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Household Survey 2017

A report of findings from a survey of residents

Contents

1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................5

1.1 METHODOLOGY 5

1.2 DATA ANALYSIS 7

1.3 INTERPRETING A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE 7

2 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE.........................................................................................................8

3 HEALTH AND WELLBEING......................................................................................................17

4 EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION...........................................................................................24

5 TRANSPORT...........................................................................................................................31

6 COMMUNICATION................................................................................................................38

7 HOUSEHOLD FINANCES.........................................................................................................45

8 CARING AND VOLUNTEERING...............................................................................................51

9 GAMBLING BEHAVIOUR........................................................................................................56

10 COMMUNITY SERVICES.........................................................................................................59

11 LOCAL RETAIL TRADE.............................................................................................................61

12 PRIORITY AREAS - LOCAL FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES....................................67

13 CHANGES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT......................................................................................79

APPENDICESAPPENDIX 1: THE 2017 QUESTIONNAIREAPPENDIX 2: CROSS-TABULATIONS – INDIVIDUAL DATA (weighted)APPENDIX 3: CROSS-TABULATIONS – HOUSEHOLD DATA (weighted)APPENDIX 4: CROSS-TABULATIONS – BY SUBURB (weighted)

prepared for Moreland City Councilby Danielle Jenner, Christine Maddern, Erik Okerstrom

Market Solutions Pty. Ltd.Suite 8, 707 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, Victoria, 303903 9372 8400 www.marketsolutions.com.au

date November 2017ref 2920

Figures

Figure 1: Geographic Coverage (Unweighted and Weighted Data)........................................................6Figure 2 (continued): Geographic Coverage (Unweighted and Weighted Data)....................................6Figure 3: Gender and Age.....................................................................................................................10Figure 4: Country of Birth and Language Spoken at Home...................................................................10Figure 5: Duration of Residence in Australia........................................................................................11Figure 6: Other Countries of Birth - Top 10..........................................................................................11Figure 7: Other Languages Spoken at Home - Top 10...........................................................................11Figure 8: Literacy..................................................................................................................................12Figure 9: ATSI Status, Ethnicity and Faith.............................................................................................12Figure 10: Disability Status...................................................................................................................13Figure 11: Assistance Required for Disability........................................................................................14Figure 12: Household Structure............................................................................................................15Figure 13: Weekly gross income...........................................................................................................16Figure 14: Generations of Family..........................................................................................................16Figure 15: Private Health Insurance.....................................................................................................19Figure 16: Health Care Card..................................................................................................................19Figure 17: General Health Level...........................................................................................................19Figure 18: Physical Exercise..................................................................................................................20Figure 19: Barriers to improving health and well-being.......................................................................20Figure 20: Frequency of Eating Fast Foods and Takeaway Meals.........................................................21Figure 21: Frequency of Eating Fruit and Vegetables...........................................................................21Figure 22: Barriers to Nutrition............................................................................................................22Figure 23: Participation in Community Groups....................................................................................22Figure 24: Participation in Recreation, Exercise and/or Sporting Activities..........................................23Figure 25: Employment Status.............................................................................................................25Figure 26: Home Based Businesses......................................................................................................25Figure 27: Occupation..........................................................................................................................26Figure 28: Industry of Employment......................................................................................................27Figure 29: Employment Location..........................................................................................................27Figure 30: Highest Qualification...........................................................................................................28Figure 31: Field of Study of Highest Qualification.................................................................................28Figure 32: Study Status.........................................................................................................................29Figure 33: Educational Institution Currently Attended.........................................................................29Figure 34: Location of Educational Institution......................................................................................30Figure 35: Mode of Transport to Work.................................................................................................32Figure 36: Travel Time to Work............................................................................................................32Figure 37: Mode of Transport to Study................................................................................................33Figure 38: Travel Time to Study............................................................................................................33Figure 39: Bicycle Ownership...............................................................................................................34Figure 40: Bicycle Usage Not Related to Work/Study...........................................................................34Figure 41: Public Transport Usage Not Related to Work/Study............................................................35Figure 42: Distance from Public Transport...........................................................................................35Figure 43: Aspects that Discourage Public Transport Use....................................................................36Figure 44: Motor Vehicle Ownership....................................................................................................37Figure 45: Internet Access Method......................................................................................................39Figure 46: Lack of Internet Access........................................................................................................39Figure 47: Internet Usage.....................................................................................................................40

Figure 48: Frequency of Usage – Moreland Council Website...............................................................40Figure 49: Usage of Non-English Media................................................................................................41Figure 50: Types of Non-English Media Used.......................................................................................41Figure 51: Frequency of Readership – Moreland Leader Newspaper...................................................42Figure 52: Frequency of Readership – City News page.........................................................................42Figure 53: Accessing Council Sites........................................................................................................43Figure 54: Preferred Communication Methods....................................................................................43Figure 55: Council Communication Preference....................................................................................44Figure 56: Current Home Ownership Status.........................................................................................46Figure 57: Renting - Feelings of Security..............................................................................................46Figure 58: Renting – Factors Leading to Insecurity...............................................................................47Figure 59: Home Loan Repayment/Rent Payment...............................................................................47Figure 60: Financial Stress from Home Loan Repayment/Rent Payment.............................................48Figure 61: Food Security – Total...........................................................................................................48Figure 62: Food Security by Suburb......................................................................................................49Figure 63: Food Security – Ran Out of Food.........................................................................................50Figure 64: Caring Responsibilities - Total..............................................................................................52Figure 65: Caring Responsibilities by Suburb........................................................................................52Figure 66: Caring Responsibilities – Hours per Week...........................................................................53Figure 67: Volunteering - Total.............................................................................................................53Figure 68: Volunteering by Suburb.......................................................................................................54Figure 69: Volunteering – Hours per Month.........................................................................................55Figure 70: Gaming Penetration and Venue – Part 1.............................................................................57Figure 71: Gaming Penetration and Venue – Part 2.............................................................................58Figure 72: Youth Services.....................................................................................................................60Figure 73: Arts & Culture......................................................................................................................60Figure 74: Shopping Localities – Local Centres.....................................................................................62Figure 75: Shopping Localities – Sub-Regional and Regional Centres...................................................64Figure 76: Online Shopping..................................................................................................................66Figure 77: Areas for Improvement or Development – Facilities and Infrastructure.............................69Figure 78: Areas for Improvement or Development – Facilities and Infrastructure – TOP 10 by Suburb.............................................................................................................................................................70Figure 79: Areas for Improvement or Development – Council Services...............................................74Figure 80: Areas for Improvement or Development – Council Services - TOP 10 by Suburb................75Figure 81: Changes for the Environment..............................................................................................80Figure 82: Activities Carried Out In Consideration of the Environment................................................81Figure 83: Sources of Information – Recycling/ Waste.........................................................................81Figure 84: Sources of Information – Energy.........................................................................................82Figure 85: Sources of Information – Water..........................................................................................83Figure 86: Frequency of Putting Bins Out.............................................................................................83Figure 87: Bin Capacity Utilised at Collection.......................................................................................83Figure 88: Disposal of Household Items...............................................................................................84

1 INTRODUCTION

Market Solutions was commissioned by Moreland City Council in 2015 to undertake a survey of households located in the Moreland City Council area. The aim of the survey was to collect demographic and socio-economic information on people living in the area that would provide Moreland City Council with an up-to-date snapshot of the local population. The survey is intended to act as the Council’s source of data on the community for inter-censal years and assist in its service planning.

This report has been prepared to provide a summary of the key findings from the survey for the total residential population of the Moreland City Council including a discussion of any variations between suburbs. Where appropriate, comparisons have been made with results from the 2013 and 2011 Household Surveys also undertaken by Market Solutions, as well as figures from the 2011 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census of Population and Housing.

1.1 Methodology

The survey was undertaken via one of two methods: a hard copy questionnaire or an online questionnaire which are included at Appendix 1. Participants were recruited using a telephone approach to obtain participant agreement from individual households. Once agreement was received, the participant was asked for their preferred method of completion. Those who chose the hard copy method were sent a questionnaire by mail with a reply-paid envelope for return, whilst those who chose online were emailed a link to the online survey. Reminder calls were made to those who had not returned/ completed the questionnaire within the agreed timeframe.

The sample for telephone placement was divided into suburbs with quotas to ensure that questionnaire distribution was conducted evenly across the Municipality. An over-representation of smaller suburbs was undertaken to enable results to be summarised more reliably at this level.

A total of 1,174 completed household surveys were returned (749 via mail and 425 online). The completed questionnaires included information on 2,513 individuals residing in these households. Figure 1 shows the number of completed questionnaires received for the 2013, 2015 and 2017 Household Surveys.

Figure 1: Geographic Coverage (Unweighted and Weighted Data)Q.63 - What suburb is this household in?

Base: All householdsQuestionnaires

(unweighted data) No. % No. % No. %SUBURB 2013 2015 2017

Glenroy 68 6.2 88 7.8 97 8.3Fawkner 92 8.3 83 7.3 83 7.1Oak Park 103 9.3 106 9.4 103 8.8Hadfield 107 9.7 103 9.1 112 9.5

Gowanbrae/ Tullamarine 55 5.0 68 6.0 81 6.9Pascoe Vale 85 7.7 91 8.0 111 9.5

Pascoe Vale South 104 9.4 100 8.8 88 7.3Coburg 100 9.1 93 8.2 91 7.8

Coburg North 87 7.9 112 9.9 96 8.2Brunswick 85 7.7 87 7.7 108 9.2

Brunswick East/ Fitzroy North 119 10.8 104 9.2 108 9.2Brunswick West 97 8.8 98 8.6 96 8.2

Total 1,102 100.0 1,133 100.0 1,174 100.0

Figure 2 (continued): Geographic Coverage (Unweighted and Weighted Data)

Base: All householdsHouseholds

(weighted data) No. % No. % No. %SUBURB 2013 2015 2017

Glenroy 7,954 12.6 7,954 12.6 8,943 12.6Fawkner 4,763 7.6 4,763 7.6 5,130 7.2Oak Park 2,405 3.8 2,405 3.8 2,566 3.6Hadfield 2,355 3.7 2,355 3.7 2,391 3.4

Gowanbrae/ Tullamarine 1,042 1.7 1,042 1.7 1,088 1.5Pascoe Vale 6,452 10.2 6,452 10.2 7,521 10.6

Pascoe Vale South 3,828 6.1 3,828 6.1 3,889 5.5Coburg 10,250 16.3 10,250 16.3 10,875 15.4

Coburg North 2,475 3.9 2,475 3.9 3,175 4.5Brunswick 10,311 16.4 10,311 16.4 12,286 17.4

Brunswick East/ Fitzroy North 4,682 7.4 4,682 7.4 5,991 8.5Brunswick West 6,546 10.4 6,546 10.4 6,960 9.8

Total 63,063 100 63,063 100 70,815 100

1.2 Data Analysis

The data is analysed at the level of the individual and the household depending on the nature of the question. Cross tabulations by suburb are provided in Appendix 2 for questions regarding individual characteristics and Appendix 3 for questions relating to the household as a whole.

The data has been weighted by suburb representing the number of households or individuals residing in the City of Moreland as appropriate.

1.3 Interpreting a Significant Difference

A significance test shows how likely it is that any difference seen between two values reflects a real difference in the population and not just a chance difference in the sample.

When it is indicated that a value is statistically significantly different at the .05 level of significance, it means there is only a 5% chance that the observed discrepancy is a spurious occurrence rather than a genuine difference. In other words, to say that a difference is statistically significant or statistically detectable is to say that the observed result cannot reasonably be attributed to random variation alone. Also, a difference has been established fairly conclusively but no judgement has been made as to the practical importance of the declared difference.

In some instances in this report, a significance test is used to compare the results of 2017 survey with those from the 2015 survey. A statistically significant change is indicated by a (or blue text) for an increase and a (or red text) for a decrease.

2 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

This section covers:

Gender (Q.1) Age (Q.2) Sexual identity (Q.10) Country of birth (Q.4) Language spoken at home (Q.6) Duration of residence in Australia (Q.5) Literacy (Q.7) Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status (Q.8) Faith (Q.9) Disability status (Q.20, Q.21) Length of time at address (Q.11) Household structure & type (Q.75, Q.77, Q.78) Personal income (Q.62) Number of generations of family in household (Q.76)

Key Results (see Figures 2 to 13):

The 2017 survey captured a similar age profile when compared with the 2015 survey.

95.4% of people surveyed identified as heterosexual. Overseas born residents were represented by 30% of people surveyed, and of

those born overseas, the key countries of birth were Italy, United Kingdom and Greece.

25% of people surveyed speak a language other than English at home, most likely to be Italian or Greek.

86% self-identified as speaking, reading and understanding English very well. A total of 4% self-identified their English skills at the lower levels of “not well” or “not at all”.

30% of individuals surveyed have a permanent or long-term disability. Of those individuals with a disability,29% require assistance.

35% of households were families with children, 28% were sole person households, and 31% couples without children.

60% have one generation living in the household and 33% have two generations. No significant changes in personal income with the majority stating nil income

(18%) or earning less than $600 per week (41%).

Suburb Variations (see appendices)

An older age profile is particularly apparent in the suburb of Glenroy where 56% of all individuals profiled by the Household Survey were aged over 60 years. Other suburbs with an above average proportion of residents aged over 60 years include Hadfield (50%), Oak Park (40%) and Fawkner (52%).

There are a higher proportion of residents born overseas in Fawkner (49%), Coburg North (32%), Glenroy (32%). In contrast, Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South, Oak Park have the highest proportion of Australian-born residents.

There are a higher proportion of residents with a physical permanent long-term disability in Fawkner and Hadfield. Of those with a disability there are a higher

proportion of Pascoe Vale South and Coburg North requiring assistance for self-care activities (such as showering).

In terms of length of residency, a higher proportion of Pascoe Vale South and Brunswick West residents have lived at their address for 10 years or more.

Figure 3: Gender and AgeQ.1 What is the person’s gender?Q.2 What was the person’s age last birthday?Q.10 Does the person identify as...?

Base: All individuals answering 2011 Census 2013 2015 2017

% % % %GENDER (Q.1) (n=2552) (n=2606) (n=2513)

Male 49.0 47.3 46.1 47.6Female 51.0 52.6 53.7 52.3

Transgender* NA 0.1 0.1 0.1Intersex* NA 0.0 0.1 0.0

AGE (Q.2) (n=2467) (n=2563) (n=2449)

0-4 years 6.5 3.9 2.4 1.95-12 years 8.0 9.2 7.9 5.6

13-19 years 6.5 7.3 7.8 720-35 years 29.8 10.2 9.5 1036-45 years 15.4 14.1 10.4 8.246-60 years 15.8 26.4 24.2 2461-75 years 10.2 17.5 24.1 26.1

76 years and over 7.8 11.3 13.8 17.2

SEXUAL IDENTITY^ (Q.10) (n=2238) (n=1978)# (n=2029)#Heterosexual NA 96.1 97.3 95.4

Gay NA 1.8 0.7 1.4Lesbian NA 1.0 0.6 0.7

Bisexual NA 0.3 1.3 0.6Other NA 0.8 0.1 1.9

Prefer not to answer NA 0.0 0.0 0.0# Base changed in 2015 to only 15+ years

Figure 4: Country of Birth and Language Spoken at HomeQ.4 In which country was the person born?Q.6 Does the person speak a language other than English at home?

Base: All individuals answering 2011 Census 2013 2015 2017

% % % %COUNTRY OF BIRTH (Q.4) (n=2556) (n=2518) (n=2535)

Australia 60.1 74.4 73.8 69.7Total Overseas Born 39.9 25.6 26.2 30.3

LANGUAGE AT HOME (Q.6) (n=2504) (n=2558) (n=2485)

Language other than English at home 44.8 21.3 25.4 25.4English only at home 55.2 78.7 74.6 74.6

Figure 5: Duration of Residence in AustraliaQ.5 How long has the person lived in Australia?

Figure 6: Other Countries of Birth - Top 10Q.4 In which country was the person born?

Base: All individuals answering 2013 2015 2017

% % %

COUNTRY OF BIRTH (Q.4) (n=2556) (n=2502) (n=2534)Italy 5.2 7.8 6.1

United Kingdom 3.2 3.9 3.4Greece 1.5 2.4 2.3

New Zealand 1.2 1.2 0.7Lebanon 1.1 0.6 0.6

Malta 1.0 0.8 1.1Sri Lanka 0.8 0.5 0.5

United States 0.6 0.4 0.4India 0.6 0.3 0.5

Germany 0.5 0.8 0.9Poland 0.1 0.2 0.5

Figure 7: Other Languages Spoken at Home - Top 10Q.6 Does the person speak a language other than English at home?

