Annual Community Survey 2024

OUR PEOPLE & COMMUNITY
Empowered people embrace their community to achieve a sense of belonging

1.I am proud of Whyalla(Required.)

2.I feel safe in my community(Required.)

3.I feel healthy and connected to my community (ie through access to services, activities, facilities and information)(Required.)

OUR LIVEABILITY
A quality life in a safe and connected community

5.I have created (and will continue to create) great memories of times when I have visited Whyalla’s parks, gardens, public buildings and coastline(Required.)

6.Whyalla’s parks, gardens, public buildings and coastline are well used and reflect community needs(Required.)

7.We look after our natural environment, effectively protecting it for current and future generations(Required.)

OUR INDUSTRIES & BUSINESS
A diverse and prosperous economy

8.I can see opportunities for the growth of new / varied businesses in Whyalla(Required.)

10.Opportunities for education in Whyalla are expanding(Required.)

11.More people are living, learning, working and staying in Whyalla as a result of increased opportunities(Required.)

OUR LEADERSHIP
Leadership that creates and shares a prosperous future for the community of Whyalla

12.Council delivers value for the rates that Whyalla residents and businesses pay(Required.)

13.I am satisfied with the services delivered by Council overall (ie library, parks & gardens, airport, animal management, jetty etc)(Required.)

14.I find it simple and convenient to access and do business with Council(Required.)

15.I am satisfied with my experiences in dealing with Council(Required.)

16.Council actively engages residents, ratepayers, community groups and visitors(Required.)

17.I actively participate in Council's engagement activities (ie community consultation - foreshore master plan, annual business plan & budget; direct engagement - Councillor Listening Post, public Council meetings; etc)(Required.)

Please outline why / why not and any specific engagement activities in which you've participated

18.I believe Council embraces and implements change and modern practices (ie finds new / innovative ways to meet the community's needs; utilises new technology (ie MLS app); etc)(Required.)

OUR COMMUNICATION

19.I feel informed on Council's activities(Required.)

20.Please tick the platforms / channels that you rely on to receive communications / updates from Council (tick all that apply)(Required.)

Other (please specify)

21.Are you aware of the My Local Services app?(Required.)

Yes

No

If so, have you used it and do you have any feedback?

22.Would you like to see any other forms of communication from Council?(Required.)

Yes

No

If so, please provide some detail

ANY FURTHER COMMENTS

23.If you have any additional comments, please provide them below

ABOUT YOU
These questions are optional, but will provide us with a greater level of detail on the
demographics related to those responding to the survey

24.To which gender identity do you identify?

Male

Female

Non-Binary

Prefer not to answer

Prefer to self-describe (please specify)

26.Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent?

27.Are you a person living with a disability?
NOTE: This data helps us better understand the level of people living with a disability in our community, further assisting with the implementation of our Disability Access & Inclusion Plan

Yes

No

Prefer not to answer

28.Is English the main language spoken in your household?

Yes

No

Prefer not to answer

If you answered 'no', please feel free to list the main language spoken in your household