Greater Bendigo Wellbeing Survey Results 13 July 2016

Greater Bendigo Wellbeing Survey 2
2015
Contents
Survey Questions .............................................................................................................. 3
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 5
Who responded to the Survey ........................................................................................... 6
A much healthier City ...................................................................................................... 10
A fairer and more inclusive City ....................................................................................... 13
A more resilient City ........................................................................................................ 38
A planned City ................................................................................................................. 39
A proud and safe City ...................................................................................................... 45
A sustainable City ............................................................................................................ 49
A more productive, innovative, adaptive, City .................................................................. 50

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Survey Questions
Question 3. How long have you lived somewhere within the Greater Bendigo municipality? . 7
Question 6. Are You? ............................................................................................................ 7
Question 7. What is your age? .............................................................................................. 8
Question 8. Where were you born? ....................................................................................... 8
Question 9. Is English your first language? ........................................................................... 9
Question 10. Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ancestry? ................................. 9
Question 11. Do you identify as GLBTIQ?............................................................................. 9
Question 38. In an average week how many days per week do you personally engage in
moderate physical activity or exercise for 30 minutes or more? .......................................... 10
Question 39. What is your current height (in cms)? ............................................................. 11
Question 40. What is your current weight (in kilograms)? .................................................... 11
Question 41. Health protection - Local Government conducts activities designed to protect
the health of the whole population from avoidable risks. To what extent is it important that
Council does more to....................................................................................................... 12
Question 16. How would you describe your household's current financial situation? ........... 13
Question 17. Which, if any, of the following apply to you: .................................................... 14
Question 18. * If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above in question 17, which of the
following things have you sacrificed spending on: ............................................................... 14
Question 21. Social Connections ........................................................................................ 15
Question 25. In the last month, did any of the following limit your participation in the
community, including arts and cultural activities? ................................................................ 16
Question 26. In the last year how often have you used the following local services,
programs, events and facilities in Greater Bendigo? ........................................................... 18
Question 31. How often have you used the following Major services, programs, events and
facilities in Greater Bendigo? .............................................................................................. 19
Question 32. Taking ALL things into consideration would you say that over the last year YOU
have been ....................................................................................................................... 20
Question 33. Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you
cant be too careful? ............................................................................................................ 20
Question 34. To what extent do you: ................................................................................... 21
Question 35. Over the last twelve months do you believe you have been discriminated
against in Bendigo? ............................................................................................................ 22
Question 36. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? ....... 23
Question 1. Using the map above - Where do you and your family live and visit frequently?
........................................................................................................................................... 24
Question 44. Think about the different facilities in and around your neighbourhood, by this
we mean the area AROUND your home/work that you could walk to in 10 minutes. How
much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? .............................. 29
Question 49. Transport - People are changing their expectations regarding access to
transport. Use of public transport services is gradually rising .............................................. 30
Question 50. How many minutes would it take someone to walk from your home to the
nearest bus stop? ............................................................................................................... 31
Question 51. How often do you currently use a ..? ............................................................. 31
Question 52. Which of the following improvements would encourage you to take public
transport more:.................................................................................................................... 32

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Question 53. Which of the following improvements would encourage you to cycle more: .... 32
Question 54. Which of the following improvements would encourage you to walk more: ..... 33
Question 55. If the above improvements were made, how often would you consider?..... 33
Question 45. For the following items please give your personal opinion which corresponds
with your priority: ................................................................................................................. 35
Question 47. My neighbourhood has several free or low cost recreation facilities such as
parks, playgrounds, public swimming pools etc ................................................................... 37
Question 12. Employment Status: ....................................................................................... 38
Question 4. Are you satisfied with the area in which you live? ............................................. 39
Question 5. What would make this an even better area to live? .......................................... 39
Question 13. What best describes your household? ........................................................... 40
Question 14. Family - as per question 13 above (please choose all that apply)................... 40
Question 27. How important are Greater Bendigos public spaces (parks, gardens reserves,
public forest, urban squares, streets, etc.)?......................................................................... 41
Question 28. List the THREE most important aspects about Bendigos public spaces to you:
........................................................................................................................................... 42
Question 29. Which of the following types of public space are most important to you and
your family (select up to THREE) ........................................................................................ 42
Question 30. Please rate the importance of having the following in the Citys public spaces.
........................................................................................................................................... 43
Question 42. Planning for Growth - Rate these items according to how important these
matters are to you: .............................................................................................................. 44
Question 19. How safe or unsafe do you feel.. ................................................................ 45
Question 20. Are there other places where you feel unsafe? .............................................. 46
Question 43. In five words or less, Do you think Bendigo is a liveable city? ........................ 47
Question 58. Please give a personal opinion score according to how well you think Greater
Bendigo rates for the following items: .................................................................................. 48
Question 56. Environmental sustainability - Do you collect waste water from washing
machines, showers or sinks to save water? ........................................................................ 49
Question 15. Where do you get MOST of your information about community events and
public affairs in the Greater Bendigo area? ......................................................................... 50
Question 22. Community and Civic Engagement. In the last 12 months have you: ............. 50
Question 23. As a citizen of Greater Bendigo, how would you describe your ability to
influence local government decision making? ..................................................................... 51
Question 24. Do you feel there are opportunities to have a real say on issues that are
important to you? ................................................................................................................ 51

