36% of residents selected ‘A strong sense of community’ as an important attribute when considering what makes somewhere a good place to live, making it the 6th most important liveability aspect for Sunshine Coast residents overall. Residents rated their experience of ‘A strong sense of community’ in their local area 6.7 out of 10, on average, making it the 6th most positively experienced attribute of 16. In comparison to Australia: 2024, residents of Sunshine Coast placed greater importance on A strong sense of community. In comparison to August 2023, residents of Sunshine Coast placed less importance on A strong sense of community.