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2023 Australian Liveability Census

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The 2023 Australian Liveability Census invited local communities to share what is important to them and how local neighbourhoods are performing.

With more than 50,000 responses across all states and territories, the 2023 Australian Liveability Census is the largest community engagement project ever undertaken.

The census allows federal, state and local governments to gain a better understanding of liveability from the perspective of our nation’s diverse population and provides decision makers with the evidence base to enhance the lives of local communities.

Mackay’s liveability performance score was 62 out of 100.

Our number one liveability value was elements of natural environment (natural features, views, vegetation, topography, water, wildlife etc.), with 73 per cent of respondents valuing this attribute.

Our number one liveability performer was ease of driving and parking, with a score of 7.7 out of 10.

The census also identified highly valued but underperforming areas that council should focus on and invest in to bring the most benefits to the community, such as the general condition of public open space (street trees, footpaths, parks etc.) and walking/jogging/bike paths that connect housing to communal amenity (shops, parks etc).

Council is working hard to improve in areas of strength as well as areas of underperformance through a variety of current and future programs including the following, to list just a few:

  • Improving urban amenity and pathway shade through tree planting projects that support the Mackay Urban Greening Strategy.
  • Our proposed Active Transport Strategy scheduled to commence in 2024 will assist in identifying and prioritising key pedestrian and active transport routes that can be developed or improved as future projects.
  • Improving the management of our parks and open spaces by adopting an asset management approach.
  • Vegetation and beach management activities in our natural environment areas.
  • Invest Mackay Events and Attraction Program.

Click here to read more.

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Join Mackay Regional Council in supporting the 2023 Australian Liveability Census. 

The 2023 Australian Liveability Census provides a unique opportunity for our community to have their say on the issues that matter most to us in our local neighbourhoods. Whether it's more shops, parking, access to green spaces, or improving public safety, your voice will help guide decision making and contribute to national research regarding liveability. The 2023 Australian Liveability Census is open from Sunday, March 26 - Friday, June 30, 2023 and all participants will have the chance to win one of 50 x $100 vouchers!

In 2021 over 32,000 responses were collected from people just like you, all across the country. This year the target is 50,000! So please join in and share with your family, friends and colleagues. In just 15 minutes you can have positive impact on National, State and local planning and investment strategies.

> Complete the census

Survey closes Friday, June 30, 2023 at 11:59pm.


The 2023 Australian Liveability Census invited local communities to share what is important to them and how local neighbourhoods are performing.

With more than 50,000 responses across all states and territories, the 2023 Australian Liveability Census is the largest community engagement project ever undertaken.

The census allows federal, state and local governments to gain a better understanding of liveability from the perspective of our nation’s diverse population and provides decision makers with the evidence base to enhance the lives of local communities.

Mackay’s liveability performance score was 62 out of 100.

Our number one liveability value was elements of natural environment (natural features, views, vegetation, topography, water, wildlife etc.), with 73 per cent of respondents valuing this attribute.

Our number one liveability performer was ease of driving and parking, with a score of 7.7 out of 10.

The census also identified highly valued but underperforming areas that council should focus on and invest in to bring the most benefits to the community, such as the general condition of public open space (street trees, footpaths, parks etc.) and walking/jogging/bike paths that connect housing to communal amenity (shops, parks etc).

Council is working hard to improve in areas of strength as well as areas of underperformance through a variety of current and future programs including the following, to list just a few:

  • Improving urban amenity and pathway shade through tree planting projects that support the Mackay Urban Greening Strategy.
  • Our proposed Active Transport Strategy scheduled to commence in 2024 will assist in identifying and prioritising key pedestrian and active transport routes that can be developed or improved as future projects.
  • Improving the management of our parks and open spaces by adopting an asset management approach.
  • Vegetation and beach management activities in our natural environment areas.
  • Invest Mackay Events and Attraction Program.

Click here to read more.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Join Mackay Regional Council in supporting the 2023 Australian Liveability Census. 

The 2023 Australian Liveability Census provides a unique opportunity for our community to have their say on the issues that matter most to us in our local neighbourhoods. Whether it's more shops, parking, access to green spaces, or improving public safety, your voice will help guide decision making and contribute to national research regarding liveability. The 2023 Australian Liveability Census is open from Sunday, March 26 - Friday, June 30, 2023 and all participants will have the chance to win one of 50 x $100 vouchers!

In 2021 over 32,000 responses were collected from people just like you, all across the country. This year the target is 50,000! So please join in and share with your family, friends and colleagues. In just 15 minutes you can have positive impact on National, State and local planning and investment strategies.

> Complete the census

Survey closes Friday, June 30, 2023 at 11:59pm.