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Introduction
The purpose of the Greater Bendigo Wellbeing Survey was to begin a story about the
opportunities and challenges that face our region. This is the third Wellbeing Survey which
continues the story about how the community is fairing over time, identifying strengths and
vulnerabilities of different areas in Greater Bendigo.
The survey is a snapshot in time that is representative of the community, and the
circumstances that were relevant around the time of the survey will also be reflected in these
results. Comments received that did not relate to the survey questions have not been
presented in this data.
The Greater Bendigo Wellbeing Survey will enable the City, State and Federal governments,
organisations, community groups and businesses to identify the aspects of our community
that strengthen wellbeing, and those areas where there are vulnerabilities in the community.
This evidence will enable planning, programs and services to be prioritised and other actions
taken that can make measurable improvements to the communitys quality of life over time.
Building a healthier, more resilient community and region, is the best way to strengthen our
communities and neighbourhoods, making them great places of opportunity for people of all
ages and backgrounds, in a rapidly changing economic and environmental world.

2015
Who responded to the Survey

This section provides a demographic overview of the Greater Bendigo Wellbeing
Survey participants in 2015.
Question 2. As the person completing this survey, which of the following best describes your
living conditions?
I live with family

or friends
5%
Other (please
specify)
1%
Skipped
Question
2%
I rent my home,
apartment or
room
14%
I own or am
purchasing my
home
78%
*Other:

2015
Question 3. How long have you lived somewhere within the Greater Bendigo municipality?
2%
2 years or less
5%
11%
2 - 5 years
6 - 10 years
11%
52%
11 - 15 years
11%
16 - 20 years
20+ years
8%
Skipped Question
Question 6. Are You?
Other 1%
Skipped
Question
2%
Male
36%
Female
61%

2015
Question 7. What is your age?
27.8%
19.6%
18.2%
15.4%
6.9%
6.3%
5.5%
0.2%
Under 18
years
19 - 25
years
26 - 35
years
Question 8. Where were you born?
36 - 45
years
46 - 59
years
60 - 69
years
70 - 75
years
75 years
plus

2015
Question 9. Is English your first language?
1.57 % identified that English is not their first language
Question 10. Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ancestry?
2 % identified as being of Aboriginal or Torres

Strait Islander ancestry
Question 11. Do you identify as GLBTIQ?
4 % identify as GLBTIQ

2015
A much healthier City

A community that places an emphasis on; children, older people, active travel
options, and reducing Bendigos high levels of preventable diseases.
Question 37. In general, would you say your health is?
38.7%
32.6%
15.3%
11.3%
2.2%
Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
Question 38. In an average week how many days per week do you personally engage in
moderate physical activity or exercise for 30 minutes or more?
None
1 day
6.3%
7.7%
2 days
14.5%
3 days
17.9%
4 days
13.4%
5 days
6 days
7 days
16.1%
9.6%
14.3%

2015
Question 39. What is your current height (in cms)?

Question 40. What is your current weight (in kilograms)?
BMI
Underweight
1%
Obese
26%
Normal
37%
Overweight
36%

2015
Question 41. Health protection - Local Government conducts activities designed to protect
the health of the whole population from avoidable risks. To what extent is it important that
Council does more to
reduce the risk to the health of our population from...
skin cancer
tobacco smoking
32.58%
44.1%
drinking alcohol to excess
39.3%
obesity and other chronic

diseases
41%
an unhealthy diet
36%
Very important
Neither important nor unimportant
Very unimportant
33.8%
24.1%
29.1%
28.8%
29.7%
Important
Unimportant
Don't know
13.7%
11.7%
12%
11.6%
14.3%

2015
A fairer and more inclusive City

A welcoming multi-cultural community where the benefits and opportunities from growth are
better shared across all of urban Bendigo and its rural communities. A City where there are
convenient and accessible public transport services, a more diverse range of housing for all
and a high level of community wellbeing.
Question 16. How would you describe your household's current financial situation?
Wealthy
1%
Very comfortable
8%
Skipped Question
3%
Financially
distressed
2%
Struggling
7%
Just getting by
28%
Comfortable
51%