Base: Speak a language other than English at home 2013 2015 2017

% % %LANGUAGE AT HOME (Q.6) (n=532) (n=621) (n=571)

Italian 41.5 43.9 42.9Greek 14.0 17.0 16.5Arabic 10.9 7.4 4.1

Maltese 2.1 2.8 3.2German 3.9 3.6 3.7

Urdu 3.4 4.3 0.0Sinhala 3.3 1.8 1.5

Mandarin 2.5 1.7 1.9French 1.6 0.5 3.6

Spanish 1.5 2.7 1.2

Base: Respondents not born in Australia 2013 2015 2017

% % %PERIOD OF RESIDENCE (Q.5) (n=560) (n=629) (n=593)

Less than 1 year 0.9 0.6 0.51 to less than 5 yrs 4 4.9 1.8

5 to less than 10 yrs 5.6 5.6 3.110 years or more 89.5 89.0 94.6

Figure 8: LiteracyQ.7 Can the person speak, read and understand English…?

Figure 9: ATSI Status, Ethnicity and FaithQ.8 Does the person identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?Q.9 Which faith does the person identify with?

Base: All answering 2011 Census 2013 2015 2017

% % % %ATSI STATUS (Q.8) (n=2528) (n=2578) (n=2493)

Yes 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.2No 99.5 99.3 99.3 99.8

FAITH (Q.9) (n=2487) (n=2539) (n=2475)

Catholic 36.0 38.4 39.1 37.4Anglican 5.9 7.7 6.9 6.7

Other Christian 4.8 7.9 6.9 8.4Orthodox 8.8 4.7 5.4 5.7

Uniting Church (UCA) 2.1 3.4 4.3 3.8Islam 10.1 2.9 2.1 1.9

Buddhism 2.5 0.7 0.7 0.1Hinduism 2.6 0.3 0.3 0.3

Other 2.4 2.3 2.4 3.1No faith identified 24.7 31.8 31.8 32.6

Figure 10: Disability StatusQ.20 Does the person have a permanent or long-term disability?

Figure 11: Assistance Required for DisabilityQ.21 Does the person require assistance for the disability?

Figure 12: Household StructureQ11. How long has the person lived at this address?Q.75 How would you describe your household structure?Q.77How would you describe the type of home your household lives in?Q.78How many bedrooms does your home have?

Base: All households answering 2013 2015 2017

% % %LENGTH OF TIME AT ADDRESS (Q.11) (n=2542) (n=2597) (n=2507)

Less than 1 year 2.6 3.4 1.71 to less than 5 years 14.4 11.9 10.7

5 to less than 10 years 19.3 16.0 14.410 years or more 63.6 68.8 73.2

HOUSEHOLD STRUCTURE (Q.70) (n=1071) (n=1117) (n=1127)

Sole person 22.1 26.1 28.3Couple only, no children 27.7 28.9 31.2

2 parent family with children 36.2 31.6 29.31 parent family with children 6.6 6.3 5.3

Other family 4.0 4.9 4.7Group/ shared household 3.5 2.1 1.2

HOUSEHOLD TYPE (Q.72) (n=1077) (n=1107) (n=1113)

Separate house 66.9 67.5 74.6 Semi-detached, row or terrace house, townhouse etc.:

One storey 15.0 15.5 10.3 Two or more storeys 9.5 10.2 7.7

Flat, unit or apartment: In a one or two storey block 5.4 4.5 5.5

In a three storey block 0.7 1.4 1.3In a four or more storey block 1.3 0.2 0.4

Attached to a house 0.3 0.2 0.3Other dwelling:

Caravan, cabin, houseboat 0.0 0.0 0.0Improvised home, tent, sleep out 0.0 0.0 0.0

House or flat attached to a shop, office etc. 1.0 0.5 0.1

NUMBER OF BEDROOMS (Q.73) (n=1082) (n=1102) (n=1123)None (e.g. studio/ bedsit) 0.1 0.4 0.5

One 3.6 5.1 2.8Two 26.5 24.9 26.2

Three 52.9 50.0 51.3Four 14.1 17.1 16.8

Five or more 2.8 2.6 2.4

Figure 13: Weekly gross incomeQ.62What is the person's gross (pre-tax) income from all sources per week, including pensions and allowances?

Figure 14: Generations of FamilyQ.76 How many generations of family live in the household?

3 HEALTH AND WELLBEINGThis section covers:

Private health insurance (Q.12) Health care card (Q.13) General health level (Q.14) Engagement in physical exercise (Q.15) Barriers to improving health & wellbeing (Q.16) Eating habits (Q.17, Q.18, Q.19) Participation in community groups (Q.22) Participation in recreation & exercise and arts & cultural activities (Q.23, Q.26)


Self-reported general health levels are generally positive with 61% of individuals rating their health as excellent or very good (Whereas it was63% in 2015). However, 15% of individuals rated their health as ‘fair’ or ‘poor’.

64% of surveyed residents have private health insuranceand 37% hold a health care card (a bit higher when compared with 34% in 2015).

The majority of individuals aged over 5 years engage in physical activity for 30 minutes or more at least once per week (78%). Many residents exercise regularly, with 27% reporting that they exercise daily, and a further 28% exercise 3 times per week or more. A total of 18% exercise infrequently (once a month or less often).

The most common form of physical activity of 30 minutes or more is walking (50%) followed by gardening (23%), cycling/bike riding (15%), swimming (11% down from 13%) and gym (13%).

The key barrier for residents to improving their health and well-being is not having enough time (25%), including working too many hours (13%). After a very cold winter, the weather was much more likely to have been a barrier (11%). Self-motivation also appears to be a barrier to improved health and well-being with 10% saying that they are ‘lazy/can’t be bothered’.

55% of individuals reported that they participate in community groups, the most common being sports clubs (15%), gym/exercise groups (16%), volunteer/welfare groups (8%), arts & cultural groups (7%) and religious groups (8%).

63.5% of residents reported that they engage in arts and cultural activities, including attending festivals (30%), visiting galleries/museums (34%), attending live music (27%), and attending other performing arts (22%).


Private health insurance is more prevalent in Oak Park (80%), Gowanbrae/Tullamarine (88%), Pascoe Vale (67%), Pascoe Vale South (79%), Brunswick (70%), Brunswick East/ Fitzroy North (67%) and Brunswick West (67%).

A higher than average proportion of residents hold a health care card in Fawkner (50%), Glenory (54%) and Hadfield (46%).

Least likely to describe their health as excellent were residents of Hadfield (15%) and Glenory (17%). In contrast, residents in Brunswick (30%), Brunswick west (33%) Pascoe Vale South (29%) or Gowanbrae/ Tullamarine (30%) were more likely to rate their health as excellent.

Least likely to exercise daily were residents from Oak Park (21%) compared with residents from Coburg (30%).Coburg residents were most likely to not enough time as a barrier to participating in exercise (29%).

In terms of participation in community groups, Pascoe Vale (22%) and Gowanbrae/Tullamarine (27%) residents were most likely to be involved with sports clubs. Oak Park (21%) and Gowanbrae/Tullamarine (24%) and Brunswick (23%) residents were more likely to participate in gym or exercise groups.

Figure 15: Private Health InsuranceQ.12 Does the person have private health insurance?

Figure 16: Health Care CardQ.13 Does the person hold a health care card?

Figure 17: General Health LevelQ.14 How would the person describe their general health level?

Figure 18: Physical ExerciseQ.15 How often does the person engage in physical exercise of 30 minutes or more?

Figure 19: Barriers to improving health and well-beingQ.16What, if any, are the barriers to improving the person's participation in exercise?^

Base: All answeringMultiple response: Totals may add to more than 100%

2013 (n=2411)

2015(n=2490)

2017(n=2389)

% % %Not enough time 29.7 25.5 25.1

Work too many hours 16.0 13.5 12.9Weather 6.2 12.9 11.0

Lazy/ can't be bothered 11.8 11.6 10.1Injury or illness 11.2 10.3 11.9

Disability 6.2 7.4 7.8Currently unfit 6.9 6.6 7.0Too expensive 6.2 4.9 5.4

Weight makes it difficult 3.3 2.4 3.0Inconvenient location 2.0 2.1 2.0

Not permitted by health practitioner 1.3 1.2 0.8Age 1.2 0.7 0.1

Other 1.1 1.1 4.4Nothing in particular 17.9 17.9 19.3

Not applicable 19.0 17.2 15.5*New category in 2013 ^Question wording changed in 2015; previous wording:“What, if any, are the barriers to improving the person's health and well-being and participating in exercise?”

Figure 20: Frequency of Eating Fast Foods and Takeaway MealsQ.17 How often does the person eat foods such as chips, French fries, burgers, pizza, fried chicken or takeaway meals?

Figure 21: Frequency of Eating Fruit and VegetablesQ.18 How often does the person eat two serves of fruit and five serves of fresh vegetables?

Figure 22: Barriers to NutritionQ.19 What, if any, are the barriers to improving the person's nutrition?^


2015 (n=2502)

2017 (n=2402)

% %Fresh/ healthy food too expensive 9.4 9.2

Too time consuming 6.6 6.3Work too many hours 5.1 5.7

Preferences/ dislikes of other household members 4.9 4.7

Don’t like vegetables 4.5 5.2Can’t be bothered cooking 3.5 4.9

Prefer convenience food/ takeaway 3.2 3.2Don’t like fruit 2.8 2.8

Don’t like cooking 2.4 3.2Don’t know how to cook 1.5 2.5

Have food intolerances/allergies 1.3 2.4Disagree with the healthy eating guidelines 1.2 0.8

Poor access to fresh food 0.7 0.8Other 1.6 3.5

Nothing in particular 35.1 32.5Not applicable 30.1 29.8

^ New question in 2015

Figure 23: Participation in Community GroupsQ.22 Does the person participate in any community groups?Base: All answeringMultiple response: Totals may add to more than 100%

2013 (n=2475)

2015(n=2514)

2017(n=2463)

% % %Sports clubs 17.1 16.6 15.3

Gym or exercise 16.7 14.4 15.9Volunteer/welfare 7.8 9.4 7.7

Arts & cultural 8.3 7.3 7.2Religious groups 7.3 7.0 8.1

Community support 3.4 4.4 4.1Adult learning* 3.4 4.2 3.2Senior citizens 3.6 3.8 4.2

Service clubs 2.1 3.1 3.5Kid’s playgroups 4.4 2.9 1.9

Environmental 2.5 2.8 1.8Political parties 2.1 1.9 2.1

Mother’s groups 3.6 1.6 1.4Youth activity groups 1.1 1.4 1.0

Nationality groups 2.1 1.3 1.9Guides/ scouts* 1.6 1.0 1.2

Schools groups/ Council 0.6 0.8 0.0Local and family history* 0.6 0.7 1.2

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex groups* 0.6 0.4 0.3

Other 2.1 1.6 5.5Don't participate in any community groups 42.8 45.7 45.2

*New category to this question in 2013 BUT previously asked under a different question “What are the recreation, leisure, arts or cultural activities the person usually participates in?”

Figure 24: Participation in Recreation, Exercise and/or Sporting ActivitiesQ.23What are the recreation, exercise and/or sporting activities the person usually participates in?


2013 (n=2507)

2015(n=2567)

2017(n=2469)

% % %Walking (streets, parks) 51.9 49.6 50.1

Gardening* - 20.1 23.5Cycling/ bike riding 20.2 16.4 15.0

Swimming 18.2 12.7 11.1Gym 11.8 10.8 12.9

Exercise in a park 9.1 7.2 7.1Yoga/ Pilates/ Tai Chi 6.5 6.8 6.8

Dancing 5.2 5.8 6..9Running 8.2 5.7 5.0

Group fitness classes^ 6.6 5.2 6.7Soccer 4.6 4.6 6.2

Golf 5.2 3.9 3.5Tennis 4.0 3.0 3.1

Australian rules (playing) 2.8 2.9 2.1Basketball 3.0 2.8 1.6

Cricket 2.6 2.2 1.8Netball 1.5 2.1 1.2

Boot camp/ outdoor fitness^ 0.8 1.4 0.6Athletics 1.0 1.2 1.1

Lawn bowls 1.9 1.2 1.5Skateboarding/ BMX 1.3 0.9 0.5

Badminton 0.3 0.4 0.4Other sport (playing) 3.9 4.0 3.1

Other activity 8.1 8.6 7.4None of these 15.4 17.4 17.2

* New category in 2015; ^ New category in 2013

Participation Arts and/or Cultural ActivitiesQ.26What are the arts and/or cultural activities the person usually participates in?


2013 (n=2467)

2015 (n=2570)

2017(n=2424)

% % %Visiting galleries/museums 36.7 33.8 33.9

Attending festivals 37.1 29.6 29.6Attending live music 30.0 28.4 26.5

Attending other performing arts (e.g. dance, circus)* 21.0 23.3 21.7

Other 8.4 8.6 3.3 None of these 35.3 39.7 36.5

*New category in 2013

4 EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION


Employment status (Q.40) Home-based businesses (Q.41) Occupation (Q.42) Industry of employment (Q.43) Employment location (Q.44) Highest qualification (Q.47) Field of study (Q.48) Study status (Q.49) Educational institution (Q.50) Study location (Q.51)

Key results (see Figures 24 to 33):

42% of people surveyed are in paid employment (mostly full time 22%) and 58% are not in the work force (with half of these retired: 30%).

Key occupations amongst those in paid employment were professionals (40%), technician and trades workers (10% -representing a decreasing trend over time), managers (12%), clerical and administrative (11%), community and personal service (11%).

Key industries amongst workers were health care and social assistance (16%), education and training (19%), retail trade (8%) and information media and telecommunications (6%).

A wide range of work locations was identified, with the highest concentration in the Melbourne CBD (37%), whilst 27% work in Moreland.

30% of those employed work from home at least occasionally (represents an increasing trend) and 4% have a home-based business.

17% of individuals are currently attending an educational institution (mostly full time - 14%).

Amongst those studying, 6% were in preschool, 26% were in primary school, 31% were in secondary school (representing an increasing trend), 8% in TAFE or similar, 25% in university and 1% were in adult education.

51% of students study in Moreland, whilst 32% travelled to inner Melbourne.


Unemployment was highest in Fawkner (5%), while retirees were more likely to be found in Hadfield (40%), Glenroy (39%), Fawkner (36%) or Oak Park (35%).

Residents in Brunswick, Brunswick East/Fitzroy North and are more likely to be employed in professional occupations.

Figure 25: Employment StatusQ.40 What is the person's current employment status?

Base: All answering 2013 (n=2524)

2015(n=2572)

2017(n=2472)

% % %

IN THE WORKFORCE - TOTAL 48.5 42.8 42.3

Full time employee 26.0 22.6 22.2Part time employee 11.7 9.7 10.6

Casual employee 4.4 4.9 3.8Self employed 4.9 4.4 3.4

Semi-retired 1.5 1.2 2.3

NOT IN THE WORKFORCE - TOTAL 51.5 57.2 57.7

Retired 19.4 25.8 30.1Full time/ part time student 16.1 16.2 13.2

Home duties 3.7 3.5 3.2Preschool child 4.5 2.8 1.9

Unemployed 2.4 2.6 2.6Other pension 2.4 2.6 3.1

Disability pension 1.9 2.3 2.2Volunteer 0.4 0.9 0.9

Other 0.7 0.4 0.6#Full time student / child was split into two categories in 2013 *New category in 2013

Figure 26: Home Based BusinessesQ.41 Does the person work from this dwelling?

Figure 27: OccupationQ.42 What is the person’s usual occupation?

Figure 28: Industry of EmploymentQ.43 In which industry does the person usually work?

Base: Currently employed 2013 (n=1141)

2015(n=1033)

2017(n=986)

% % %Education and training 15.8 17.0 19.2

Health care and social assistance 16.4 16.0 18.2Retail trade 8.2 7.5 8.1

Information media and telecommunications 7.0 7.0 6.3Public administration and safety 8.3 6.8 5.5

Construction 6.7 6.6 4.4Financial and insurance services 4.2 6.4 4.6

Transport, postal and warehousing 3.7 5.3 5.0Accommodation and food services 5.3 5.2 3.0

Manufacturing 5.1 4.8 3.5Professional, scientific and technical services 5.9 4.7 7.1

Arts and recreation services 3.1 3.5 2.4Administrative and support services 1.2 1.4 2.5

Agriculture, forestry and fishing 0.5 1.2 0.5Electricity, gas, water and waste services 1.5 1.2 0.8

Wholesale trade 1.8 1.1 0.9Rental, hiring and real estate services 1.1 0.9 2.2

Mining 0.7 0.1 0.0Other services 3.4 3.2 5.8

Figure 29: Employment LocationQ.44 What is the suburb and postcode of the location where the person usually works?


2015(n=1026)

2017(n=928)

% % %

Inner Melbourne 42.6 42.9 40.3

Northern Melbourne 14.9 16.6 14.7

South Moreland 9.1 9.5 10.0

Western Melbourne 7.7 7.5 9.8

Central Moreland 10.8 7.4 9.8

North Moreland 7.7 5.9 7.1

Eastern Melbourne 3.6 2.8 2.5

Regional Victoria 0.2 1.0 0.8

Southern Melbourne 0.7 0.5 0.6

Other 2.8 5.7 4.3

Figure 30: Highest QualificationQ.47 What is the highest qualification the person has completed?

