Understanding what matters most to our communities is at the heart of local decision-making, and that’s where Moreton Says comes in.

Since its launch in 2021, Moreton Says has given people the chance to share their thoughts on life in City of Moreton Bay—what they love, what challenges they face, and how the city can grow to meet their needs."

With over 27,300 surveys completed, Moreton Says is one of the most robust engagement programs in the area. It is open to everyone who lives, works, plays, or visits City of Moreton Bay. Conducted twice a year, it provides key insights to guide projects, programs, and future planning.

Between 20 March and 23 April 2025, Moreton Says collected fresh insights from 2,653 community members. These results are a statistically reliable sample that reflects the diverse voices of our city.

We asked questions about…

• what makes our city a good place to live
• community perceptions and city identity
• experiences with Council services
• active and public transport
• communicating with Council.

What you told us

• You told us feeling safe and having access to nature are central to liveability.
• You value our area’s natural beauty and family-friendly atmosphere, but you are concerned about transport infrastructure, housing affordability, and the need for more inclusive public spaces.
• There’s strong satisfaction with Council services - especially waste management, disaster preparedness, and our libraries.
• Many of you would like to walk and cycle more, if accessibility and infrastructure improve.
• You asked us to preserve what makes City of Moreton Bay special, while addressing growth pressures and investing in a safer, more resilient, and a more equitable future.

Explore the full Moreton Says results

Our findings provide a powerful evidence-base for shaping the future of our city. Curious about what matters most to your community? Dive into the full findings from the March/April survey, available now on the Moreton Says results page.

The next survey opens on 8 August! Stay in the loop - hit +Follow at the top of this webpage to be notified.

Bringing community views to the decision-making table

Every day, Council makes decisions for the community, on behalf of the community. We know how important it is to get it right.

We want to continue to make informed decisions, backed by a current understanding of community needs, values, priorities and aspirations. From planning our neighbourhoods to maintaining our roads and protecting our environment, the decisions we make affect how we live, work and play now and for decades to come.

Everyone who lives, works and visits our city is invited to share their views and experiences with us - you can join the Moreton Says program at any time.

Surveys are done twice a year to help us keep our finger on the pulse of our communities and allow us to gain insights on specific issues relating to key Council policies, plans and projects.

We've partnered with expert consultancy firm .id Consulting to understand and analyse the survey data. You can be sure all data will be de-identified.

The surveys provide us with valuable insights into the things that matter most to our communities. We use the insights to inform our projects and are committed to continuing to use them as an evidence base for our future planning for our city.

Using your feedback

Since Moreton Says launched in 2021, it has allowed us to better bring the views, needs, priorities and aspirations of our communities into Council's decision-making.

The results are not just for Council to use. We also share the findings reports and data with you from past Moreton Says surveys. We encourage you, our communities, to also use them in your own planning and decision-making.

You can read individual survey findings reports which are shared on this website soon after each survey closes. You can also explore the data your way via our interactive dashboards.

Click the buttons below to read past findings reports or explore the interactive data dashboard. You can also watch the videos to hear our most recent findings from the September 2024 Moreton Says survey.

Listening to our young people

We're running the Moreton Says in Schools initiative to support student participation in Moreton Says and enable students to share their views and ideas with Council.

Council is inviting expressions of interest (EOIs) from high schools across City of Moreton Bay to participate in Moreton Says in Schools in 2025.

EOIs for Moreton Says in Schools during the August/September 2025 survey period close on 30 June 2025. Find out more and submit an EOI by clicking on the link below.

By joining this team, you may be invited to sessions that explore topics raised in the Moreton Says surveys. These topics are important to our city, significantly impacting our communities and relevant to the work being done by various areas of Council. To find out more or register to be part of Moreton Says in Focus click the link below.

You can express interest at any time.