2015
Question 17. Which, if any, of the following apply to you:
In an emergency could
you raise $2,000
within 2 days?
At any point in the past

year, did you run out of
food and could not
afford to buy more?
No
26.70%
Yes
73.30%
No
89.70%
Yes
As a result of housing costs

in the past year, have you
unwillingly had to sacrifice
spending on other things?
10.30%
No
59.25%
Yes
40.75%
Question 18. * If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above in question 17, which of the
following things have you sacrificed spending on:
51.83%
17.21%
15.48%
13.24%
2.24%
Other household
items
Food and
groceries
Medical
treatment
Heating or
cooling
Education

2015
Question 21. Social Connections
16.1 6.611.2 8.7
How many times have you used the internet to

contact family or friends during the past week?
12.3 13.6 12.5
How many different family and/or friends have you

contacted during the past week?
How many non-family groups or networks are you

a member of or regularly take part in?
30.4
How many Arts & Cultural events such as

exhibitions or performances have you attended in
Greater Bendigo in the past year?
28.5
How many community events such as festivals,

markets or sporting events have you attended in
Greater Bendigo in the past year?
46.3
49.6
19.0
18.0
21.5
11.5
17.4 11.8 6.5 12.9
7.8 6.914.5 15.1 9.8
40.3
Percentage %
5+
6.9
Skipped Question

2015
Question 25. In the last month, did any of the following limit your participation in the
community, including arts and cultural activities?
Lack of time due to other commitments
38.5
33.3
19.7
Another transport related reason
80.3
7.5
Transport costs, such as running a car or public

transport fares
82.3
6.4
Transport design, such as accessibility for mobility

aids or prams
84.6
77.9
Difficulty accessing facilities or venues
Language difficulties or other barriers to

communication
10.7
89.2
Shortage of activities and/or programs that

interested or suited you
53.9
26.3
12.4
Cost of activities and/or programs
55.1
27.0
11.1
Difficulty finding information about activities and/or

programs available
61.7
Percentage %
No
Yes, Once or Twice
Yes, Often
25.2
6.3

2015
*Did you experience a different barrier? (please specify)

2015
Question 26. In the last year how often have you used the following local services,
programs, events and facilities in Greater Bendigo?
14.8
Local markets
57.4
39.4
Food and wine festivals
43.0
Services and/or facilities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander people eg NAIDOC Week, reconciliation
activities
7.0
78.0
Services and/or facilities for people from culturally or

linguistically diverse backgrounds eg interpreter
services, language aids, living libraries, Harmony Week
6.5
78.7
Services and/or facilities for people with a disability eg

Social support services such as respite care, Carers
Week
Services and/or facilities for older people eg Seniors
Week, PAG
Services and/or facilities for young people eg Youth
Centre programs, YO Bendigo, FreeZA
7.8
76.0
12.2
71.5
7.2
77.3
Services for children eg Grandparents Day, school

transition, engagement activities with children in
planning for a Child Friendly City
25.9
Lakes or reservoirs
8.0
Swimming pools
7.6
47.8
Parks/open space/sports fields for passive recreation

purpose, such as picnics or sitting
Parks/open space/sports fields for active play, sport or
recreation
18.5
31.2
42.4
37.9
40.5
16.2
On-Road bike lanes
Childrens playgrounds
54.5
8.1
Community halls/centres
Off-Road walking & cycling track/trails excluding

footpaths
9.2
60.3
10.9 7.2 8.0
8.9
6.1
15.2
21.9
30.6
26.2
30.0
37.3
10.0
47.9
10.3 7.3
32.6
9.4
12.1
Percentage %
Daily
1-2 days a week
3-4 days a week
Every 2 weeks
Occasionally
Never

2015
Question 31. How often have you used the following Major services, programs, events and
facilities in Greater Bendigo?
Attended the Bendigo Art Gallery, Post Office

Gallery, The Capital-Bendigos Performing Arts
Centre, Old Fire Station, Ulumbarra etc.
30.1%
North Central Goldfields Library Bendigo,

Kangaroo Flat, Eaglehawk.
Major Events such as the Bendigo Easter Fair,

Summer in the Parks, Singing in the Parks,
Bendigo Heritage Uncorked, Groovin Moo.
39.9%
33.7%
Major Parks in Bendigo e.g. Bendigo Botanic

Gardens, Rosalind Park, Gateway Park, Lake 8.4%
Weeroona
Major Sporting Facilities such as the QEO,

Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve, Tom Flood,
Barrack Reserve, Canterbury Park
24.7%
42.8%
35.6%
21.6%
40.1%
12.2%
7.5% 10.2%
9.9%
15.1% 12.1% 16.5% 13.4%
22.5%
Not in the last 12 months
Up to 3 times a year
At least monthly
Weekly

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Question 32. Taking ALL things into consideration would you say that over the last year YOU
have been
47.0%
15.3%
6.3%
3.8%
1.0%
Happy
Neither happy nor

unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Don't know
Question 33. Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you
cant be too careful?
18%
16%
14%
12%
10%
8%
Resondants
stated
6%
4%
2%
0%
0
Not too careful...
10
...trusted

2015
Question 34. To what extent do you:
Take pride in the Australian way of life and

culture?
To a great extent
57.6%
To a moderate extent
Only slightly
24.8%
4.1%
Not at all
0.9%
Don't know
1.1%
Have a sense of belonging in Bendigo?

