailing Council
33%
33%
Using Snap Send Solve (website or app)
21%
22%
Phoning Council’s Call Centre
15%
19%
Contacting my local Councillor
12%
14%
In person at local community events (e.g. Council displays at local markets)
8%
5%
Commenting on Council’s social media
7%
10%
In person at meetings or workshops with Council staff
5%
4%
Making a formal submission on proposals, projects or plans
4%
5%
Posting a letter to Council
2%
1%
In person at a Customer Service Centre
1%
8%
Other
2%
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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