*New category in 2013Figure 31: Field of Study of Highest QualificationQ.48 What is the main field of study for the person’s highest qualification?

Base: Obtained Certificate or higher 2013 (n=1054)

2015(n=1054)

2017(n=1115)

% % %Education 19.6 18.3 17.6

Management and commerce 16.2 16.0 15.8Health 11.4 12.7 13.8

Engineering and related technologies 11.6 11.4 8.7Society and culture 11.4 11.4 13.5

Natural and physical science 6.7 6.8 7.9Information technology 6.0 6.8 6.2

Creative arts 7.4 6.6 5.7Architecture and building 3.3 3.5 3.5

Food, hospitality and personal services 3.1 3.0 2.7Agriculture, environmental and related

studies 2.0 2.5 2.3

Law 0.0 0.0 0.0Other 1.3 1.1 2.2

Figure 32: Study StatusQ.48Is the person currently studying at an educational institution?

Figure 33: Educational Institution Currently AttendedQ.50 Which type of educational institution does the person attend?

Base: Currently attending an educational institution

2013 (n=517)

2015(n=544)

2017(n=409)

% % %

Preschool 3.8 5.1 5.8

Primary (Catholic) 10.8 11.8 9.7

Primary (Private) 3.5 1.0 0.7

Primary (Gov't) 22.3 20.5 15.6

Secondary (Catholic) 7.4 7.8 7.6

Secondary (Private) 2.9 2.9 2.4

Secondary (Gov't) 16.2 17.5 21.3

TAFE or similar 5.2 6.3 8.1

University 23.5 23.1 25.2

Adult education 1.6 3.3 1.0

Other 2.8 0.8 2.6

Figure 34: Location of Educational InstitutionQ.51What is the suburb and postcode of the educational institution where the person is studying?


2013 (n=511)

2015 (n=538)

2017(n=369)

% % %





North Moreland 9.2 10.0 11.0





Other 2.5 2.6 0.2

5 TRANSPORTThis section covers:

Mode of transport to work (Q.45) Travel time to work (Q.46) Mode of transport to study (Q.52) Travel time to study (Q.53) Bicycle ownership (Q.57) Bicycle usage not related to study/work (Q.58) Public transport usage not related to study/work (Q.59) Distance from public transport (Q.60) Aspects that discourage public transport use (Q.61) Motor vehicle ownership (Q.74)


63% of workers travel to work by car as a driver, and a further 5% as a passenger. 38% of students travel to educational facilities by car as a passenger and a further

10% as a driver. 53% of students and 40% of workers use public transport as a mode of travelling to

work/study. 56% of workers and 75% of students live within 30 minutes travel time of their

workplace/educational institution. The majority (82%) of residents use public transport at least occasionally for travel

not related to work or study, and most of these live within 5 minutes’ walk (44% which is significantly low from the last year 2015 where it was 49%).

The top two key factors discouraging public transport use were waiting time (20%) and travel time (24%). These were followed by personal safety, cost and comfort aspects.

Bicycle ownership was lower in 2017 at 40% (compared with 42% in 2015 and 50% in 2013). 19% of bicycle owners never ride for trips not related to study or work.

45% of households have one car, 31% two cars, and 15% have three or more cars. 32% of households have at least one car parked on the street.


Public transport usage is much higher amongst residents of Fawkner, Brunswick and Brunswick West.

Residents of Gowanbrae/Tullamarine, Hadfield, Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South, Oak Park and Coburg North are more likely to travel to work by car and are also less likely to use public transport for trips not related to study or work. Motor vehicle ownership is generally higher in these suburbs, and is particularly high in Gowanbrae/Tullamarine.

Bicycle ownership is higher in Gowanbrae/Tullamarine (47%), Brunswick (53% ), Brunswick East/Fitzroy North (52%, Brunswick West (46%) and Coburg (44%).

Figure 35: Mode of Transport to WorkQ. 45 How does the person usually travel to work?


2015 (n=1070)

2017 (n=1029)

% % %

Car (as driver) 63.6 66.0 63.0

Tram 19.1 19.6 16.4

Train 16.4 15.0 19.3

Bicycle 13.9 11.7 12.0

Car (as passenger) 4.8 6.1 5.4

Walk only 4.9 4.4 4.3

Bus 3.7 4.1 4.5

Only work at home 3.8 2.8 3.3

Motorcycle/ scooter 1.6 1.3 1.2

Other 1.3 1.3 1.6

Figure 36: Travel Time to WorkQ.46 Approximately how long does it take the person to get to work?

Figure 37: Mode of Transport to StudyQ. 45 How does the person usually travel to study/ school?


2013 (n=517)

2015(n=541)

2017(n=406)

% % %


Walk only 24.2 22.5 20.2

Tram 17.8 19.7 19.0

Bicycle 19.5 16.9 17.5

Bus 12.3 14.6 18.2

Train 14.0 14.5 15.9

Car (as driver) 14.3 12.8 10.0

Study at home 4.0 2.9 4.6


Other 0.7 2.0 2.3

Figure 38: Travel Time to StudyQ.53 Approximately how long does it typically take the person to get to study/ school?^Note: Base prior to 2015 included those studying at home.

Figure 39: Bicycle OwnershipQ.57Does the person own a bicycle?

Figure 40: Bicycle Usage Not Related to Work/StudyQ.58 How often does the person use the bicycle for trips not related to study or work?

Figure 41: Public Transport Usage Not Related to Work/StudyQ.59 How often does the person use public transport for trips not related to study or work?

Figure 42: Distance from Public TransportQ.60 Approximately how close to home is the nearest public transport?*New category in 2013

Figure 43: Aspects that Discourage Public Transport UseQ.61 What discourages the person from using public transport more frequently?


2013 (n=2459)

2015 (n=2521)

2017 (n=2180)

% % %Waiting time 26.3 22.9 20.3

Travel time 23.7 21.3 23.9Personal safety 14.7 15.5 15.8

Comfort 13.1 15.1 14.4Weather 9.9 11.7 14.3

Cost 16.1 11.1 15.2Distance of stop from destination 7.6 7.0 7.6

Distance of stop from home 8.7 5.8 7.9Old age / health / mobility issues 2.4 2.9 1.9

Own a car / prefer / need to drive 2.4 2.0 0.6Inconvenient (NFI) 0.3 0.8 1.0

No direct route to destination 0.0 0.8 0.3Unreliable 0.3 0.6 0.3

Too difficult with kids / not pram friendly 0.5 0.5 0.4Too crowded 0.4 0.5 0.6

MYKI / ticketing issues 0.5 0.5 0.2Too young 0.2 0.2 0.2

Rude / aggressive / unhygienic people / ticket inspectors 0.6 0.2 0.3

Other 2.2 2.5 2.6Nothing 28.8 30.2 24.0

Not applicable* 12.7 12.8 15.0*New category in 2013

Figure 44: Motor Vehicle OwnershipQ.74 How many registered motor vehicles (including company cars and motorcycles, 4WD etc.) owned or used privately by members of this household are usually garaged or parked near your home?

Base: All households answering

Total all vehicles Vehicles parked on site Vehicles parked on the street

2013 2015 2017 2013 2015 2017 2013 2015 2017 (n=1,033) (n=1,087) (n=1119) (n=1,004) (n=1,091) (n= 1116) (n=806) (n=1,093) (n=1116)NUMBER OF VEHICLES % % % % % % % % %

None 5.4 9.4 9.2 19.0 22.0 21.9 57.7 67.1 68.2One 44.1 43.1 45.0 46.7 46.7 48.3 29.7 24.1 21.3Two 36.7 32.6 30.9 27.1 22.5 24.2 10.5 6.6 7.5

Three 9.8 9.5 9.4 5.4 6.6 4.5 1.9 1.3 2.0Four or more 4.0 5.4 5.5 1.4 1.4 1.1 0.0 0.2 0.7

MEAN NUMBER OF VEHICLES

1.6 1.6 1.6

6 COMMUNICATION


Internet access and usage (Q.29– Q.31) Usage of non-English media (Q.34, Q.35) Accessing the Council website& social media sites (Q.32, Q.94) Readership of Moreland Leader Newspaper (Q.36, Q.37) How often Moreland Facebook, twitter and YouTube accounts accessed (Q.94) Preferred communications methods (Q.95, Q.96)


91% of people surveyed reported that they had access to the internet. Internet access was mostly via either their own computer (39%, down from 56% in 2015) or mobile phone (52% up from 41% in 2015, representing an increasing trend).

The main reasons stated for not having internet access at home are the inability to use the computer and/or the internet (57% down from 60%), lack of need for it (37% up from 29%), or the cost (4%).

Most people use the internet to source information/research (e.g. google, Wikipedia) (82%) or email (81%) followed by Paying bills (53%) or using social media (52%); 2.3% reported using Moreland Council social media.

55% of households had accessed the Council’s website; however access is mostly on an infrequent basis. Residents were unlikely to have engaged with Council via social media.

Households expressed a preference for obtaining Council information via the Council magazine ‘Inside Moreland’ (41% up from 38%), stories in the local newspaper (34%), and ‘City News’ ads in the Moreland Leader (35%). Preferences for receiving information via Moreland’s website or telephone increased.

Telephone remains the most preferred method for contacting Council (68%).


Internet access was less prevalent in Glenroy (18% did not access internet) and Hadfield (12%).

Hadfield (58%), Glenroy (41%), Coburg North (45%) residents were more likely to read the Moreland Leader newspaper on a weekly basis.

Hadfield (61%), Oak Park (52%), Glenroy (51%) and Fawkner (51%) residents were more likely to read the Council’s City News page on a weekly basis.

Fawkner residents were more likely to access non-English forms of media (16%).

Figure 45: Internet Access MethodQ.29Does the person usually access the internet via...? ^

^ Wording change in 2013 from “Does the person have internet access via?”* New category 2013

Figure 46: Lack of Internet AccessQ.30 Why does the person not have internet access? ^

Base: Does not have internet accessMultiple response: Totals may add to more than 100%

2013 (n=191)

2015 (n=252)

2017(n=202)

% % %Don't know how to use computer/ internet 52.8 60.3 57.1

Don't need it 43.2 28.7 37.0 Cost 16.4 18.1 4.2

Intend to get a connection 3.1 6.5 3.2Other* 4.0 5.5 9.2

*New category in 2013^Wording change in 2013 from “Why does the person not have internet access at home?”

Figure 47: Internet UsageQ.31 What does the person typically use the Internet for?^

Base: Has internet access & usesMultiple response: Totals may add to more than 100%

2013 (n=1931)

2015(n=1973)

2017(n=1936)

% % %Information/ research (e.g. Google, Wikipedia) 82.8 81.6 81.6

Email 79.9 79.3 81.2Social media (e.g. Facebook, MSN) 59.4 56.0 52.0

Paying bills/ finance (e.g. BPAY, Internet banking) 49.5 49.0 53.3Ticket purchases (e.g. airline, theatre, museum) 40.8 39.8 38.4

Other shopping (e.g. eBay, Amazon, iTunes) 42.8 37.5 34.6News 34.0 35.5 38.1

Streaming (e.g. TV shows, YouTube) 30.8 31.7 34.1Downloading content (e.g. music, TV shows,

movies)^ 23.9 25.7 22.7

Work (e.g. access company systems) 28.7 24.3 29.3Study 19.6 21.1 20.7

Video/ voice communication (e.g. Skype) 22.2 19.6 16.3Moreland council e-services/payments* - 15.2 16.3

Blogs/ forums 13.3 12.4 14.0Moreland Library Catalogue & databases 10.9 10.9 12.7

Gaming (e.g. World of Warcraft, Counter-Strike) 10.6 10.4 14.2Grocery shopping (e.g. Coles online) 5.3 4.2 4.7

File sharing (e.g. BitTorrent, Limewire) 7.4 3.6 4.0Gambling (e.g. online poker, TAB) 1.9 1.1 2.4

Internet dating ^ 1.2 0.8 0.9Moreland Council social media (e.g. Facebook,

Twitter)** 2.3

Other 1.3 1.4 1.9** New category in 2017*New category in 2015; ~New category in 2013.^Wording change in 2013 from “At home, what does the person typically use the Internet for?”

Figure 48: Frequency of Usage – Moreland Council WebsiteQ.32How often does the person access the Moreland Council website?^


Figure 49: Usage of Non-English MediaQ.34Does the person use non-English forms of media? ^


Figure 50: Types of Non-English Media UsedQ.35Which of the following forms of non-English media does the person use?^


Figure 51: Frequency of Readership – Moreland Leader NewspaperQ.36 How often does the person read the Moreland Leader newspaper?

Figure 52: Frequency of Readership – City News pageQ.37 How often does the person read the Council's City News page in the Moreland Leader (page 4)?

Figure 53: Accessing Council SitesQ.94How often do members of this household access the following…?

Base: All households answering Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly Less than quarterly Never

% % % % % %

A. Moreland Council

Facebook

2013 (n=990) 0.4 0.5 1.1 0.7 3.2 94.12015 (n=1071) 0.2 0.7 1.4 1.1 3.1 93.52017 (n=1115) 1.0 1.9 2.1 1.8 6.5 86.7

B. Moreland Council Twitter

2013 (n=990) 0.1 0.4 0.8 0.3 1.7 96.72015 (n=1072) 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.4 1.2 98.02017 (n=1099) N/A 0.8 0.6 0.5 2.9 95.2

C. Moreland Council

YouTube *

2013 (n=0) - - - - - -2015 (n=1083) 0.1 0.0 0.4 0.5 2.3 96.72017 (n=1103) N/A 0.2 0.6 0.4 3.7 95.1

Figure 54: Preferred Communication MethodsQ.90Which, if any, of the following methods would members of this household prefer to find out information from Council? ^

Base: All households answeringMultiple response: Totals may add to more than 100%

2013(n=1077)

2015(n=1084)

2017(n=1133)

% % %Council's Inside Moreland magazine 45.7 38.3 40.7

Local newspaper stories 38.0 36.4 33.9City News Ads (in Moreland Leader) 37.2 35.7 34.6

By telephoning Council 22.1 35.6 29.2Moreland Council website 29.2 35.0 28.7

Brochure/ flyer 27.9 22.7 18.9Email from Council 24.2 21.1 16.8

Library 17.2 15.5 14.1e-Newsletter 17.9 15.3 12.1

Word of mouth 7.2 10.8 7.4Council offices 8.2 10.3 8.1

Active Moreland website 7.8 8.5 7.6Public meetings 8.5 8.0 8.1

Poster/ billboard* - 6.2 5.9Attending community events 5.0 6.0 3.6

Attending Council meetings 2.9 3.4 3.4Community groups/ n'hood houses 3.6 3.1 3.0

Council Facebook page 3.8 2.7 4.4Multicultural publications/ radio 1.4 2.4 1.1

Postcards* - 2.3 2.5Council Twitter 1.2 0.6 0.7

Other 0.7 0.5 2.0None of these 4.7 6.0 6.7

*New category in 2015. ^Wording changed in 2015 from “Which, if any, of the following methods would members of this household prefer to receive information from Council?”

Figure 55: Council Communication PreferenceQ.96What methods of contacting council would be preferred by your household?


2013 (n=1083)

2015(n=1110)

2017(n=1143)

% % %Phone 71.9 69.1 68.1Email 46.5 43.4 41.0

In person at Council 36.6 33.5 32.5Letter 21.8 24.9 17.3

Customer service request via Council website 12.5 8.9 11.9

Web chat accessed via Council website 3.3 3.8 4.4Online through Council's social media

pages (e.g. Facebook, Twitter) ^ 2.6 1.6 2.6

Video chat accessed via Council website 1.1 0.8 0.0Other 0.3 0.9 1.2

No preference 2.3 3.2 4.0^Examples added to wording in 2015

7 HOUSEHOLD FINANCESThis section covers:

Current home ownership status (Q.79) Level of security with rental agreement (Q.80, Q.81) Home loan repayment/rent payment (Q.82) Financial stress from rental or housing payment (Q.83) Food security (Q.84, Q.86, Q.87, Q.88)


Approximately 26% of households surveyed are either purchasing or renting their home (down from 30%). A significantly greater proportion of households fully own their home in 2015 (73%up from 66%).

The majority (71%) of renters feel secure in their current rental agreement, with 39% feeling very secure. The main reason for feeling insecure was that the property may be sold (65% up from 59%) and rising rent (65%, up from 42%).

47% (down from 52%) of purchaser/renter households feel that the rental or housing payment places heavy (11%) or moderate (36%down from 38%) stress on the household’s finances in an average month.

3% of households reported that there have been times in the last 12 months when they had run out of food and could not afford to buy more. Of these households, 15% stated this happens on a weekly basis, and 23% monthly.

46%of households have a home fruit or vegetable garden. Over three-quarters (76%) of all households are able to access fresh food within

easy walking distance from their home.