To a great extent
40.9%
To a moderate extent
32.0%
Only slightly
Not at all
Don't know
10.1%
3.4%
0.9%

2015
Question 35. Over the last twelve months do you believe you have been discriminated
against in Bendigo?
Skipped
Question
11%
Yes
20%
No
69%
*If Yes, what type of discrimination (eg. disability, racial, religious)?

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Question 36. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
People in my local area are willing to

help their neighbours
My local area is a place where people
from different national or ethnic
backgrounds get on well together
People from sexual minority groups
experience discrimination in Bendigo
19.6%
7.2%
27.4%
16.1%
I am able to have a real say on issues

that are important to me in my local
area
Aboriginal People hold a special place
as the first Australians
Being Aboriginal makes it harder to

succeed in Australia today
Accepting immigrants from many
different countries makes Bendigo
stronger
Multiculturalism has been good for
Bendigo
People from racial or ethnic minority
groups experience discrimination in
Bendigo
Something more should be done to
reduce discrimination experienced by
people from racial or ethnic minority
groups in Bendigo
It is important to me that I treat people
from other racial, ethnic or religious
groups fairly
It is important to me that all people
from other racial, ethnic or religious
groups are treated fairly
44.5%
29.8%
9.6%
17.4%
16.4%
11.3%
27.8%
8.4%
11.2%
10.5%
23.2%
22.6%
18.5%
19.7%
26.6%
22.8%
17.0%
21.8%
40.6%
38.5%
19.2%
11.3%
27.6%
22.1%
20.6%
11.8%
13.0%
26.6%
18.9%
8.8%
10.7%
31.6%
19.2%
17.4%
17.0%
11.7%
19.4%
23.4%
7.7%
13.2%
23.1%
30.8%
30.0%
9.1%
11.5%
13.7%
11.1%
12.3%
10.9%
8.4% 10.4%
11.1%
11.2%
10.1%
10.8%
11.9%
11.2%
11.5%
10.9%
11.1%
Percentage %
Strongly agree
Disagree
Skipped Question
Agree
Strongly disagree
Neither agree not disagree

Don't know / N/A

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Question 1. Using the map above - Where do you and your family live and visit frequently?
Live and Work

Maiden Gully
Marong, Rural West
Huntly
Rural East
Strathfieldsaye
Strathdale
White HIlls, Jackass Flat
Elmore, Rural North
Long Gully, West Bendigo, Ironbark
Heathcote and District
Kennington
Other
North Bendigo, California Gully
Eaglehawk, Eaglehawk North, Sailors Gully
Golden Square
Epsom, Ascot
Flora Hill, Quarry Hill, Spring Gully, Golden
Gully
East Bendigo
Kangaroo Flat, Big HIll
N/A
Bendigo
0%
5%
Working
10%
I live in
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%

2015
Live and Going out/Socialising

N/A
Other
Marong, Rural West
Elmore, Rural North
Huntly
East Bendigo
Epsom, Ascot
Maiden Gully
Rural East
Strathfieldsaye
Strathdale
Golden Square
Kennington
Flora Hill, Quarry Hill, Spring Gully, Golden Gully
Bendigo
0%
5%
Going out and/or socialising
10%
15%
I live in
20%
25%
30%
35%

2015
Live and Study

Marong, Rural West
Huntly
Maiden Gully
Epsom, Ascot
Rural East
East Bendigo
Strathfieldsaye
Elmore, Rural North
Other
Golden Square
Kennington
Strathdale
Gully
Bendigo
N/A
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
Studying
I live in

2015
Live and Buying Groceries

N/A
Marong, Rural West
Other
Rural East
Huntly
Elmore, Rural North
Maiden Gully
Flora Hill, Quarry Hill, Spring Gully, Golden Gully
East Bendigo
Strathfieldsaye
Strathdale
Epsom, Ascot
Golden Square
Kennington
Bendigo
0%
Buying Groceries
5%
10%
I live in
15%
20%
25%
30%

2015
Live and Accessing Services

Rural East
Marong, Rural West
Other
Huntly
Elmore, Rural North
Maiden Gully
N/A
East Bendigo
Epsom, Ascot
Strathfieldsaye
Strathdale
Gully
Kennington
Golden Square
Bendigo
0%
5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
Accessing Services
I live in

