The survey that helps shape our city
About Moreton Says
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.
Moreton Says is conducted twice a year and is open to everyone who lives, works, plays, or visits City of Moreton Bay.
Latest survey
The latest Moreton Says survey was open between 8 August and 7 September 2025. This round, we asked your views on:
- Local issues
- Lifestyle
- Local parks
- Waste management
- Arts and culture
- Your experiences with Council.
During this survey period, we had more than 2,700 surveys completed – including strong representation from different areas and ages across City of Moreton Bay. This feedback will be invaluable for Council as we continue to plan for our city's future.
Thank you for taking the time to share your views. By participating in the conversation, you are helping us make better decisions every day.
Explore the tabs below for a snapshot of what we heard in the latest survey.
Want the full story? Head to our Moreton Says findings page to dive into the complete report.
Findings snapshot (Aug/Sep 2025)
We asked you to identify the biggest issues facing your local area. You highlighted three key concerns:
- Cost of living pressures, especially for younger people
- Crime and safety, particularly in Redcliffe and Caboolture
- Housing affordability, rising sharply in North Lakes, Narangba, and Strathpine
Priorities varied by age and location:
- Younger residents focused on housing and affordability
- Older residents raised concerns about crime, healthcare, and growth
- Samford, Dayboro and Woodford called out transport and infrastructure
- Bribie Island emphasised environmental values
- Many areas noted the changing character of their neighbourhoods.
We asked you to share what you love and what could make everyday life even better.
Your responses painted a clear picture: lifestyle in City of Moreton Bay is about connection, access to nature, and feeling safe and supported.
Six in ten respondents agreed there’s plenty to do in City of Moreton Bay - from markets and shops to restaurants, parks, and natural spaces.
The most popular activity? Being active in public outdoor areas - chosen by nearly 70% of respondents.
You told us you use local parks to:
- enjoy nature
- stay fit and healthy
- rest and recharge.
Most parks were seen to be well located and accessible. But there’s room to improve - especially with age-friendly equipment, picnic facilities and amenities like seating and toilets.
Barriers to park use included:
- safety concerns
- maintenance issues
- lack of facilities
- in some place, accessibility.
Managing waste well is essential to keeping our city clean, sustainable, and liveable. You shared what’s working in this space and where we can do better:
- there is high confidence in sorting waste (67% very confident)
- there are concerns about illegal dumping, bin capacity, and recycling access
- 27% of respondents are unsure about the value of sorting correctly - highlighting a need for clearer communication
- Council’s website, bin stickers, and social media are key info sources.
We asked you how creative experiences shape your community and what you’d love to see more of:
- 80% of you value affordable, accessible creative experiences
- libraries seen as the most inclusive cultural spaces
- you want better promotion of events, more funding for grassroots initiatives and creative spaces in growing suburbs.
Every interaction with Council matters - whether it’s reporting an issue, attending a meeting or simply asking a question. You told us how those experiences are going:
- positive feedback on staff and communication
- areas for improvement included service navigation, response times, and transparency
- between 2024–2025:
- high-effort service navigation dropped from 42% to 35%
- satisfaction with Council’s direction rose by 6%
- community consultation satisfaction increased from 30% to 35%.
📈 Overall confidence in Council’s long-term vision is trending upward.
About Moreton Says
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.
Moreton Says process
Watch the video to learn about Moreton Says
Moreton Says data
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.
Moreton Says in Schools
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. For more information about the Moreton Says in Schools initiative contact us via email yoursay@moretonbay.qld.gov.au
Moreton Says in Focus
Register your interest today
We are recruiting community members for Moreton Says in Focus.
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.
Moreton Says in Focus
Expressions of interest now open - join to dive deeper into key topics touched on by the Moreton Says surveys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us
If you have questions about Moreton Says, contact us:
| Name | Community Engagement |
|---|---|
| Phone | (07) 3205 0555 |
| Yoursay@moretonbay.qld.gov.au | |
| In writing | City of Moreton Bay Community Engagement Reply Paid 159 Caboolture Qld 4510 |
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