Residents in Fawkner (78%), Oak Park (70%), Pascoe Vale South (80%), Pascoe Vale (75%) Hadfield (75%) and Glenroy (77%) were more likely to fully own their home, while residents in Gowanbrae/ Tullamarine (49%), Brunswick west (68%) and Coburg (60%) were less likely to fully own their homes.

Glenroy, Hadfield and Brunswick East/Fitzroy North renters were more likely to feel very insecure with their current rental agreement. This was most likely due to the possibility of the property being sold, changing personal circumstances, general feeling of lack of control over lease and rising rent costs.

Households in Glenroy, Hadfield, Fawkner, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale South that are either purchasing or renting their home were more likely to feel moderate or heavy financial stress from rental or housing payments.

A higher proportion of households in Fawkner, Oak Park, Hadfield, Gowanbrae/Tullamarine, Glenroy, Pascoe Vale South, Brunswick and Brunswick East reported that they run out of food and are unable to buy more on a monthly basis (Caution Small Sample Sizes).

Home fruit and vegetable gardens were most prevalent in Pascoe Value South and Brunswick West.

Least likely to say they are able to access fresh food within easy walking distance were residents from Fawkner, Oak Park, Gowanbrae/Tullamarine, Pascoe Vale South and Coburg North.

Figure 56: Current Home Ownership StatusQ.79How would you describe the current housing situation of your household?

Figure 57: Renting - Feelings of SecurityQ.80How secure do you feel with your current rental agreement? ^

Figure 58: Renting – Factors Leading to InsecurityQ.81What factors are making you feel insecure? ^

Base: Renting home & feel insecureMultiple response: Totals may add to more than 100%

2015(n=13)*

2017(n=11)*

% %

Rental property maybe sold 58.9 64.5

Changing personal circumstances 50.2 32.3

Rising rent 41.6 64.5

General feeling of lack of control over lease 31.1 23.6

Landlord/ real estate agent is unreliable 20.4 24.2

Lack of property maintenance 20.4 16.7

Can't negotiate a long-term lease 13.2 33.9

Specific clauses in lease that concern you 13.2 24.9

Have a pet (authorised or unauthorised) 0.0 29.0

Other 19.3 8.1^New question in 2015. *Caution: small sample size.

Figure 59: Home Loan Repayment/Rent PaymentQ.82 What is the home loan repayment or rent payment on your home per month?

Base: Purchasing or renting home

2013(n=369)

2015(n=285)

2017(n=245)

% % %

$1 - $999 p/m 27.8 30.3 35.9

$1,000 - $1,599 p/m 32.1 30.7 28.7

$1,600 - $2,199 p/m 23.6 21.4 17.6

$2,200 - $2,999 p/m 10.4 11.0 12.4

$3,000 or more p/m 6.1 6.5 5.5

Figure 60: Financial Stress from Home Loan Repayment/Rent PaymentQ.83How much stress do you feel the rental or housing payment places on this household's finances in an average month?

Figure 61: Food Security – TotalQ.84Have there been any times in the last 12 months when you ran out of food and could not afford to buy more?Q.86 Does your household have a home fruit or vegetable garden?Q.87 Are you able to access fresh food within easy walking distance from your home?

Figure 62: Food Security by SuburbQ.84Have there been any times in the last 12 months when you ran out of food and could not afford to buy more?Q.86 Does your household have a home fruit or vegetable garden?Q.87 Are you able to access fresh food within easy walking distance from your home?

Base: All answeringQ.79 Have there been any times in last 12 months when you ran out of food &

could not afford to buy more?

Q.81 Does your household have a home fruit or vegetable garden?

Q.82 Are you able to access fresh food within easy walking distance

from your home?

2013 (n=1075)

2015(n=1110)

2017(n=1146)

2013(n=1081)

2015(n=1129)

2017(n=1153)

2013(n=1079)

2015(n=1123)

2017(n=1150)

% yes % yes % yes

Glenroy 4.5 4.7 3.1 33.3 48.9 39.2 80.3 77.0 79.4

Fawkner 11.4 4.9 6.1 50.6 61.4 51.2 78.9 81.5 65.9

Oak Park 2.0 1.0 1.0 41.6 42.5 41.6 58.0 51.9 46.0

Hadfield 1.9 4.9 3.7 42.9 39.2 48.6 87.5 82.5 81.7

Gowanbrae/Tullamarine 5.5 3.0 1.3 41.8 33.8 36.3 52.7 64.7 43.0

Pascoe Vale 1.2 5.8 4.6 45.2 37.4 44.3 75.0 71.1 77.5

Pascoe Value South 1.0 5.2 1.2 44.0 35.4 54.0 54.5 84.0 42.5

Coburg 2.1 2.2 3.4 56.1 52.7 47.8 81.6 86.0 78.9

Coburg North 3.6 7.3 1.1 67.1 56.3 48.9 50.6 64.9 63.8

Brunswick 1.2 3.4 1.0 52.9 49.4 43.3 94.1 95.4 93.2

Brunswick East/ Fitzroy North 1.7 4.9 1.9 44.5 53.4 48.6 89.9 84.2 81.0

Brunswick West 6.4 4.1 3.2 42.6 53.6 51.6 76.1 67.7 74.2

Total 3.3 4.1 2.8 47.4 48.8 46.2 78.7 78.0 75.7

Figure 63: Food Security – Ran Out of FoodQ.85How often have you run out of food and been unable to buy more?^

^New question in 2015

8 CARING AND VOLUNTEERINGThis section covers:

Caring responsibilities (Q.66) Participation in unpaid voluntary work (Q.67)


15% of households reported that at least one member of the household is a carer of someone to support that person to stay in their home.

The number of hours of care provided varies, however 32% of carers are providing over 40 hours of care per week on average.

37% of households reported that at least one member of the household had been involved in unpaid voluntary work in the previous 12 months.

52% of volunteers worked between one and 10 hours per month.


Caring responsibilities are marginally more prevalent amongst residents in Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Value South and Coburg North.

Volunteering is more common amongst residents in Oak Park (42%) Brunswick (54%) and Brunswick West (48%), with around half of these residents volunteering for 1 to 10 hours a month.

Figure 64: Caring Responsibilities- TotalQ.66.1Do any members of this household look after or care for someone to support that person (or people) to stay in their home? ^

^Wording changed in 2015 from “Do any members of this household look after or care for someone to allow that person to stay in their home?”

Figure 65: Caring Responsibilities by SuburbQ.66.1Do any members of this household look after or care for someone to support that person (or people) to stay in their home? ^

Base: All households answering 2013 (n=1069)

2015(n=1082)

2017(n=1118)

% yes

Glenroy 10.6 13.4 18.1

Fawkner 20.0 20.3 15.4

Oak Park 20.2 17.3 12.4

Hadfield 18.3 18.1 15.1

Gowanbrae/Tullamarine 5.7 7.8 9.5

Pascoe Vale 13.3 16.1 20.6

Pascoe Value South 14.6 17.9 21.7

Coburg 19.8 12.4 15.9

Coburg North 14.3 17.3 22.6

Brunswick 15.5 17.4 17.8

Brunswick East/ Fitzroy North 12.6 15.8 10.7

Brunswick West 12.9 18.7 17.0

Total 15.2 16.1 17.0^Wording changed in 2015 from “Do any members of this household look after or care for someone to allow that person to stay in their home?”

Figure 66: Caring Responsibilities – Hours per WeekQ.67.2 Approximately how many hours of care does the person provide in an average WEEK?

Figure 67: Volunteering - TotalQ.67.1 In the last 12 months, have any members of this household done any unpaid voluntary work?

Figure 68: Volunteering by SuburbQ.67.1 In the last 12 months, have any members of this household done any unpaid voluntary work?

Base: All households answering 2013 (n=1062)

2015(n=1086)

2017(n=1125)

% yes

Glenroy 26.6 37.0 24.5

Fawkner 18.2 20.3 23.8

Oak Park 43.0 26.0 42.4

Hadfield 26.2 34.4 27.1

Gowanbrae/ Tullamarine 26.4 32.8 33.8

Pascoe Vale 37.6 31.5 27.5

Pascoe Vale South 34.7 26.9 38.8

Coburg 33.0 34.4 34.8

Coburg North 33.3 31.5 33.3

Brunswick 47.6 47.1 53.5

Brunswick East/ Fitzroy North 37.3 36.6 41.3

Brunswick West 40.0 46.2 48.4

Total 35.1 36.0 37.1

Figure 69: Volunteering – Hours per MonthQ.67.2 If yes, approximately how many hours of unpaid voluntary work would members of the household do in an average MONTH?

9 GAMBLING BEHAVIOURThis section covers:

Frequency and location of gambling (Q.73)


24% of households reported that a member gambles at least occasionally on pokies, 7% on sports, 55% on scratchies/tattslotto, 23% on horse racing (up from 20%), and 3% on card/table games.

Scratchies/tattslotto gambling was the most frequently engaged in gambling activity, with over one-quarter playing weekly. The remaining forms of gaming were most likely to be engaged in occasionally.

Of those that gambled, pokies were accessed at multiple locations including hotels (53%), RSL clubs (37%), the casino (19%), and sports clubs (21%).

Sports gambling was most likely to be accessed online (49%),followed by at a hotel (22%).

Online gaming (28% up from 28%) was a more common way to gamble on horse racing in 2017.


Gambling on the pokies was most prevalent amongst residents in Glenroy (28%), Hadfield (24%) and Pascoe Vale (55%). Most who gambled on pokies did so at least occasionally.

Weekly participation in gambling on sports was marginally higher amongst residents in Pascoe Vale (2.9%) and Coburg (2.9%), Gowanbrae/Tullamarine (7%).

Residents in Glenroy (39%), Fawkner (36%), Oak Park (31%), Pascoe Vale (33%), Coburg north (31%) and Hadfield (38%) were also more likely to play scratchies/tattslotto weekly.

Weekly gambling on horse racing was most prevalent in Pascoe Vale (6.8%) and Oak Park (6.5%) and Glenroy (7.4%).

Occasional gambling on card/table games was marginally more prevalent among Gowanbrae/Tullamarine residents (7%) .

Figure 70: Gaming Penetration and Venue – Part 1Q.73.1 How often do members of this household gamble on...?Q.73.2 Where do they gamble on…?


The Pokies Sports Scratchies/Tattslotto

2013(n=915)

2015(n=1074)

2017(n=1030)

2013(n=804)

2015(n=1024)

2017(n=848)

2013(n=973)

2015(n=1072)

2017(n= 954)

% % % % % % % % %Daily 0.0 0.3 0.6 0.1 0.0 0.4 0.2 0.6 0.6

Weekly 3.2 3.2 3.9 1.2 1.2 1.8 23.9 25.6 24.6

Monthly 1.7 1.3 1.9 0.6 0.6 0.5 4.5 3.0 4.1

Occasionally 18.0 16.7 17.3 6.5 5.0 4.3 24.2 25.6 25.9

TOTAL gamble 23.0 21.5 23.7 8.3 6.8 7.0 52.7 54.8 55.2

NEVER gamble 77.0 78.6 76.2 91.7 93.2 93.0 47.3 45.2 44.7

Base: Respondents who gambled

2013(n=231)

2015(n=259)

2017(n=244)

2013(n=61)

2015(n=69)

2017(n=68)

2013(n=442)

2015(n=513)

2017(n=470)

% % % % % % % % %

Online 0.2 0.9 1.9 52.9 49.4 49.0 8.3 7.0 10.4

Casino 25.2 29.6 18.5 2.6 6.5 3.3 1.0 0.2 0.2

Hotel 47.2 44.9 53.1 18.3 24.6 21.9 1.0 1.4 0.6

Sports club 21.5 23.6 20.9 10.8 10.8 2.4 0.8 0.5 0.4

RSL club 41.8 44.9 37 6.1 6.7 3.6 1.4 0.4 1.9

At the track 1.7 0.5 3.0 1.3 4.6 15.8 0.2 0.6 0.7

Other 5.1 3.7 5.1 26.3 22.2 17.8 89.4 91.7 87.4Figure 71: Gaming Penetration and Venue – Part 2

Q.73.1 How often do members of this household gamble on...?Q.73.2 Where do they gamble on…?

Base: All households answeringHorse racing Card/table games*

2013(n=876)

2015(n=1037)

2017(n=876)

2013(n=0)

2015(n=1020)

2017(n= 840)

% % % % % %Daily 1.0 0.6 0.9 - 0.0 0.0

Weekly 5.0 3.2 5.1 - 0.2 0.0Monthly 1.2 1.1 1.5 - 0.4 0.4

Occasionally 19.3 15.3 15.5 - 3.9 2.8

TOTAL gamble 26.4 20.2 23.0 - 4.5 3.2

NEVER gamble 73.6 79.8 77.0 - 95.6 96.8

Base: Respondents who gambled 2013(n=195)

2015(n=198)

2017(n=187)

2013(n=0)

2015(n=35)

2017(n=29)

% % % % %

Online 28.4 18.0 28.1 - 7.0 6.3

Casino 1.3 2.0 0.2 - 40.1 35.6

Hotel 23.8 24.3 21.6 - 3.0 0.0

Sports club 5.4 8.2 7.7 - 3.0 4.3

RSL club 2.7 2.4 4.4 - 0.0 4.3

At the track 27.0 30.5 23 - 0.0 2.0

Other 28.1 38.6 33.9 - 52.9 50.7

10 COMMUNITY SERVICESThis section covers:

The current use of community services. The community services considered include:

Youth services (Q.64)Arts and culture (Q.65)


The survey asked residents to nominate services they were currently using:

Youth Services:11% currently use youth services. The most used youth services include health information and resources (1%), youth activities (1%) and Education and employment support (1%).

Arts and Culture Services:72% (up from 70%) currently use arts and culture services. Attendance at festivals outside Moreland, theatres, art galleries, music events and library events have decreased since 2015.


Current usage of Youth Services is highest in Coburg, Fawkner, Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South, and Brunswick West.

Current usage of Arts and Cultural Services is highest in Coburg, Brunswick, Brunswick East/ Fitzroy North and Brunswick West.

Figure 72: Youth ServicesQ.64 Which of the following YOUTH SERVICES does your household currently use? ^


2013 (n=1009)

2015(n=1090)

2017(n=1111)

% % %Health information and resources 3.3 1.7 1.2

Youth activities (e.g. Life skills, recreation, arts and music) 2.3 1.5 1.2

Mental health services * - 1.5 0.9

Housing services * - 1.1 0.6

Education and employment support 2.4 1.0 1.3

Leadership programs 0.3 0.5 0.3

Support groups 0.3 0.4 0.7

Individual youth counselling and support 1.4 0.2 0.7

Family counselling and mediation 0.6 0.2 0.3

Youth resource centre/facility 0.2 0.1 1.1

Drug and alcohol services * - 0.0 0.3

Do not use youth services 92.7 90.0 88.9* New category in 2015. ^ Question wording change in 2015 from “Which of the following community services does your household use now?”

Figure 73: Arts & CultureQ.65Which of the following ARTS & CULTURE SERVICES does your household currently use? ^


2013 (n=1025)

2015(n=1111)

2017(n=1121)

% % %Library service* 56.6 46.7 47.5

Sydney Road street party 30.8 26.4 28.7Festivals (outside Moreland) 34.7 24.0 20.4

Theatres 26.6 21.5 16.8Art galleries 26.8 21.1 18.3

Music events 27.4 20.7 18.5Brunswick Music Festival 20.2 18.6 15.6

Library events* 16.4 9.2 7.2Counihan Gallery, Brunswick 13.3 8.4 7.7

Coburg Carnivale 9.3 6.4 9.0Carols by the Lake 11.6 6.4 7.7

Mechanics Institute* 5.4 4.1� 3.3Glenroy Festival 5.2 4.0 3.8

Fawkner Festa 3.0 3.2 3.3Movies in the park series 8.3 2.9 3.9

Art workshops 4.7 2.7 1.7Music for the People Concert 4.9 2.0 1.9

MoreArt 1.7 1.0 1.7Do not use arts & culture services 23.7 29.8 27.7

* New category in 2013. ^ Question wording change in 2015 from “Which of the following community services does your household use now?”

10 LOCAL RETAIL TRADEThis section covers:

Location the household shops at regularly (Q.72). The shopping needs considered include:

Daily needsGrocery shoppingClothing, accessories, smaller household goodsLarger household goodsDining out and entertainment

Online shopping (Q.70)

Key results (see Figure 79 to 81):

Shopping for daily needs and grocery shopping is conducted locally for the most part, particularly at Brunswick - Barkly Square/ Glenlyon Rd, Coburg - Sydney Rd (Moreland Rd to Bell St), Glenroy and Hadfield - West St/ Eileen St

Shopping for clothing, accessories and smaller household goods is more likely to be concentrated at Highpoint Shopping Centre and Northland Shopping Centre (31% up from 29%), Airport West and the CBD, although some use DFO Essendon/ Essendon Fields for these items.

Larger household items are more likely to be purchased at Highpoint Shopping Centre (20% down from 28%), Northland Shopping Centre (25% down from 22%) or DFO Essendon (25% up from 22%).