2015
Question 44. Think about the different facilities in and around your neighbourhood, by this
we mean the area AROUND your home/work that you could walk to in 10 minutes. How
much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
Many shops, stores, markets or places to go are within easy walking
distance of my home
Strongly agree
15.8%
Agree
23.1%
Neither agree nor disagree
9.0%
Disagree
20.2%
Strongly disagree
Don't know / N/A
15.0%
1.5%
There are safe footpaths on most of the streets in my neighbourhood

Strongly agree
13.4%
Agree
30.8%
7.3%
Disagree
16.4%
Strongly disagree
Don't know / N/A
15.6%
1.5%
There are facilities to cycle in or near my neighbourhood that are safe

from traffic, either on the streets or on special lanes, paths or trails
Strongly agree
14.0%
Agree
33.0%
11.4%
Disagree
11.6%
Strongly disagree
Don't know / N/A
11.2%
3.6%

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Question 49. Transport - People are changing their expectations regarding access to
transport. Use of public transport services is gradually rising
There are places to walk or cycle in or near my neighbourhood

40.0%
19.7%
8.0%
7.0%
Disagree
Neither agree
nor disagree
4.4%
1.5%
Don't know /
N/A
Strongly
disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
These are safe from traffic, such as on the street or on special

lanes, spearate paths or trails
33.1%
14.7%
13.4%
10.9%
8.0%
1.7%
Don't know /
N/A
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Neither agree
nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree

2015
Question 50. How many minutes would it take someone to walk from your home to the
nearest bus stop?
43.1%
Bus stop
Park
Shop (milk and bread)
24.3%
13.8%
18.7%
22.1%
8.0% 9.5%
14.7%
21.4%
22.0%
17.2%
22.3%
17.5%
19.7%
19.2%
Percentage %
Less than 5 minutes
6 to 10 minutes
11 to 20 minutes
More than 21 minutes
Don't know
Skipped Question
Question 51. How often do you currently use a ..?
Car or
motorcycle
67.7%
34.7%
Public transport
Bicycle
Walk
8.4%
5.3%
37.5%
21.5%
31.6%
43.4%
12.1%
14.6%
37.1%
Taxi
16.3%
39.2%
Percentage %
Daily
1 2 days a week
3 4 days a week
Fortnightly
Occasionally
Never

2015
Question 52. Which of the following improvements would encourage you to take public
transport more:
I already do
6.1%
Cheaper fares
14.6%
Services running later at night
18.2%
Better quality waiting environment at bus stops
18.9%
More direct service
23.3%
More frequent service
33.3%
Nothing will
42.9%
Question 53. Which of the following improvements would encourage you to cycle more:
Cycling training/safety courses
3.6%
Employers providing an interest-free loan to

purchase a bike
4.1%
Changing facilities, showers and lockers at

work
I already do
Secure bicycle parking at destination
Improved cycle paths/lanes
Nothing will
9.5%
10.2%
15.5%
35.3%
50.2%

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Question 54. Which of the following improvements would encourage you to walk more:
Workplace lockers and changing facilities
Nothing will
3.0%
13.6%
Improved road crossing facilities
15.4%
Safer routes
15.8%
Improved street lighting
20.8%
Better quality footpaths
32.7%
I already do
49.4%
Question 55. If the above improvements were made, how often would you consider?
Using public transport
Cycling
8.7%
7.9%
9.0% 7.2%
Walking
Daily
30.3%
1 - 2 days a week
22.7%
16.6%
35.6%
3 - 4 days a week
8.6%
29.7%
14.9%
Fortnightly
11.0%
Occasionally
Never

2015
Question 51 and Question 55:

Q 51. How often do you currently use a ..?
Public Transport
Q 55. If the above improvements were made, how often would you consider?
Currently
Would Use
6.6
11.3
47.0
6.3
39.6
6.7 4.8
29.7
27.1
54.7
Cycle
Currently
43.6
Would Use
10.4
12.0
22.1
38.8
14.9
39.5
17.9
20.0
4.7
Walk
Currently
9.6
Would
47.2
11.4
19.8
14.6
6.7
Percentage %
Daily
1 - 2 days a week
3 - 4 days a week
Fortnightly
Occasionally
Never

2015
with your priority:
I am able to access YO Bendigo

youth website to gain health,
wellbeing and event information
I am able to access the child

and family care services I need
10.6
6.3
I think that Greater Bendigo is

an excellent place to raise
children
Greater Bendigo services

provide adequate support for
looking after children
I am able to access the health

services I need to maintain my
mental health and wellbeing
I am able to access the health

services I need to maintain my
physical health and wellbeing
I am able to access many

stores, banks or ATMs,
markets or places to go within
easy distance of my home
I am able to access stores that

sell the products that I prefer to
buy
20.2
16.1
47.1
16.8
38.0
23.0
5.7
19.5
14.8
37.7
21.7
12.4
7.4
39.1
21.5
18.9
20.3
7.0
26.4
11.3
7.8
48.2
8.0
6.1 5.7
43.6
7.8
48.9
9.9
6.5 6.7
Percentage %
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know / N/A

