Housing is a major challenge for many regional communities, including Quairading.

Through extensive community consultation, improved housing options were identified as a key priority in the Shire's Council Plan 2026-2036.

To help plan for the future, the Shire is gathering information about local housing needs through a series of surveys. The results will help us better understand current and future demand for workforce accommodation, independent living options for older residents, and residential land development.

The information collected will be used to guide future housing projects and support funding applications to State and Federal Governments for housing and residential land development initiatives.

This survey focuses on workforce accommodation, current shortages and future needs, and is open to all businesses operating within the Shire of Quairading, including farming enterprises. To ensure the information collected is accurate and representative, we ask that only one response be submitted per business.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your feedback will help the Shire build a stronger case for future housing investment that supports local businesses and workforce needs.

If you have any questions about this or any of the housing surveys, please contact CEO Nic Warren on 0488 128 216 or at nic.warren@quairading.wa.gov.au. Submissions will close Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 11:59pm.

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1. Your Name (optional)

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2. Business Name (optional)

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3. What industry do you operate in?

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4. Number of employees currently?

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5. Number of current vacancies?

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6. Number of additional employees reasonably expected over next 5 years (additional to current employees and current vacancies)?

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7. Number of employees you currently provide accommodation for as part of their employment arrangements?

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8. Number of current employees that commute daily into the Shire for work from another locality?

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9. Please provide cost to business if comfortable to.

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10. Number of commuting employees that would relocate to Quairading if suitable/affordable housing was available?

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11. Have you struggled to attract and/or retain employees due to a lack of suitable housing in Quairading?

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12. What number of additional dwellings could your business and/or employees utilise now?

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13. What number of additional dwellings could your business and/or employees reasonably foresee utilising in 5 years (in addition to question 12)?

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14. What type of workforce accommodation do you need now (select all that apply)

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15. What type of workforce accommodation do you reasonably foresee needing over the next 5 years (select all that apply)

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16. If funding was available now, prioritise what types of workforce accommodation are most urgently required.

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17. In relation to employee accommodation, is your businesses preference to:

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18. If residential land was available, would you or your business consider purchasing and developing your own workers accommodation?

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19. What are or what would be the barriers to you or your business developing your own workers accommodation?

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20. What are or what would be benefits to additional and/or more suitable housing options being available in Quairading (for example expansion, diversification, improved employee retention, improved employee attraction)?

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21. Any additional comments?

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