Dining out and entertainment, whilst likely to be local, particularly Lygon St, Carlton (24% down from 26%) and Brunswick East – Lygon St/Glenlyon Rd, also includes Melbourne CBD.

43% (up from 39%) of households reported that they shop regularly online. The most common items purchased online are clothing, accessories and smaller household goods (33% up from 30%), and dining out or entertainment (21%, up from 13%).

Suburb Variations

As expected, the top three locations for grocery shopping were more likely to have been used by local residents:

a) Brunswick - Barkly Square/ Glenlyon Rd: Higher usage among Brunswick, Brunswick East/ Fitzroy North and Brunswick West residents.b) Coburg - Sydney Rd (Moreland Rd to Bell St): Higher usage among Coburg and Coburg North residents. c) Brunswick - Sydney Rd/ Victoria St/ Albert St: Higher usage among Brunswick and Brunswick West residents.

In terms of online shopping:Clothing, accessories, smaller household goods were most likely purchased by Gowanbrae/Tullamarine, Brunswick East/ Fitzroy North and Brunswick West residents.Groceries were most likely purchased by Brunswick West residents.Dining out or entertainment items were most likely purchased by Brunswick East/ Fitzroy North and Brunswick West residents.

Least likely to shop online were Fawkner residents.

Figure 74: Shopping Localities – Local CentresQ.72 Where does the household currently shop regularly for the following items?


Daily needs (e.g. bread and milk)

Groceryshopping

Clothing, accessories, smaller household goods

2013(n=1053)

2015(n=1074)

2017(n=1120)

2013(n=1067)

2015(n=1076)

2017(n=1124)

2013(n=1037)

2015(n=1063)

2017(n=1090)

% % % % % % % % %

Local Centres Brunswick - Barkly Square/ Glenlyon Rd 13.9 12.5 16.3 24.3 24.3 25.6 19.5 19.6 19.7

Brunswick - Sydney Rd/ Albion St 6.5 6.3 7.1 10.6 9.1 9.7 5.7 2.9 2.6Brunswick - Sydney Rd/ Victoria St/ Albert St 9.5 8.6 9.9 16.4 16.2 12.7 6.9 4.9 4.4

Brunswick West - Albion St/Melville Rd* - 1.9 1.8 - 1.2 0.6 - 0.4 0.1Brunswick West - Grantham St/ Union St 11.8 7.8 8.0 12.9 8.8 8.9 1.0 0.5 0.6

Brunswick West - Melville Rd/ Moreland Rd^ 2.1 2.7 2.2 1.7 0.3 0.8 0.8 0.4 0.5Brunswick East - Lygon St/ Glenlyon Rd 3.2 3.5 2.8 2.0 1.6 0.8 3.4 1.6 1.0

Brunswick East - Lygon St/ Stewart St 3.7 3.5 2.2 3.4 2.8 1.8 1.9 1.2 0.9Coburg - Moreland Rd/ Sydney Rd 4.7 4.9 5.9 6.3 6.7 7.2 2.2 2.4 3.6

Coburg - Nicholson St/ Holmes St/ Moreland Rd* - 1.1 1.8 - 0.7 1.4 - 0.3 0.8Coburg - Sydney Rd (Moreland Rd to Bell St)^ 18.1 16.5 15.8 27.0 22.6 20.6 11.9 8.6 9.9

Coburg North - Elizabeth St (Coburg Hill)* - 2.2 1.6 - 2.1 2.1 - 0.0 0.3Coburg North - Gaffney St* - 3.4 9.2 - 3.5 11.8 - 3.0 4.7

Coburg North - Orvieto St/ Merlyn St 2.6 1.5 2.2 1.7 1.0 0.8 0.4 0.0 0.1Coburg North - Sussex St* - 2.2 4.5 - 1.5 4.8 - 0.2 0.4

Fawkner - Bonwick St/ Jukes Rd 6.9 5.9 6.2 5.9 4.3 3.8 1.2 0.5 0.6Glenroy 12.9 11.7 10.7 14.2 13.0 10.9 2.0 1.9 2.1

Hadfield - West St/ Eileen St 9.5 9.1 11.4 11.0 9.3 10.0 1.3 0.8 0.6Oak Park - Snell Gve/ Waterloo Rd 2.0 1.7 2.1 0.9 0.5 0.8 0.1 0.2 0.0

Pascoe Vale - Bell St/ Melville Rd 3.3 2.6 4.0 3.0 2.6 3.0 0.4 0.2 0.4Pascoe Vale - Cumberland Rd/ Gaffney St 8.5 6.1 2.8 7.9 5.6 1.8 1.1 0.4 0.1

Figure 79: (continued)


Larger household goods (e.g. whitegoods, TV)

Dining out or entertainment

2013(n=968)

2015(n=1036)

2017(n=1046)

2013(n=944)

2015(n=1029)

2017(n=1043)

% % % %Local Centres

Brunswick - Barkly Square/ Glenlyon Rd 3.5 4.5 5.4 6.1 5.9 8.4Brunswick - Sydney Rd/ Albion St 0.6 0.3 0.6 14.5 12.2 14.6

Brunswick - Sydney Rd/ Victoria St/ Albert St 1.2 1.0 0.6 21.7 14.1 15.8Brunswick West - Albion St/Melville Rd* - 0.0 0.1 - 2.2 2.6Brunswick West - Grantham St/ Union St 0.3 0.1 0.4 2.9 2.0 2.8

Brunswick West - Melville Rd/ Moreland Rd^ 0.4 0.0 0.0 2.3 2.3 2.9Brunswick East - Lygon St/ Glenlyon Rd 0.7 0.3 0.5 20.7 16.0 14.8

Brunswick East - Lygon St/ Stewart St 0.2 0.1 0.3 10.6 8.4 8.8Coburg - Moreland Rd/ Sydney Rd 0.3 1.4 2.0 4.7 3.9 8.3

Coburg - Nicholson St/ Holmes St/ Moreland Rd* - 0.3 0.1 - 1.0 1.8Coburg - Sydney Rd (Moreland Rd to Bell St)^ 2.4 2.1 3.0 12.6 11.5 11.6

Coburg North - Elizabeth St (Coburg Hill)* - 0.0 0.3 - 0.2 0.8Coburg North - Gaffney St* - 9.5 6.2 - 2.0 1.9

Coburg North - Orvieto St/ Merlyn St 0.9 0.1 0.2 0.6 0.4 0.5Coburg North - Sussex St* - 0.5 0.6 - 0.5 0.4

Fawkner - Bonwick St/ Jukes Rd 0.4 0.1 0.2 0.9 0.4 0.5Glenroy 1.3 1.0 1.3 4.0 2.6 2.6

Hadfield - West St/ Eileen St 0.5 0.5 0.2 1.6 1.0 1.5Oak Park - Snell Gve/ Waterloo Rd 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.8 0.4 0.4

Pascoe Vale - Bell St/ Melville Rd 0.3 0.0 0.1 1.5 0.7 1.2Pascoe Vale - Cumberland Rd/ Gaffney St 1.4 0.6 0.6 3.1 2.6 3.1

* New category in 2015; ^ Wording changed in 2015.

Figure 75: Shopping Localities – Sub-Regional and Regional CentresQ.72 Where does the household currently shop regularly for the following items?


Daily needs (e.g. bread and milk)

Groceryshopping

Clothing, accessories, smaller household goods

2013(n=1053)

2015(n=1074)

2017(n=1120)

2013(n=1067)

2015(n=1076)

2017(n=1124)

2013(n=1037)

2015(n=1063)

2017(n=1090)

% % % % % % Sub-Regional Centres

St Georges Road Fitzroy North 0.7 1.1 1.2 2.2 1.7 2.1 1.2 0.8 1.0Nicholson Street Fitzroy North 2.5 2.1 3.6 2.2 1.6 2.7 2.1 1.3 0.8

Broadmeadows Shopping Centre 4.7 4.9 6.3 9.5 8.4 8.5 23.2 18.9 18.3Puckle Street Moonee Ponds 5.1 5.4 5.7 11.3 9.3 11.3 24.2 20.7 19.7

Brunswick Street Fitzroy 0.1 0.2 0.8 0.3 0.1 0.2 7.2 3.4 3.3Lygon St Carlton 1.1 1.5 1.4 2.8 1.6 1.5 7.4 5.5 7.2

DFO Essendon/ Essendon Fields 1.8 1.9 1.8 3.6 2.6 3.5 30.5 27.7 29.5High Street Northcote/ Northcote

Plaza 2.2 2.4 1.7 4.2 5.5 4.5 5.3 4.5 5.1

High Street Westgarth 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.8 1.2 0.4 0.9 0.8 0.5Preston Market 4.4 3.1 2.8 13.3 12.6 9.3 3.5 1.9 1.6

Preston District Centre (High St) 0.8 0.3 0.4 1.0 1.4 0.9 0.6 0.3 0.5Matthews Ave Airport West 2.3 2.0 2.2 5.2 4.1 4.4 7.3 7.5 7.0

Gilbert Road Reservoir 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0Edwardes Street Reservoir 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.3

Regional Centres Westfield Airport West 7.1 5.9 6.8 11.4 11.2 9.7 25.4 23.5 24.6

Highpoint Shopping Centre 2.5 2.0 2.8 3.7 3.8 3.4 38.4 32.6 33.7Northland Shopping Centre 2.9 2.8 3.9 5.1 4.4 6.2 35.1 28.8 31.5

Victoria Market 5.9 3.0 3.3 20.8 15.0 13 6.5 6.2 5.1CBD (Melbourne City Centre) 2.2 0.9 2.2 2.8 1.9 1.6 30.5 29.6 31.0

Westfield Doncaster 0.0 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 9.9 7.3 5.4



Larger household goods (e.g. whitegoods, TV)

Dining out or entertainment

2013(n=968)

2015(n=1036)

2017(n=1046)

2013(n=944)

2015(n=1029)

2017(n=1043)

% % % %Sub-Regional Centres

St Georges Road Fitzroy North 0.3 0.2 0.2 5.7 4.5 3.3Nicholson Street Fitzroy North 0.4 0.2 0.2 8.5 7.1 5.4

Broadmeadows Shopping Centre 9.0 8.5 8.1 6.1 4.6 4.9Puckle Street Moonee Ponds 3.2 2.2 2.6 15.2 10.9 10.7

Brunswick Street Fitzroy 0.2 0.3 0.2 13.9 10.7 9.2Lygon St Carlton 0.4 0.7 0.7 34.9 26.2 24.0

DFO Essendon/ Essendon Fields 28.0 21.8 25.3 1.1 1.3 1.4High Street Northcote/ Northcote Plaza 1.2 0.4 1.7 5.9 5.6 5.5

High Street Westgarth 0.1 0.0 0.2 8.6 5.8 6.5Preston Market 1.1 0.2 0.1 2.1 2.1 1.0

Preston District Centre (High St) 0.6 0.1 0.3 3.7 1.9 2.7Matthews Ave Airport West 3.6 2.7 3.6 2.6 2.4 2.8

Gilbert Road Reservoir 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.6 0.6 0.7Edwardes Street Reservoir 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.7 0.3 0.8

Regional Centres Westfield Airport West 8.7 7.8 9.0 8.8 6.8 7.6

Highpoint Shopping Centre 27.7 20.4 23.4 13.6 9.3 11.5Northland Shopping Centre 27.9 21.0 22.3 10.4 9.4 9.8

Victoria Market 1.5 0.2 0.6 4.4 2.3 2.6CBD (Melbourne City Centre) 13.1 9.7 9.2 31.0 28.0 30.5

Westfield Doncaster 4.3 1.8 1.0 3.7 1.4 0.0

Figure 76: Online ShoppingQ.70 Does the household currently shop regularly for the following items ONLINE?

11 PRIORITY AREAS - LOCAL FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES


Main facility/infrastructure-based areas in need of improvement and development (Q.68)

Main council-based services in need of improvement and development (Q.69)

Key Results (see Figure 82 to 85):

Respondents were asked to nominate the main facilities/ infrastructure for improvement or development within Moreland with the following topping the list:

Public toilets (36%) Footpaths (34% down from 37%) Trees and plants (30%) Local roads (24%) Parking facilities (30%) Street lighting (30% up from 24%) Passive open space (20% down from 24%) CCTV cameras in public spaces (32% up from 23%) Local shopping areas (22%)

Respondents were asked to nominate main Council services for improvement or development within Moreland with the following topping the list:

Street cleansing (30%) Graffiti removal (30% down from 33%) Parks and open space maintenance (29%) Planning and building approvals (30%) Tree and shrub planting (25%) Town planning policy (30%)

Suburb Variations

In terms of the main facilities/infrastructure-based areas in need of improvement and development, the following suburb variations were noted for the top five responses:

Public toilets: More likely cited by Fawkner and Glenroy.Footpaths: More likely cited by Pascoe Vale and Brunswick East/ Fitzroy Nth.Trees and plants: More of a focus for Pascoe Valse South, Brunswick and Brunswick East/ Fitzroy Nth and Brunswick WestLocal roads: More likely cited by Hadfield residents.CCTV Cameras: More of a focus Coburg North, Pascoe Vale and Glenroy residents.

In terms of the main council-based services in need of improvement and development the following suburb variations were noted for the top five responses:

Street cleansing: More of a focus for Glenroy, Brunswick East/ Fitzroy Nth and Brunswick residents.Graffiti removal: More likely cited by Brunswick East/ Fitzroy Nth and Coburg North residents.Parks & open space maintenance: More likely cited by Coburg and Coburg North residents.Planning & building approvals: More of a focus for Oak Park, Brunswick East/ Fitzroy Nth Pascoe Vale and Pascoe Vale South residents.Town Planning Policy: More likely cited by Pascoe Vale South, Brunswick and Brunswick East/ Fitzroy North residents.

Figure 77: Areas for Improvement or Development – Facilities and InfrastructureQ.68Thinking about facilities and/or infrastructure in Moreland, what do you think are the FIVE MAIN areas needing improvement or development?


2013(n=1012)

2015(n=1052)

2017(n=1073)

% % %Public toilets 33.1 37.7 36.0

Footpaths 31.0 36.5 34.2Trees and plants 31.3 30.1 30.0

Local roads 24.1 28.7 23.8Parking facilities 26.6 27.8 29.8

Street lighting 17.0 24.1 21.9Passive open space (e.g. parks and gardens) 32.5 23.9 20.1

CCTV cameras in public spaces 25.3 23.2 32.2 Local shopping areas 24.0 21.9 21.7

Cycling paths 18.6 14.9 13.7Open space infrastructure (e.g. seating, shelter,

lighting) 13.6 14.9 16.8

Walking tracks 16.6 13.7 13.5Facilities for seniors 16.6 12.1 15.6

Open space facilities (e.g. picnic areas, BBQs) 15.2 11.3 9.5Public Wi-Fi facilities 11.1 11.3 7.7

Playgrounds and play equipment 12.3 8.2 8.2Sport facilities 11.3 7.2 9.0

Recreation areas 11.0 7.0 8.1Entertainment facilities 8.0 6.8 4.9Leisure/aquatic centres 7.8 6.6 11.0

Outdoor social spaces 8.6 5.4 5.4Public art 4.4 5.3 6.2

Facilities for youth 10.2 4.8 5.9Community meeting spaces 3.8 4.2 3.3

Active open space (e.g. sports fields) 4.8 4.1 2.8Facilities for babies and young children 3.8 3.4 2.7

Performance areas/spaces 3.8 3.1 4.6Indoor social spaces 4.3 2.7 2.7

Dedicated youth centre 2.8 1.3 2.0Other 4.0 2.0 6.5

Can't say 6.2 8.9 7.8

Figure 78: Areas for Improvement or Development – Facilities and Infrastructure – TOP 10 by SuburbQ.68Thinking about facilities and/or infrastructure in Moreland, what do you think are the FIVE MAIN areas needing improvement or development?