2015
with your priority:
Percentage %
I think more should be done by the City of Greater Bendigo

to make sure that people on lower incomes have the
opportunity to buy/build their own home
29.7
I think more should be done by Greater Bendigo City

Council to make sure there is always some housing
available for rent by people on low incomes
30.3
I support more policies and strategies designed to increase

awareness of, and encourage people to say No, to
violence against women
31.4
23.9
37.0
19.4
54.4
I think there are already sufficient supports in place for

homeless people
8.7
I think Greater Bendigo City Council has an important role

in helping to support people experiencing temporary
homelessness and housing insecurity
33.2
22.7
24.4
29.4
I would support more activities being undertaken to attract

new overseas immigrants to settle and work here
17.5
39.2
21.5
22.5
14.5
28.1
22.1
I think Greater Bendigo City Council needs to be a leader

in setting an example for fostering and celebrating cultural
diversity
22.4
30.3
19.2
Greater Bendigo City Council provides adequate

opportunities for all residents to be involved in local
planning issues and decisions
25.6
22.2
Greater Bendigo services provide adequate support for

care of elderly persons
Greater Bendigo City Council provides adequate
opportunities for young people to be involved in their
planning and other forms of community engagement
Greater Bendigo provides adequate activities and learning
programs for young people
7.4
I think Greater Bendigo is inclusive, accessible and

welcoming to young people
9.9
I think Greater Bendigo City Council needs to be a leader

in celebrating and recognising young peoples
achievements
22.6
32.4
17.0
22.4
30.0
32.3
8.8
47.8
25.6
23.5
10.5 12.4
9.8 13.9
22.2
29.9
19.2
12.4 6.6
25.4
19.5
I can access the aged care services I need
23.1
15.4
24.4
19.8
7.7
17.7
I prefer to live in a community that attracts and welcomes

people from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds
Greater Bendigo services provide adequate support for the

care of people with a disability
7.4
11.7
10.8
27.2
38.8
8.7
28.1
48.2
21.4
26.0
21.8
6.4 14.7
21.1
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know / N/A

2015
Question 47. My neighbourhood has several free or low cost recreation facilities such as
parks, playgrounds, public swimming pools etc
Greater Bendigo City Council should be able to

control the location and/or number growth of
Electronic Gaming Machines in the municipality
50.5
I think surveillance systems (eg cameras) are an

effective deterrent to anti-social behavior that
could be used more widely
28.3
37.3
34.5
43.6
I think there should be stronger local laws to

reduce anti-social behaviour in public areas
I think that policies related to licensed venues and

sales of packaged liquor should be stronger, as a
way of reducing anti-social behaviour in public
spaces
34.6
16.1 6.7
32.7
15.1
27.9
42.6
I think we have enough venues licensed to sell

and/or serve alcohol in the city area already
13.8
23.0
39.1
8.8
12.0
I think there are sufficient good quality areas

across Greater Bendigo for children to play outside
14.9
52.1
14.4 10.1
My neighbourhood has several free or low cost

recreation facilities such as parks, playgrounds,
public swimming pools etc
15.0
50.8
12.5 14.5
Percentage %
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know / N/A

2015
A more resilient City

A City relating to a wider region in a globalising world. One which builds on its economic
strengths and comparative advantages, works to further increase education and skills
training levels, supports the creation of new jobs particularly for young people and diversifies
the economic base across urban Bendigo and its rural communities.
Question 12. Employment Status:

Unemployed
2%
Skipped Question Student

2%
4%
Not currently seeking
work
4%
Pensioner
10%
Retired
16%
Employed full-time
38%
Employed casual
6%
Employed part-time
18%
with your priority:
I think it is important for the City of Greater Bendigo to

support education initiatives which are designed to
make stronger links between schools and workplaces
32.6%
I think it is important for the City of Greater Bendigo to

support initiatives which promote employment for
minority groups including Indigenous Australians and
new immigrants
I think spending Council money on supporting
employment growth is not a City of Greater Bendigo
priority: the money should be spent elsewhere
Council has an important role in fostering industry
growth and diversity
Strongly agree
Disagree
29.1%
9.0% 15.1%
25.5%
Agree
Strongly disagree
35.8%
9.4%
19.0%
22.5%
37.4%
22.1% 10.6%
13.0%

Don't know / N/A

2015
A planned City
Where there is an ongoing provision of land and supporting infrastructure to support
sustainable development and deliver quality design and net community gain.
Question 4. Are you satisfied with the area in which you live?
(skipped question)
Question 5. What would make this an even better area to live?

