You continued to rate feeling safe and access to the natural environment as the strongest foundations of liveability in City of Moreton Bay. However, gaps remained between what matters most and how people experience their local area, reflecting pressures from growth, infrastructure demand and rising living costs.

Lifestyle expectations are increasing, with growing importance placed on shopping, dining, leisure, and sport and recreation opportunities.

Perceptions of the local community were generally positive, with improvements in health, activity levels, and social connection. A stronger sense of belonging was also evident, especially in established or rural areas and among older residents.

However, community resilience dipped slightly, suggesting some uncertainty about the community’s ability to respond to future challenges.

Economic insights showed that accessibility and lifestyle continue to shape community expectations. Residents emphasised the need for local jobs, especially for young people, along with shorter commutes and more opportunities to work closer to home - all pointing to a desire for better work‑life balance and reduced travel.

Improving public transport connections between neighbourhoods and job centres was the strongest priority for supporting economic growth, alongside infrastructure investment and support for local businesses.

Overall, the findings highlight the importance of strengthening local employment pathways and improving connectivity to build a more accessible and resilient economy.

Residents felt well‑prepared for common hazards like heatwaves and storms, but were not as prepared for less frequent, high‑impact events such as bushfires and cyclones. Around half had taken practical steps like creating an emergency kit or plan, while many remained unprepared.

Engagement with hazard information improved, especially among people making housing or business decisions, yet a sizeable portion of the community still never accessed this information.

Overall, the findings show a clear opportunity to build on existing awareness by encouraging more practical preparedness actions and making information easier to access.

Sport and recreation were clear strengths across City of Moreton Bay, especially its outdoor and nature‑based facilities. High satisfaction with parks, playing fields and natural spaces reflected both the city's natural environment and the community’s preference for outdoor activity.

Participation in informal recreation, such as bushwalking, picnicking and camping, was high, and future priorities closely aligned with these activities. In contrast, participation in structured programs was lower, mainly due to lack of awareness. This suggests that improving the visibility and accessibility of existing programs may be more effective than introducing new ones.

Community experiences with Council services were mixed. Core services like waste and recycling continued to perform strongly, while areas such as disaster preparedness and arts and cultural services were viewed moderately positively but showed signs of low awareness or engagement. Lower satisfaction was concentrated in more complex, infrastructure‑related areas, especially local road maintenance and development management, reflecting broader concerns about growth and liveability.

Patterns of contact with Council reinforced this picture. Most engagement related to day‑to‑day service needs such as roads, environmental issues and waste. While most issues were resolved, many required multiple contacts. Satisfaction was significantly higher when issues were resolved quickly and efficiently, particularly when handled by a single point of contact. More complex issues that took longer or required repeated follow‑ups were linked to lower satisfaction.

Overall, the community was clear about what it values. Council performed strongly in delivering core services and supporting many aspects of liveability. The key opportunity lies in strengthening areas under pressure, particularly infrastructure, housing, and service accessibility, while improving communication, increasing awareness of existing programs, and enhancing the resolution of complex issues.

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Arabic

إذا كنت بحاجة إلى مترجم فوري ، فاتصل بخدمة الترجمة التحريرية والشفهية (TIS) على الرقم 131450 واطلب التحدث إلى المجلس الإقليمي لموريتون باي على (07) 3205 0555 أو 1300477161.

Chinese (simplified)

如果您需要口译员，请拨打 131 450 翻译和口译服务 (TIS)，并要求致电 (07) 3205 0555 或 1300 477 161 与摩顿湾区政府通话。

Punjabi

ਜੇਕਰ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਕਿਸੇ ਅਨੁਵਾਦਕ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਹੈ, ਤਾਂ 131 450 'ਤੇ ਟ੍ਰਾਂਸਲੇਟਿੰਗ ਐਂਡ ਇੰਟਰਪ੍ਰੇਟਿੰਗ ਸਰਵਿਸ (TIS) ਨਾਲ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਕਰੋ ਅਤੇ (07) 3205 0555 ਜਾਂ 1300 477 161 'ਤੇ ਮੋਰੇਟਨ ਬੇ ਰੀਜਨਲ ਕਾਉਂਸਿਲ ਨਾਲ ਗੱਲ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਕਹੋ।

Samoan

Afai e te mana'omia se fa'aliliuupu i le Gagana Samoa, fa'afeso'ota'i le Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) i le numera telefoni 131 450 ma talosaga e talanoa ma City of Moreton Bay i le numera telefoni o le (07) 3205 0555 po'o le 1300 477 161.

Tagalog

Kung kailangan mo ng interpreter, kontakin ang Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) sa 131 450 at hilingin na makipag-usap sa Council sa (07) 3205 0555 o 1300 477 161.

People who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment can call Council through the National Relay Service (NRS). Give Council's number, 1300 477 161, as the number you want to call.

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