Base: All households answering TOTAL Glenroy Fawkner Oak Park

Multiple response: Totals may add to more than 100% 2013 2015 2017 2013 2015 2017 2013 2015 2017 2013 2015 2017

(n=1012) (n=1052) (n=1073) (n=61) (n=83) (n=90) (n=85) (n=73) (n=73) (n=93) (n=92) (n=92)

% % % % % % % % % % % %

Public toilets 33.1 37.7 36 39.3 32.5 44.4 41.2 35.6 45.2 32.3 42.4 42.4

Footpaths 31 36.5 34.2 32.8 36.1 32.2 25.9 27.4 38.4 32.3 38 35.9

Trees and plants 31.3 30.1 30 23 25.3 21.1 31.8 23.3 24.7 26.9 20.7 17.4

Local roads 24.1 28.7 23.8 27.9 25.3 15.6 20 15.1 19.2 31.2 29.3 31.5

Parking facilities 26.6 27.8 29.8 26.2 37.3 30 22.4 31.5 23.3 30.1 27.2 41.3

Street lighting 17 24.1 21.9 14.8 18.1 17.8 24.7 16.4 21.9 15.1 16.3 18.5

Passive open space 32.5 23.9 20.1 27.9 20.5 16.7 24.7 17.8 13.7 26.9 19.6 20.7

CCTV cameras in public spaces 25.3 23.2 32.2 36.1 27.7 36.7 31.8 21.9 37 26.9 27.2 33.7

Local shopping areas 24 21.9 21.7 26.2 31.3 30 31.8 27.4 38.4 32.3 37 22.8

Cycling paths 18.6 14.9 16.8 3.3 3.6 8.9 5.9 5.5 8.2 11.8 9.8 7.6

Figure 83: CONTINUEDBase: All households answering TOTAL Hadfield Gowanbrae/ Tullamarine Pascoe Vale


(n=1012) (n=1052) (n=1073) (n=93) (n=93) (n=97) (n=51) (n=63) (n=73) (n=81) (n=83) (n=107)

% % % % % % % % % % % %

Public toilets 33.1 37.7 36 34.4 43 33 27.5 39.7 27.4 32.1 25.3 33.6

Footpaths 31 36.5 34.2 33.3 44.1 36.1 27.5 14.3 15.1 29.6 48.2 39.3

Trees and plants 31.3 30.1 30 24.7 19.4 17.5 23.5 22.2 21.9 25.9 31.3 13.1

Local roads 24.1 28.7 23.8 22.6 31.2 36.1 21.6 22.2 16.4 24.7 30.1 22.4

Parking facilities 26.6 27.8 29.8 34.4 43 37.1 45.1 38.1 24.7 33.3 31.3 33.6

Street lighting 17 24.1 21.9 14 22.6 25.8 13.7 27 8.2 16 15.7 16.8

Passive open space 32.5 23.9 20.1 18.3 12.9 13.4 25.5 12.7 15.1 30.9 19.3 15

CCTV cameras in public spaces 25.3 23.2 32.2 32.3 29 35.1 41.2 33.3 31.5 23.5 16.9 37.4

Local shopping areas 24 21.9 21.7 32.3 24.7 26.8 13.7 11.1 13.7 25.9 27.7 24.3

Cycling paths 18.6 14.9 16.8 7.5 5.4 2.1 9.8 4.8 2.7 13.6 12 11.2

Figure 83: CONTINUEDBase: All households answering TOTAL Pascoe Vale South Coburg Coburg North


(n=1012) (n=1052) (n=1073) (n=100) (n=95) (n=80) (n=95) (n=91) (n=76) (n=75) (n=107) (n=88)

% % % % % % % % % % % %

Public toilets 33.1 37.7 36 34 31.6 38.7 36.8 48.4 35.5 36 42.1 42

Footpaths 31 36.5 34.2 29 32.6 35 28.4 31.9 23.7 29.3 27.1 38.6

Trees and plants 31.3 30.1 30 22 26.3 35 31.6 31.9 34.2 21.3 24.3 25

Local roads 24.1 28.7 23.8 28 32.6 31.2 29.5 35.2 23.7 18.7 24.3 30.7

Parking facilities 26.6 27.8 29.8 22 22.1 31.2 25.3 22 19.7 18.7 27.1 23.9

Street lighting 17 24.1 21.9 15 16.8 27.5 16.8 28.6 19.7 22.7 22.4 20.5

Passive open space 32.5 23.9 20.1 27 14.7 23.7 26.3 18.7 17.1 28 26.2 17

CCTV cameras in public spaces 25.3 23.2 32.2 25 27.4 32.5 24.2 22 26.3 21.3 31.8 43.2

Local shopping areas 24 21.9 21.7 28 23.2 33.7 32.6 20.9 22.4 21.3 22.4 21.6

Cycling paths 18.6 14.9 16.8 12 13.7 10 24.2 17.6 22.4 21.3 19.6 10.2

Figure 83: CONTINUEDBase: All households answering TOTAL Brunswick Brunswick East/ Fitzroy Nth Brunswick West


(n=1012) (n=1052) (n=1073) (n=76) (n=80) (n=103) (n=112) (n=99) (n=102) (n=90) (n=93) (n=92)

% % % % % % % % % % % %

Public toilets 33.1 37.7 36 30.3 46.3 33 25 32.3 21.6 24.4 29 35.9

Footpaths 31 36.5 34.2 35.5 40 36.9 37.5 34.3 43.1 27.8 41.9 29.3

Trees and plants 31.3 30.1 30 39.5 36.3 42.7 40.2 34.3 39.2 41.1 36.6 35.9

Local roads 24.1 28.7 23.8 17.1 31.3 23.3 25 22.2 34.3 21.1 30.1 18.5

Parking facilities 26.6 27.8 29.8 26.3 25 31.1 26.8 21.2 35.3 24.4 25.8 32.6

Street lighting 17 24.1 21.9 13.2 30 26.2 20.5 27.3 27.5 20 33.3 22.8

Passive open space 32.5 23.9 20.1 50 33.8 26.2 44.6 36.4 33.3 32.2 32.3 18.5

CCTV cameras in public spaces 25.3 23.2 32.2 21.1 23.8 32 18.8 16.2 23.5 18.9 20.4 27.2

Local shopping areas 24 21.9 21.7 13.2 10 11.7 17.9 9.1 11.8 15.6 24.7 15.2

Cycling paths 18.6 14.9 16.8 32.9 23.8 29.1 26.8 26.3 21.6 24.4 17.2 21.7

Figure 79: Areas for Improvement or Development – Council ServicesQ.69Thinking about Council services in Moreland, what do you think are the FIVE MAIN areas needing improvement or development?


2013(n=1039)

2015(n=1085)

2017(n=1033)

% % %Street cleansing 33.6 36.0 36.2Graffiti removal 27.2 32.6 30.2

Parks and open space maintenance 36.2 28.9 28.9Planning and building approvals 28.2 28.6 30.4

Tree and shrub planting 28.4 28.3 25.4Town planning policy 28.3 27.2 25.8

Home and community care (HACC) (elderly support services) 23.8 19.9 25

Waste services 22.4 18.2 20.6Enforcement of local laws 15.5 15.5 18.6

Community consultation 19.4 15.5 20.6 Environmental health (inspections of food

premises etc) 15.0 13.6 12.7

Community transport services 11.2 12.3 11.4Lobbying on behalf of the community 10.6 11.5 8.0

Libraries 16.6 11.2 13.2Public education programs 8.0 8.7 8.1

Community events 7.1 8.3 8.1Recreation and leisure services 12.1 8.1 11.7

School holiday program 6.7 7.0 4.3Youth services 9.6 6.5 6.3

Community events (e.g. Coburg Carnivale; community tree planting days etc) 9.7 6.0 6.1

Family day care 4.4 5.8 3.8Arts and cultural services 6.8 5.1 5.6

Children's services 6.0 4.1 2.8Maternal and child health services 5.5 3.0 4.3

Delivered meals 3.3 2.8 2.8Other 4.6 0.9 5.0

Can't say 11.3 14.0 13.7

79INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES

Figure 80: Areas for Improvement or Development – Council Services - TOP 10 by SuburbQ.69Thinking about Council services in Moreland, what do you think are the FIVE MAIN areas needing improvement or development?

Base: All households answering TOTAL Glenroy Fawkner Oak Park

Multiple response: Totals may add to more than 100%

2013 2015 2017 2013 2015 2017 2013 2015 2017 2013 2015 2017

(n=1012) (n=1052) (n=1073) (n=61) (n=83) (n=90) (n=85) (n=73) (n=73) (n=93) (n=92) (n=92) % % % % % % % % % % % %Public toilets 33.1 37.7 36 39.3 32.5 44.4 41.2 35.6 45.2 32.3 42.4 42.4

Footpaths 31 36.5 34.2 32.8 36.1 32.2 25.9 27.4 38.4 32.3 38 35.9Trees and plants 31.3 30.1 30 23 25.3 21.1 31.8 23.3 24.7 26.9 20.7 17.4

Local roads 24.1 28.7 23.8 27.9 25.3 15.6 20 15.1 19.2 31.2 29.3 31.5Parking facilities 26.6 27.8 29.8 26.2 37.3 30 22.4 31.5 23.3 30.1 27.2 41.3

Street lighting 17 24.1 21.9 14.8 18.1 17.8 24.7 16.4 21.9 15.1 16.3 18.5Passive open space 32.5 23.9 20.1 27.9 20.5 16.7 24.7 17.8 13.7 26.9 19.6 20.7

CCTV cameras in public spaces 25.3 23.2 32.2 36.1 27.7 36.7 31.8 21.9 37 26.9 27.2 33.7

Local shopping areas 24 21.9 21.7 26.2 31.3 30 31.8 27.4 38.4 32.3 37 22.8Cycling paths 18.6 14.9 16.8 3.3 3.6 8.9 5.9 5.5 8.2 11.8 9.8 7.6


Base: All households answering TOTAL Hadfield Gowanbrae/ Tullamarine Pascoe Vale


2013 2015 2017 2013 2015 2017 2013 2015 2017 2013 2015 2017

(n=1012) (n=1052) (n=1073) (n=93) (n=93) (n=97) (n=51) (n=63) (n=73) (n=81) (n=83) (n=107) % % % % % % % % % % % %Public toilets 33.1 37.7 36 34.4 43 33 27.5 39.7 27.4 32.1 25.3 33.6

Footpaths 31 36.5 34.2 33.3 44.1 36.1 27.5 14.3 15.1 29.6 48.2 39.3Trees and plants 31.3 30.1 30 24.7 19.4 17.5 23.5 22.2 21.9 25.9 31.3 13.1

Local roads 24.1 28.7 23.8 22.6 31.2 36.1 21.6 22.2 16.4 24.7 30.1 22.4Parking facilities 26.6 27.8 29.8 34.4 43 37.1 45.1 38.1 24.7 33.3 31.3 33.6

Street lighting 17 24.1 21.9 14 22.6 25.8 13.7 27 8.2 16 15.7 16.8Passive open space 32.5 23.9 20.1 18.3 12.9 13.4 25.5 12.7 15.1 30.9 19.3 15

CCTV cameras in public spaces 25.3 23.2 32.2 32.3 29 35.1 41.2 33.3 31.5 23.5 16.9 37.4

Local shopping areas 24 21.9 21.7 32.3 24.7 26.8 13.7 11.1 13.7 25.9 27.7 24.3Cycling paths 18.6 14.9 16.8 7.5 5.4 2.1 9.8 4.8 2.7 13.6 12 11.2



Base: All households answering TOTAL Pascoe Vale South Coburg Coburg North


2013 2015 2017 2013 2015 2017 2013 2015 2017 2013 2015 2017

(n=1012) (n=1052) (n=1073) (n=100) (n=95) (n=80) (n=95) (n=91) (n=76) (n=75) (n=107) (n=88) % % % % % % % % % % % %Public toilets 33.1 37.7 36 34 31.6 38.7 36.8 48.4 35.5 36 42.1 42

Footpaths 31 36.5 34.2 29 32.6 35 28.4 31.9 23.7 29.3 27.1 38.6Trees and plants 31.3 30.1 30 22 26.3 35 31.6 31.9 34.2 21.3 24.3 25

Local roads 24.1 28.7 23.8 28 32.6 31.2 29.5 35.2 23.7 18.7 24.3 30.7Parking facilities 26.6 27.8 29.8 22 22.1 31.2 25.3 22 19.7 18.7 27.1 23.9

Street lighting 17 24.1 21.9 15 16.8 27.5 16.8 28.6 19.7 22.7 22.4 20.5Passive open space 32.5 23.9 20.1 27 14.7 23.7 26.3 18.7 17.1 28 26.2 17

CCTV cameras in public spaces 25.3 23.2 32.2 25 27.4 32.5 24.2 22 26.3 21.3 31.8 43.2

Local shopping areas 24 21.9 21.7 28 23.2 33.7 32.6 20.9 22.4 21.3 22.4 21.6Cycling paths 18.6 14.9 16.8 12 13.7 10 24.2 17.6 22.4 21.3 19.6 10.2


Base: All households answering TOTAL Brunswick Brunswick East/ Fitzroy Nth Brunswick West


(n=1012) (n=1052) (n=1073) (n=76) (n=80) (n=103) (n=112) (n=99) (n=102) (n=90) (n=93) (n=92) % % % % % % % % % % % %

Public toilets 33.1 37.7 36 30.3 46.3 33 25 32.3 21.6 24.4 29 35.9Footpaths 31 36.5 34.2 35.5 40 36.9 37.5 34.3 43.1 27.8 41.9 29.3

Trees and plants 31.3 30.1 30 39.5 36.3 42.7 40.2 34.3 39.2 41.1 36.6 35.9Local roads 24.1 28.7 23.8 17.1 31.3 23.3 25 22.2 34.3 21.1 30.1 18.5

Parking facilities 26.6 27.8 29.8 26.3 25 31.1 26.8 21.2 35.3 24.4 25.8 32.6Street lighting 17 24.1 21.9 13.2 30 26.2 20.5 27.3 27.5 20 33.3 22.8

Passive open space 32.5 23.9 20.1 50 33.8 26.2 44.6 36.4 33.3 32.2 32.3 18.5CCTV cameras in public spaces 25.3 23.2 32.2 21.1 23.8 32 18.8 16.2 23.5 18.9 20.4 27.2

Local shopping areas 24 21.9 21.7 13.2 10 11.7 17.9 9.1 11.8 15.6 24.7 15.2Cycling paths 18.6 14.9 16.8 32.9 23.8 29.1 26.8 26.3 21.6 24.4 17.2 21.7


12 CHANGES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT


Household changes made as a result of environmental considerations (Q.88).Frequency of activities carried out in consideration of the environment (Q.89) Sources of information on recycling/waste, energy and water (Q.90) –Frequency of putting bins out (Q.91)Bin capacity utilised at collection (Q.92)Disposal of household items (Q.93)

Key Results (see Figure 86 to 88):

Households are most likely to have made the following environmental changes: installed water efficient shower head, installed energy efficient lights and insulated home, but least likely to have plumbed water tank to toilet or installed a rain garden.

Households are most likely to always use their household recycling and green waste bins (85% up from 81%), followed by reducing their use of water (68% down from 70%) and tried to use less electricity (64% up from 59%).

Households were least likely to have considered buying items with least amount of packaging, grey water for gardens or their own containers to buy food.

The Moreland council website has been a useful source of information on recycling/waste (42% down from 44%). In terms of information on energy and water, the most useful source of information was other websites.The majority of households put out bins for collection that are full or more than half full, with general waste and recycling bins most likely put out on a weekly basis.At least one quarter of households were unsure of where to dispose of households items such as batteries, mobile phones, compact fluorescent globes, televisions and computers.


Installation of energy efficient lights within the last 12 months or earlier is highest for Gowanbrae/Tullamarine residents. Most likely to not consider installation were Brunswick West residents.Bruinswick residents are most likely to be considering installation of solar panels for electricity.In terms of bin capacity utilised at collection, most likely to have a full bin were:

General waste bin: residents of Fawkner, Gowanbrae/Tullamarine and Pascoe Vale South and Brunswick West. Recycling bin: Gowanbrae/Tullamarine and Pascoe Vale South.Green waste bin: Hadfield, Oak Park and Coburg.

Figure 81: Changes for the EnvironmentQ.88 Has this household made any of the following changes as a result of environmental considerations?


Did more than 12 months

ago

Started doing within the last

12 months

Considering

Not considering

Can't say/ Not

applicable

% % % % %

A. Installed a water efficient shower head2013 (n=984) 71.4 4.0 7.0 9.5 8.12015 (n=1042) 68.3 3.7 3.2 10.5 14.42017 (n=1000) 71.1 2.4 3.1 12.1 11.5

B. Installed a rain water tank2013 (n=886) 37.0 1.8 18.1 27.7 15.52015 (n=995) 33.1 1.4 12.7 29.2 23.62017 (n=933) 36.8 0.2 15.2 29.4 18.4

C. Purchased accredited Green Power2013 (n=781) 21.2 2.6 14.4 40.6 21.32015 (n=936) 15.4 2.0 9.9 36.5 36.22017 (n = 851) 20.6 1.3 11.4 40.4 26.4

D. Installed energy efficient lights (e.g. LED) ^

2013 (n=1003) 76.4 9.3 6.0 4.2 4.22015 (n=1037) 60.5 11.5 6.9 8.3 12.82017 (n=1032) 74.5 7.9 5.1 6.3 6.7

E. Purchased the most energy efficient appliances (e.g. high star rating) ^

2013 (n=888) 55.2 11.0 14.5 8.9 10.32015 (n=1005) 51.9 8.7 9.2 10.8 19.42017 (n = 955) 58.9 8.8 11.8 8.4 12.1

F. Installed solar panels for electricity generation

2013 (n=829) 18.9 2.7 24.8 35.5 18.22015 (n=979) 17.3 3.0 17.7 33.1 29.02017 (n=923) 27.9 1.4 18.6 32.6 19.4

G. Insulated home2013 (n=1001) 75.9 2.5 4.2 6.1 11.42015 (n=1031) 68.1 2.3 3.2 8.4 17.92017 (n = 964) 70.9 1.5 4.3 9.7 13.6

H. Plumbed water tank to toilet *2013 (n=0) - - - - -2015 (n=958) 6.4 0.7 8.7 44.3 39.92017 (n=869) 9.6 0.6 9.4 51.3 29.0

I. Installed a rain garden *

2013 (n=0) - - - - -2015 (n=952) 5.5 0.9 4.6 44.2 44.92017 (n = 863) 5.3 0.4 6.7 52.3 35.4

J. Considered sustainable options whilst building/ renovating *

2013 (n=0) - - - - -2015 (n=968) 18.2 2.0 8.0 22.0 49.82017 (n=868) 19.6 2.1 9.5 29.4 39.4

* Addition to question wording (e.g. LED)^ New category in 2015

Figure 82: Activities Carried Out In Consideration of the EnvironmentQ.89How often does your household use/do the following out of consideration for the environment?