2015
Question 13. What best describes your household?
Skipped Question
2%
Just yourself
14%
Family
43%
A Couple
37%
Two or more
unrelated adults
4%
Question 14. Family - as per question 13 above (please choose all that apply)
61.8%
21.4%
16.1%
All adults
Children under 5
years
Children at primary
school age
18.7%
Children at
secondary school
age

2015
Question 27. How important are Greater Bendigos public spaces (parks, gardens reserves,
public forest, urban squares, streets, etc.)?
To you and your family

Very important
57.5%
Important
Unimportant
Very unimportant
Don't know
25.7%
4.5%
0.8%
1.6%
0.6%
To the liveability of Greater Bendigo

Very important
65.0%
Important
Unimportant
Very unimportant
Don't know
19.8%
2.6%
0.3%
1.8%
0.6%
To the public image and reputation of Greater Bendigo

Very important
63.8%
Important
Unimportant
Very unimportant
Don't know
18.8%
4.0%
1.1%
1.9%
0.7%

2015
Question 28. List the THREE most important aspects about Bendigos public spaces to you:
78.5%
69.1%
44.0%
43.3%
34.2%
21.1%
6.5%
As a place to As a place to As a place to That they are As a place to As a place to Other (please
relax, find
meet people, experience
accessible play or watch attend cultural
specify)
peace and
friends or
nature and (easy to get to)
sport
events
quiet or simply family for
natural values
be outdoors
informal
activities and
play
Question 29. Which of the following types of public space are most important to you and
your family (select up to THREE)
Formal parks and gardens
68.6%
General passive parkland
66.9%
Linear parks (e.g. along creeks, etc)
40.7%
Natural/undeveloped areas
38.8%
Organised sports reserves
Urban spaces
Open space associated with other

uses such as schools or cemeteries
36.1%
19.3%
13.5%

2015
Question 30. Please rate the importance of having the following in the Citys public spaces.
48.2%
Good layout and structure
34.4%
53.3%
Good presentation and appearance
35.9%
A feeling of identity or sense of place
34.0%
Providing the essentials (paths, seating

and shade)
57.1%
Providing other comforts such as toilets

and drinking fountain
56.1%
Passive surveillance of the space

(overlooking by homes, businesses or
other activity)
32.2%
19.6%
15.0%
28.0%
27.6%
29.6%
29.3%
Vehicle access and parking
40.0%
36.6%
Universal design (accessible to all

people)
40.8%
34.0%
Signs & information
Lighting
Trees
Gardens
Play space (for children and/or adults)
Very important
Very unimportant
34.8%
9.1%
9.7%
40.9%
43.9%
10.9%
34.6%
58.7%
26.9%
50.4%
44.3%
8.2%
31.3%
33.7%
Important
Unimportant
Don't know
6.4%
7.9%

2015
Question 42. Planning for Growth - Rate these items according to how important these
matters are to you:
Providing social support for community members
Well managed and integrated regional growth
Good quality development & urban management
Growing the economy while protecting the

character of the city and region
Lifelong learning opportunities
Fostering a diverse economy
Supporting innovation & creativity
36.99
38.80
8.33
38.76
38.28
7.08
45.02
35.65
38.47
38.37
31.29
41.20
26.84
39.86
28.04
42.82
Percentage %
Very important
Important
Neither important or unimportant
Unimportant
Very unimportant
Don't know
4.74
7.03
10.81
13.78
12.15

2015
A proud and safe City

A place that celebrates and protects its people and its outstanding indigenous, built and
cultural heritage and a remarkable environmental setting highlighted by the city in a forest.
Question 19. How safe or unsafe do you feel..
At home alone during the day?
At home alone after dark?
Walking alone near home in daylight?
11.6%
26.2%
7.2% 14.4%
35.2%
12.1%
Late at night in public social places?
18.1%
Taking public transport in the day?
15.2%
Taking public transport at night?
16.0%
18.4%
23.6%
13.2% 8.4%
27.5%
23.3%
20.4%
9.5% 8.5%
28.1%
37.9%
7.9%
33.8%
26.6%
7.6%
38.2%
24.5%
Very unsafe
Unsafe
Neutral / Not concerned
Safe
Very safe
Never in this situation
Skipped Question
7.2%
14.5% 11.8%
21.1%
In Public Spaces?
45.7%
25.6%
21.2%
Being Online?
34.5%
30.3%
23.3%
Walking alone near home after dark?
53.0%
6.0%

