How ‘liveable’ is your neighbourhood?

What factors do you see as the most important in making where you live ‘liveable’? How do our residents feel about climate change? In 2024, Council undertook the fourth annual survey to determine the community’s perceptions of liveability.

Council is seeking ways to maintain and improve the liveability of its residents - how we live, work, and play. Feedback from the community helps council track the impacts of planning and advocacy.

Almost 2000 residents completed the 2024 Living on the Sunshine Coast community survey in May 2024. They told council what things matter the most, what is working well, and what could improve. They also told council how they feel their local area is currently delivering, and provided their observations on climate change.

The survey results provide a valuable insight into the needs of the community - both now and into the future. In 2024, the community told council the attribute they value most for liveability was feeling safe, followed by access to the natural environment. The Sunshine Coast score for access to the natural environment (66%) was higher than the national benchmark (53%). The community also named high quality health services and a sense of community in their top five. To improve liveability, more affordable housing and less road congestion scored the highest.

These findings align with the vision of our Environment and Liveability Strategy. The Sunshine Coast needs a sustainable community, environment, and economy. The results of this five-year survey will guide planning for a more liveable future.

A summary of the survey is available here.

For more information, read the OurSC September 2024 article.