Base: All households answering Always Sometimes Rarely NeverCan't say/

Not applicable

% % % % %

A. Used compost bin/ worm farm/ bokashi bin

2013 (n=945) 40.4 12.3 5.9 33.9 7.52015(n=1042) 40.6 8.3 4.0 33.4 13.72017 (n= 973) 44.9 7.9 4.9 32.3 10.0

B. Tried to use less water2013(n=1054) 76.5 20.8 1.4 1.0 0.32015(n=1096) 70.2 22.9 2.5 0.6 3.82017(n=1081) 68.0 26.9 2.6 1.2 1.3

C. Tried to reduce shower time

2013(n=1029) 63.2 31.3 3.5 1.5 0.52015(n=1088) 57.9 30.3 5.5 1.7 4.5

2017 (n = ) - - - - -

D. Tried to use less gas2013(n=1014) 55.3 28.4 7.6 5.0 3.72015(n=1084) 47.6 31.9 9.4 3.2 7.92017(n=1036) 54.1 29.6 7.6 4.5 4.8

E. Tried to use less electricity2013(n=1046) 66.5 27.3 4.0 1.5 0.72015(n=1087) 59.2 29.4 5.5 1.6 4.32017(n=1065) 63.7 28.5 4.9 1.4 1.6

F. Used a household recycling bin

2013(n=1056) 95.6 2.8 0.7 0.5 0.52015(n=1094) 93.5 2.5 1.0 1.2 1.82017(n=1084) 94.4 3.1 0.6 0.6 1.3

G. Used a household green waste bin

2013(n=1037) 82.9 4.4 0.9 5.6 6.22015(n=1084) 80.6 3.8 1.7 6.0 7.92017(n=1067) 84.4 3.8 1.6 5.5 4.7

H. Used a "green" reusable shopping bag

2013(n=1012) 55.2 34.7 4.9 4.4 0.92015(n=1082) 56.7 29.6 4.9 3.1 5.82017(n=1045) 56.5 32.1 5.3 3.9 2.2

I. Bought items with least amount of packaging

2013 (n=965) 27.6 45.3 14.4 8.5 4.22015(n=1053) 27.3 43.9 10.3 6.9 11.52017(n=1001) 28.8 48.6 10.2 4.3 8.2

J. Used own containers to buy food

2013 (n=961) 11.4 19.2 19.9 43.6 5.92015(n=1058) 12.9 18.2 19.3 36.9 12.72017 (n=997) 12.9 22.8 20.2 36.1 8.0

K. Used grey water to water gardens/ lawns

2013 (n=992) 23.0 28.4 14.4 25.5 8.72015(n=1064) 21.9 28.6 12.7 21.6 15.32017(n=1020) 20.0 29.3 12.9 26.9 10.9

Figure 83: Sources of Information – Recycling/ Waste

Q.90When you have wanted to find information about the following, where do you USUALLY go? A. Recycling/ Waste^

^ Wording change in 2015 from: “When you have wanted to find out about what items can be recycled, where did you USUALLY go to find information?” ~Wording change in 2015 from “Moreland Waste Calendar”. *New category in 2015.

Figure 84: Sources of Information – EnergyQ.90When you have wanted to find information about the following, where do you USUALLY go? B. Energy^

*New question in 2015.

Figure 85: Sources of Information – WaterQ.90When you have wanted to find information about the following, where do you USUALLY go? C. Water^*New question in 2015.

Figure 86: Frequency of Putting Bins OutQ.91How often do you put your bins out for collection? *

Base: All households answering Weekly Fortnightly MonthlyOnly when

full

Can't say/ Not applicable

% % % % %

A. General waste bin2015 (n=1107) 92.9 4.4 0.2 1.9 0.62017(n=1137) 88.6 6.9 1.0 2.9 0.6

B. Recycling bin2015 (n=1099) 84.9 10.1 1.2 2.6 1.22017(n=1125) 81.3 12.2 1.4 4.4 0.6

C. Green waste bin2015 (n=1059) N/A 64.0 5.2 14.1 16.72017(n=1032) N/A 68.7 7.2 15.4 8.7

*New question in 2015. Figure 87: Bin Capacity Utilised at Collection

Q.92 How full are your bins when you put them out for collection?

Base: All households answering Less than half full Half full More than

half full FullCan't say/

Not applicable

% % % % %

A. General waste bin

2013 (n=1076) 14.2 17.2 27.6 39.6 1.5

2015 (n=1110) 14.0 19.5 26.7 38.0 1.7

2017 (n=1135) 18.5 21.4 26.3 32.8 1.0

B. Recycling bin

2013 (n=1067) 4.0 14.0 29.5 51.0 1.5

2015 (n=1102) 5.4 18.0 31.3 43.0 2.4

2017 (n=1125) 5.8 16.2 34.2 42.8 0.8

C. Green waste bin

2013 (n=1027) 4.4 5.5 16.1 59.2 14.8

2015 (n=1084) 4.0 5.2 18.7 54.8 17.3

2017 (n=1076) 3.6 6.0 19.5 60 10.8 Figure 88: Disposal of Household Items

Q.93 How do you usually dispose of the following items...?

Base: All households answering Kerbside garbage bin

Kerbside recycling bin

Hard waste collection

Designated drop off

pointOther

Can't say/ Not

applicable

% % % % % %

A. Batteries

2013 (n=1025) 28.3 1.6 9.8 30.7 5.4 24.2

2015 (n=1070) 25.1 2.9 7.6 32.2 6.2 26.1

2017 (n=1089) 26.5 2.5 6.8 36.1 7.7 20.4

B. Mobile phones

2013 (n=1015) 2.3 1.1 3.8 41.4 8.8 42.6

2015 (n=1054) 1.6 1.2 3.1 37.4 9.8 46.8

2017 (n=1058) 1.3 1.0 2.4 43.7 11.2 40.4

C. Compact fluorescent globes

2013 (n=1007) 20.9 4.4 7.5 17.2 4.5 45.5

2015 (n=1057) 21.4 3.8 7.6 17.1 5.3 44.8

2017 (n=1057) 16.4 13.7 8.9 23 4.5 43.5

D. Televisions

2013 (n=1054) 0.7 0.8 43.7 22.8 4.2 27.7

2015 (n=1081) 1.6 1.0 46.2 20.0 5.5 25.7

2017 (n=1092) 0.8 1.4 39.8 22.6 4.8 30.7

E. Computers

2013 (n=1022) 0.3 0.7 36.0 23.5 5.1 34.3

2015 (n=1056) 1.6 1.1 36.3 21.3 6.5 33.2

2017 (n=1071) 0.6 1.0 30.2 25.5 5.3 37.5

APPENDIX 1: THE 2017 QUESTIONNAIRE

APPENDIX 2: CROSS-TABULATIONS – INDIVIDUAL DATA (weighted)

Moreland City Council - Household Survey 2017

Data has been weighted by the number of persons within each suburb according to ABS 2016 Census Data.Results shown for each question are for respondents answering only i.e. excludes respondents that did not answer

Individual Section

2013

(n=2552)2015

(n=2606)2017

(n=2513)

% % %

1

What is the person’s gender? (please circle one only)

Base: All answering

Male 47.3 46.1 47.6

Female 52.6 53.7 52.3

Transgender 0.1 0.1 0.1

Intersex 0 0.1 0.0

2013 (n=2467)

2015 (n=2563)

2017 (n= 2449)

% % %

2What was the person’s age last birthday?

0-4 years 3.9 2.4 1.9

5-12 years 9.2 7.9 5.6 13-19 years 7.3 7.8 7.0 20-35 years 10.2 9.5 10.0 36-45 years 14.1 10.4 8.2 46-60 years 26.4 24.2 24.0 61-75 years 17.5 24.1 26.1Base: All answering 76 years and over 11.3 13.8 17.2

2013

(n=1442)2015

(n=1478)2017

(n= 1343)

% % %

3What is the person’s relationship to Person One?

Husband, wife or partner 45.4 44.9 46.9

Parent 2.9 3.6 4.0(please circle one only) Child 47.1 45.7 42.4 Other relative 2.3 3.3 5.3 Unrelated housemate 1.6 1.7 0.7Base: All answering, not person one Other 0.7 0.8 0.7

2013 (n=2556)

2015 (n=2518)

2017 (n= 2535)

% % %

4In which country was the person born?

Australia (go to Q.6) 74.4 73.8 69.7

Other 25.6 26.2 30.3

Base: All answering

2013 (n=560)

2015 (n=629)

2017 (n= 593)

% % %

5

How long has the person lived in Australia?

Less than 1 year 0.9 0.6 0.5

1 to less than 5 yrs 4 4.9 1.8

(please circle one only) 5 to less than 10 yrs 5.6 5.6 3.1Base: Respondents not born in Australia 10 years or more 89.5 89.0 94.6

2013 (n=2504)

2015 (n=2558)

2017 (n= 2485)

% % %

6Does the person speak a language other than English at home?

Yes 21.3 25.4 25.4

Base: All answering No 78.7 74.6 74.6

2013 (n=2517)

2015 (n=2569)

2017 (n= 2485)

% % %

7

Can the person speak, read and understand English?

(please circle one only)

Very well 86.4 84.2 85.4

Well 9.3 9.5 9.3

Not well 3.2 5 4.4Base: All answering Not at all 1.1 1.2 0.9

2013 (n=2528)

2015 (n=2578)

2017 (n= 2493)

% % %

8

Does the person identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?

Yes 0.7 0.7 0.2

Base: All answering No 99.3 99.3 99.8

2013 (n=2487)

2015 (n=2539)

2017(n= 2485)

% % %

9Which faith does the person identify with?

Catholic 38.4 39.1 37.4

Anglican 7.7 6.9 6.7(please circle one only) Christian 7.9 6.9 8.4 Orthodox 4.7 5.4 5.7 Uniting Church 3.4 4.3 3.8 Islam 2.9 2.1 1.9 Buddhism 0.7 0.7 0.1 Hinduism 0.3 0.3 0.3 Other 2.3 2.4 3.1 0.0 0 0.0Base: All answering No faith 31.8 31.8 32.6

2013 (n=2238)

2015 (n=1978)

2017 (n= 2029)

% % %

10Does the person identify as...?

Heterosexual 96.1 97.3 95.4

Gay 1.8 0.7 1.4(please circle one only) Lesbian 1 0.6 0.7 Bisexual 0.3 1.3 0.6Base: Aged 15+ years (previous to 2015: All answering)

Other 0.8 0.1 1.9

2013 (n=2542)

2015 (n=2597)

2017 (n= 2507)

% % %

11How long has the person lived at this address?

Less than 1 year 2.6 3.4 1.7

1 to less than 5 years 14.4 11.9 10.7

(please circle one only) 5 to less than 10 years 19.3 16 14.4

Base: All answering 10 years or more 63.6 68.8 73.2

2013 (n=2508)

2015 (n=2564)

2017 (n= 2484)

% % %

12

Does the person have private health insurance?

Base: All answering

Yes 64.7 63.1 63.3

No 35.3 36.9 36.7

2013 (n=2450)

2015 (n=2524)

2017 (n= 2425)

% % %

13Does the person hold a health care card?

Base: All answering

Yes 27.9 34.4 36.4

No 72.1 65.6 63.6

2013 (n=2539)

2015 (n=2600)

2017 (n= 2483)

% % %

14

How would the person describe their general health level?

Excellent 34.2 31.0 25.3

Very good 32.4 32.1 36.4

(please circle one only) Good 21.2 22.5 22.3 Fair 9 9.5 11.4 Poor 2.7 4.3 4.4Base: All answering Can't say 0.4 0.6 0.2

2013 (n=2526)

2015 (n=2583)

2017 (n= 2492)

% % %

15How often does the person engage in physical exercise of 30 minutes or more? (please circle one only)

Daily 25.6 24.4 27.1

3 times per week or more 30.5 29.5 28.2

Once or twice per week 25.5 22.4 22.4

Once per fortnight 4.1 4.7 4.6 Once per month 2.2 2 3.4 Less than once per month 3.6 5.8 4.1 Never 5.2 7.1 5.9Base: All answering Unable 3.3 4.1 4.3

2013 (n=2411)

2015(n=2490)

2017(n= 2389)

% % %

16

What, if any, are the barriers to improving the person's participation in exercise?^

Not enough time 29.7 25.5 25.1

Work too many hours 16 13.5 12.9

Weather 6.2 12.9 11.0

(please circle as many as appropriate) Lazy/ can't be bothered 11.8 11.6 10.1

Injury or illness 11.2 10.3 11.9

Disability 6.2 7.4 7.8

Currently unfit 6.9 6.6 7.0

Too expensive 6.2 4.9 5.4

Weight makes it difficult 3.3 2.4 3.0

Inconvenient location 2 2.1 2.0

Not permitted by health practitioner 1.3 1.2 0.8

Age 1.2 0.7 0.1

Other 1.1 1.1 4.4

0 0.0 0.0

^Question wording changed in 2015 Nothing in particular 17.9 17.9 19.3

Base: All answering Not applicable 19 17.2 15.5

2013 (n=2529)

2015 (n=2588)

2017 (n= 2497)

% % %

17How often does the person eat foods such as chips, french fries, burgers, pizza, fried chicken or takeaway meals?

Daily 0.5 0.7 1.0


Once or twice per week 28.1 28.1 25.9

Once per fortnight 25.2 23.6 21.7(please circle one only) Once per month 15.6 14.1 16.1

Less than once per month 19.8 19.4 22.4

Never 6.2 9.5 7.4Base: All answering Can't say 1.1 0.4 1.2

2013 (n=2527)

2015 (n=2590)

2017 (n= 2494)

% % %

18How often does the person eat two serves of fruit and five serves of fresh vegetables?

Daily 40.7 42.4 38.5


Once or twice per week 13.6 11.8 14.3(please circle one only) Once per fortnight 2 2.3 1.4

Once per month 0.6 0.7 0.9


Never 1.9 1.8 2.1Base: All answering Can't say 0.8 0.7 0.9

2013(n=0)

2015 (n=2502)

2017(n= 2402)

% % %

19What, if any, are the barriers to improving the person's nutrition?^

Fresh/ healthy food too expensive - 9.4 9.2

Too time consuming - 6.6 6.3

Work too many hours - 5.1 5.7

(please circle as many as appropriate)

Preferences/ dislikes of other household members - 4.9 4.7

Don’t like vegetables - 4.5 5.2

Can’t be bothered cooking - 3.5 4.9

Prefer convenience food/ takeaway - 3.2 3.2

Don’t like fruit - 2.8 2.8

Don’t like cooking - 2.4 3.2

Don’t know how to cook - 1.5 2.5

Have food intolerances/allergies - 1.3 2.4

Disagree with the healthy eating guidelines - 1.2 0.8

Poor access to fresh food - 0.7 0.8

Other - 1.6 3.5

^New question in 2015 Nothing in particular - 35.1 32.5

Base: All answering Not applicable - 30.1 29.8

2013 (n=2424)

2015 (n=2525)

2017 (n= 2454)

% % %

20Does the person have a permanent or long term disability?

Physical (e.g. arthritis) 14.9 16.2 11.5

Hearing impairment/ deafness 6.7 7.4 7.3 Mobility (e.g. wheelchair/

walking aid) 4.6 5.6 8.1

Mental Health (e.g. depression, schizophrenia) 3.7 3.8 3.8

(please circle as many as appropriate) Vision impairment / blindness 4 2.9 3.3

Intellectual 0.6 0.8 0.8

Acquired brain injury (e.g. accident related) 0.4 0.5 0.4

Other 0.5 1.5 5.5

Base: All answering No permanent or long term

disability (go to Q.22) 74.9 71.7 69.9

2013 (n=633)

2015 (n=569)

2017 (n= 703)

% % %

21 Does the person require assistance for the disability?

Yes, self-care activities (e.g. showering) 14.4 15.9 11.3

Yes, access community (e.g. travel) 10.2 13.5 13.4


Yes, communication(e.g. sign language) 3.2 3.2 2.5

Yes, home help/ household duties 4.3 3 0.0

Yes, other 5.2 4.6 11.8

Base: Have permanent or long term disability No, assistance not required 71.4 69.8 71.3

2013 (n=2475)

2015 (n=2514)

2017(n= 2463)

% % %

22

Does the person participate in any community groups?