2015
Question 20. Are there other places where you feel unsafe?

2015
Question 43. In five words or less, Do you think Bendigo is a liveable city?

2015
Question 58. Please give a personal opinion score according to how well you think Greater
Bendigo rates for the following items:
28.6
Maintains existing infrastructure
18.9
Is a welcoming and inclusive place for people from

different cultural backgrounds
7.5
Invests in major projects
8.2
32.1
Plans for future growth
7.2
31.4
Greater Bendigo has a good image
9.3
Residents feel part of their local community
7.6
30.4
Offers many cultural and leisure activities that

encourage me to take part
Conserves cultural heritage for the future
Encourages creativity and innovation
Locals feel proud
6.7
22.8
9.3
17.0
13.6 9.1
21.1
6.5
34.8
25.9
7.6
32.7
26.1
7.9
7.1
26.3
6.4
27.2
34.8
11.8
8.3
27.9
8.7
26.5
39.4
34.8
15.1
Is a great place to live and work
8.9 6.0
24.5
40.2
Offers services to support vulnerable community

members
Provides quality community programs that meet
peoples needs
24.6
31.2
Assists people to find information about programs

and services
6.9
12.3
6.2
17.9 6.1
27.7
42.1
15.9
43.3
7.1
Percentage %
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree not disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know / N/A

2015
A sustainable City
Where there is a more effective and productive use of all finite resources, facilities and
services for the benefit of all and the coming generations.
Question 56. Environmental sustainability - Do you collect waste water from washing
machines, showers or sinks to save water?
with your priority:
I think City of Greater Bendigo has a role in helping

to protect good farming land to ensure food
security or primary production into the future
I support City of Greater Bendigos involvement in
activities to encourage people to buy local produce
and manufactured goods
I support activities by the City of Greater Bendigo
which encourage new industries and technologies
that reduce environmental impacts
I think the City of Greater Bendigo has a lead role
in trying to reduce the amount of waste that is
generated, such as by reducing packaging and
plastic and increasing recycling
Strongly agree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly disagree
41.1%
46.5%
42.1%
41.4%
29.4%
7.9%
29.0%
31.3%
29.9%
7.3%

Don't know / N/A

2015
A more productive, innovative, adaptive, City

Where governance is based on genuine community engagement and effective partnerships.
Question 15. Where do you get MOST of your information about community events and
public affairs in the Greater Bendigo area?
Question 22. Community and Civic Engagement. In the last 12 months have you:
Percentage %
Participated in an online discussion about political

or local community issues.
59.6
36.4
20.7
58.7
Sat on a decision-making board or committee, such

as school council, sports club committee, church
committee or corporate board.
27.4
67.2
Helped out with social activities such as

school/community, committee or canteen.
55.6
46.4
Yes, Often
8.3
12.5 14.7
82.2
Attended a body corporate meeting.
Yes, Once or Twice
15.7
68.8
Attended a community meeting, public hearing or

discussion.
No
12.7
42.2
Met with, phoned or written to a local politician.
Volunteered for an organisation or group (Unpaid).
14.3
76.6
Joined a protest demonstration.
Signed a petition.
20.8
7.8 7.1
22.1
22.2
Skipped Question
16.1 6.2
26.0

2015
Question 23. As a citizen of Greater Bendigo, how would you describe your ability to
influence local government decision making?
59.3%
25.0%
9.0%
5.3%
1.4%
Great influence Moderate influence A little influence
No influence
Don't know
Question 24. Do you feel there are opportunities to have a real say on issues that are
important to you?
35.9%
32.5%
16.9%
9.4%
5.3%
Definitely
Yes
Sometimes
No
Not at all

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Who responded to the Survey

I live with family

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Question 6. Are You?

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Question 8. Where were you born?

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1.57 % identified that English is not their first language

Question 10. Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ancestry?

2 % identified as being of Aboriginal or Torres

Question 11. Do you identify as GLBTIQ?

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A much healthier City

Question 37. In general, would you say your health is?

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Question 39. What is your current height (in cms)?

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reduce the risk to the health of our population from...

drinking alcohol to excess

obesity and other chronic

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A fairer and more inclusive City

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At any point in the past

As a result of housing costs

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Question 21. Social Connections

16.1 6.611.2 8.7

How many times have you used the internet to

12.3 13.6 12.5

How many different family and/or friends have you

How many non-family groups or networks are you

How many Arts & Cultural events such as

How many community events such as festivals,

17.4 11.8 6.5 12.9

7.8 6.914.5 15.1 9.8

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Lack of time due to other commitments

Another transport related reason

Transport costs, such as running a car or public

Transport design, such as accessibility for mobility

Difficulty accessing facilities or venues

Language difficulties or other barriers to

Shortage of activities and/or programs that

Cost of activities and/or programs

Difficulty finding information about activities and/or

Yes, Once or Twice

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*Did you experience a different barrier? (please specify)

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Food and wine festivals

Services and/or facilities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Services and/or facilities for people from culturally or

Services and/or facilities for people with a disability eg

Services for children eg Grandparents Day, school

Parks/open space/sports fields for passive recreation

On-Road bike lanes

Off-Road walking & cycling track/trails excluding