Sports clubs 17.1 16.6 15.3

Gym or exercise 16.7 14.4 15.9

(please circle as many as appropriate) Volunteer/welfare 7.8 9.4 7.7

Arts & cultural 8.3 7.3 7.2

Religious groups 7.3 7 8.1

Community support 3.4 4.4 4.1

Adult learning 3.4 4.2 3.2

Senior citizens 3.6 3.8 4.2

Service clubs 2.1 3.1 3.5

Kid’s playgroups 4.4 2.9 1.9

Environmental 2.5 2.8 1.8

Political parties 2.1 1.9 2.1

Mother’s groups 3.6 1.6 1.4

Youth activity groups 1.1 1.4 1.0

Nationality groups 2.1 1.3 1.9

Guides/ scouts 1.6 1 1.2

Schools groups/ Council 0.6 0.8 0.0

Local and family history 0.6 0.7 1.2

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex groups 0.6 0.4 0.3

Other 2.1 1.6 5.5

Base: All answering Don't participate in any

community groups 42.8 45.7 45.2

2013 (n=2507)

2015 (n=2567)

2017 (n= 2469)

% % %

23What are the recreation, exercise and/or sporting activities the person usually participates in?

Walking (streets, parks) 51.9 49.6 50.1

Gardening* - 20.1 23.5

Cycling/ bike riding 20.2 16.4 15.0

(please circle as many as appropriate) Swimming 18.2 12.7 11.1

Gym 11.8 10.8 12.9

Other activity 8.1 8.6 7.4

Exercise in a park 9.1 7.2 7.1

Yoga/ Pilates/ Tai Chi 6.5 6.8 6..9

Dancing 5.2 5.8 5.0

Running 8.2 5.7 6.7

Group fitness classes 6.6 5.2 6.2

Soccer 4.6 4.6 3.5

Other sport (playing) 3.9 4.0 3.1

Golf 5.2 3.9 4.1

Tennis 4.0 3.0 3.1

Australian rules (playing) 2.8 2.9 2.1

Basketball 3.0 2.8 1.6

Cricket 2.6 2.2 1.8

Netball 1.5 2.1 1.2

Boot camp/ outdoor fitness 0.8 1.4 0.6

Athletics 1.0 1.2 1.1

Lawn bowls 1.9 1.2 1.5

Skateboarding/ BMX 1.3 0.9 0.5

* New category in 2015 Badminton 0.3 0.4 0.4

Base: All answering None of these 15.4 17.4 17.2

2013 (n=)

2015 (n=)

2017 (n= 2438)

% % %

24

Which of the following, if any, recreation and/or leisure services in Moreland does the person use?

Sports clubs - - 10.1

Active open space (e.g. sports ovals, sportsgrounds) - - 17.1

Passive open space (e.g. parks, gardens and open space) - - 33.3

(please circle as many as appropriate) Outdoor gym equipment - - 3.0

Children's playgrounds - - 11.1

Walking tracks - - 31.0

Golf course - - 2.1

Privately run sports activities (e.g. dancing, martial arts) - - 3.2

Athletic centres - - 1.3

Waterways - - 5.3

Bicycle paths - - 20.1

Moreland City Council run aquatic and leisure centres - - 20.6

Privately run gyms or health clubs - - 6.6

Privately run swim clubs - - 1.1

* New question in 2017 Recreation & leisure facilities outside of Moreland - - 10.6

None, do not use recreational & leisure services - - 32.8

2013 (n=)

2015 (n=)

2017 (n= 715)

% % %

25Why is it that the person does not use recreation and/or leisure services?

Not interested - - 46.9

Unable due to disability - - 14.0

Unable due to illness/ poor health - - 12.5

(please circle as many as appropriate) Unable due to lack of transport - - 1.5

Too expensive - - 8.9

Not enough time - - 14.3

Do not offer programs or services they want - - 3.2

No culturally appropriate services offered - - 0.8

None close to home - - 3.6

Inconvenient location - - 0.7

* New question in 2017 Opening hours do not suit needs - - 3.3

Other - - 10.4

2013 (n=2467)

2015 (n=2570)

2017(n= 2424)

% % %

26

What are the arts and/or cultural activities the person usually participates in?

Visiting galleries/museums 36.7 33.8 33.9

Attending festivals 37.1 29.6 29.6

(please circle as many as appropriate) Attending live music 30 28.4 26.5

Attending other performing arts (e.g. dance, circus) 21 23.3 21.7

Other 8.4 8.6 3.3

Base: All answering None of these 35.3 39.7 36.5

2013 (n=)

2015 (n=)

2017 (n= 2408)

% % %

27

How often does the person engage in arts and/or cultural activities?

Weekly - - 5.2

Fornightly - - 6.0

Monthly - - 16.7

Once every 3 months - - 17.9

Once every 6 months - - 11.9

* New question in 2017Yearly - - 11.3

Never - - 31.0

2013 (n=)

2015 (n=)

2017 (n= 2359)

% % %

28

What, if anything, are the barriers to improving the person's participation in arts and/or cultural activities?

Not enough time - - 19.7

Not a priority - - 25.2

(please circle as many as appropriate) Don't feel like they would fit in - - 3.8

Don't feel represented - - 1.7

Language barrier - - 0.9

Disability - - 4.9

Too expensive - - 11.8

Inconvenient location - - 3.3

Don't have anyone to attend with - - 5.9

Other - - 3.4

* New question in 2017 Nothing in particular - - 39.5

- -

2013 (n=2520)

2015 (n=2587)

2017 (n= 2473)

% % %

29Does the person usually access the internet via...?

Own home computer 58.7 56.1 38.9

Mobile phone 37.5 41 52.2(please circle as many as appropriate) Tablet 26.9 26.2 36.7

Work computer 23.5 20 0.0 Shared home computer 21.7 19 0.0 Public library 3 3.0 2.4 Other 1.9 1.5 0.0* New attribute in 2017 Laptop * 0 0 46.2 Does not access the internet 9.8 12.9 9.0Base: All answering Not applicable (go to Q.32) 8 6.5 8.8

2013 (n=191)

2015 (n=252)

2017 (n= 202)

% % %

30

Why does the person not have internet access?

* New category in 2013

Don't know how to use computer/ internet 52.8 60.3 57.1

Don't need it 43.2 28.7 37.0

(please circle as many as appropriate) Cost 16.4 18.1 4.2

Intend to get a connection 3.1 6.5 3.2

Other 4 5.5 9.2

Base: Does not have internet access

2013 (n=1931)

2015 (n=1973)

2017(n= 1936)

% % %

31

What does the person typically use the Internet for?

* New category in 2013

Information/ research (e.g. Google, Wikipedia) 82.8 81.6 81.6

Email 79.9 79.3 81.2


Social media (e.g. Facebook, MSN) 59.4 56 52.0

Paying bills/ finance (e.g. BPAY, Internet banking) 49.5 49 53.3

Ticket purchases (e.g. airline, theatre, museum) 40.8 39.8 38.4

Other shopping (e.g. eBay, Amazon, iTunes) 42.8 37.5 34.6

News 34.0 35.5 38.1

Streaming (e.g. TV shows, YouTube) 30.8 31.7 34.1

Downloading content (e.g. music, TV shows, movies) 23.9 25.7 22.7

Work (e.g. access company systems) 28.7 24.3 29.3

Study 19.6 21.1 20.7

Video/ voice communication (e.g. Skype) 22.2 19.6 16.3

Moreland council e-services/payments* - 15.2 16.3

Blogs/ forums 13.3 12.4 14.0

Moreland Library Catalogue & databases 10.9 10.9 12.7

Gaming (e.g. World of Warcraft, Counter-Strike) 10.6 10.4 14.2

Grocery shopping (e.g. Coles online) 5.3 4.2 4.7

File sharing (e.g. BitTorrent, Limewire) 7.4 3.6 4.0

Gambling (e.g. online poker, TAB) 1.9 1.1 2.4

* New category in 2015 Internet dating 1.2 0.8 0.9

** New category in 2017Moreland Council social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter)** 0.0 0 2.3

Other 1.3 1.4 1.9

Base: Has internet access & uses

2013 (n=0)

2015 (n=2003)

2017 (n= 1955)

% % %

32How often does the person access the Moreland Council website?^

Daily - 0.7 1.0

Several times a week - 0.7 0.7

Once a week - 2 1.9(please circle one only) Once a month - 7.2 7.1

Quarterly - 8.9 10.5

Less often - 21.8 23.5

^ New question in 2015 Never - 51.6 47.0Base: All answering Can't say - 7.2 8.3

2013 (n=)

2015 (n=)

2017 (n= 827)

% % %

33

What does the person use the Moreland Council website for?

Information about Council services - - 64.4

Information about Council events - - 21.1

(please circle as many as appropriate) Paying Council fees or charges - - 38.2

Lodging a customer service request - - 18.7

Making a submission - - 6.9

Engaging in online consultation - - 2.9

* New question in 2017 Other - - 8.3

Base: All answering Can't say - - 7.0

2013 (n=0)

2015 (n=2533)

2017 (n= 2397)

% % %

34Does the person use non-English forms of media? ^

Yes - 16.3 12.5

No (go to Q.35) - 83.7 87.5


Base: All answering

2013 (n=0)

2015 (n=382)

2017 (n= 293)

% % %

35Which of the following forms of non-English media does the person use? ^

Television - 66.2 54.9

Radio - 41.1 36.6

(please as many as appropriate) Print - 27.1 27.8

Internet (text) - 26.9 42.2

Internet (video) - 24.9 35.8

^ New question in 2015 Other (please specify) - 1 4.7

Base: Accesses non-English media Can't say - 4.2 2.8

2013 (n=2468)

2015 (n=2543)

2017 (n= 2472)

% % %

36

How often does the person read the Moreland Leader newspaper?

Weekly 40.8 39 37.0

Once per fortnight 8.9 5.9 7.9

(please circle one only) Once per month 6.3 5.7 5.8


Never (go to Q.37) 29.8 32.7 32.3Base: All answering Can't say (go to Q.37) 5.6 6 5.7

2013 (n=1510)

2015 (n=1502)

2017 (n= 1511)

% % %

37How often does the person read the Council's City News page in the Moreland Leader (page 4)?

Weekly 44.4 44.2 44.9

Once per fortnight 9.7 8.5 10.9

Once per month 9.9 7.4 8.8

(please circle one only) Less than once per month 14 15.4 15.5 Never 12.1 14.6 10.4Base: Read Moreland Leader Can't say 10 9.9 9.5

2013 (n=)

2015 (n=)

2017 (n= 2435)

% % %

38What does the person use the Moreland Council website for?

Moreland Council website - - 13.0Moreland Council social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter) - - 3.3

(please circle as many as appropriate) Moreland Leader - - 47.7

The Age - - 8.8 The Herald Sun - - 9.2 Other newspapers - - 1.5 Television - - 10.2 Radio - - 9.2

Friends and family - - 21.2

Other - - 4.0* New question in 2017 Don't get information about

Council - - 18.4

Base: All answering Can't say - - 9.9

2013 (n=)

2015 (n=)

2017 (n= 2474)

% % %

39

Has the person ever attended or watched a Council meeting?

Yes - in person - - 13.5

Yes - watched online - - 0.7

* New question in 2017 No - - 84.7Base: All answering Can't say - - 1.1

2013 (n=2524)

2015(n=2572)

2017(n= 2472)

% % %

40

What is the person's current employment status?

In the workforce 0 0 0.0

Full time employee 26 22.6 22.2

Part time employee 11.7 9.7 10.6(please circle MAIN one only) Self employed 4.9 4.9 3.8

Casual employee 4.4 4.4 3.4 Semi-retired 1.5 1.2 2.3 Not in the workforce 0 0 0.0 Retired (go to Q.44) 19.4 25.8 30.1 Full time/ part time student (e.g.

primary, secondary, tertiary)(go to Q.44)

16.1 16.2 13.2

Home duties (go to Q.44) 3.7 3.5 3.2 Preschool child (e.g. aged 0-5

yrs) (go to Q.44) 4.5 2.8 1.9

Unemployed (go to Q.44) 2.4 2.6 2.6 Other pension (go to Q.44) 2.4 2.6 3.1 Disability pension (go to Q.44) 1.9 2.3 2.2 Volunteer (go to Q.44) 0.4 0.9 0.9

Other (go to Q.44) 0.7 0.4 0.6Base: All answering

2013 (n=1189)

2015 (n=1072)

2017 (n= 1045)

% % %

41Does the person work from this dwelling?

Yes, home based business 4.6 3.6 4.2

Yes, all of the time 2.3 1.7 2.3

(please circle one only) Yes, some of the time 11.5 13.8 11.1 Yes, occasionally 12.5 13.8 12.8Base: Currently employed No 69.1 67.2 69.6

2013 (n=1154)

2015 (n=1045)

2017 (n= 979)

% % %

42What is the person's usual occupation?

Professional 38.5 35.3 40.0

Technician and trades worker 11.9 14 9.7

Manager 12.3 12.9 12.1(coded responses) Clerical and administrative

worker 11.2 12.4 11.3

Community and personal service worker 8.7 10.9 10.8

Sales worker 9.1 8.4 8.2 Machinery operator and driver 3.6 4.2 4.6 Labourer 4.4 1.8 2.9Base: Currently employed Other 0.2 0 0.4

2013 (n=1141)

2015 (n=1033)

2017 (n= 986)

% % %

43In which industry does the person usually work?

Education and training 15.8 17.0 19.2Health care and social assistance 16.4 16.0 18.2

Retail trade 8.2 7.5 8.1 Information media and

telecommunications 7.0 7.0 6.3

Public administration and safety 8.3 6.8 5.5 Construction 6.7 6.6 4.4(coded responses) Financial and insurance services 4.2 6.4 4.6 Transport, postal and

warehousing 3.7 5.3 5.0

Accommodation and food services 5.3 5.2 3.0

Manufacturing 5.1 4.8 3.5 Professional, scientific and

technical services 5.9 4.7 7.1

Arts and recreation services 3.1 3.5 2.4 Administrative and support

services 1.2 1.4 2.5

Agriculture, forestry and fishing 0.5 1.2 0.5 Electricity, gas, water and waste


Wholesale trade 1.8 1.1 0.9 Rental, hiring and real estate


Mining 0.7 0.1 0.0Base: Currently employed Other services 3.4 3.2 5.8

2013 (n=1133)

2015(n=1026)

2017(n= 928)

% % %

44What is the suburb and postcode of the location where the person usually works?



South Moreland 9.1 9.5 9.9 Western Melbourne 7.7 7.5 6.6(coded responses) Central Moreland 10.8 7.4 8.8 North Moreland 7.7 5.9 6.9 Eastern Melbourne 3.6 2.8 2.3 Regional Victoria 0.2 1.0 0.8 Southern Melbourne 0.7 0.5 0.6Base: Currently employed Other 2.8 5.7 13.6

2013 (n=1190)

2015 (n=1070)

2017 (n= 1029)

% % %

45How does the person usually travel to work?

Car (as driver) 63.6 66 63.0

Tram 19.1 19.6 16.4(please circle as many as appropriate) Train 16.4 15 19.3

Bicycle 13.9 11.7 12.0 Car (as passenger) 4.8 6.1 5.4 Walk only 4.9 4.4 4.3 Bus 3.7 4.1 4.5 Only work at home (go to Q.44) 3.8 2.8 3.3 Motorcycle/ scooter 1.6 1.3 1.2Base: Currently employed Other 1.3 1.3 1.6

2013 (n=1140)

2015 (n=1039)

2017 (n= 994)

% % %

46

Approximately how long does it take the person to get to work?

0 - 10 minutes 12.3 10.5 9.0

11 - 20 minutes 21.2 22.1 20.6

(please circle one only) 21 - 30 minutes 27.5 29 26.0 31 minutes to 45 minutes 28.6 27.6 22.8 More than 45 minutes * 0 0 11.2* Added in 2017 It varies 8.7 10 9.3Base: Currently employed & work away from home Can't say 1.6 0.8 1.1

2013 (n=2460)

2015 (n=2546)

2017 (n= 2403)

% % %

47 What is the highest qualification the person has completed?

High school - Year 10 or lower (go to Q.46) 20.6 22.2 22.2

VCE or equivalent (go to Q.46) 14.2 14.8 13.4

(please circle one only) Primary school or lower (go to Q.46) 12.9 14.7 11.6

Bachelor Degree 15.1 12.5 14.5 Postgraduate Degree 11.5 11.3 11.5 Advanced Diploma or Diploma 7 7.1 7.1 Certificate 7.2 6.8 9.8 Graduate Diploma 4.8 5.3 5.9Base: Respondents aged 15+ years None (go to Q.46) 6.8 5.3 4.1

2013 (n=1054)

2015 (n=1054)

2017 (n= 1115)

% % %

48

What is the main field of study for the person's highest qualification?

Education 19.6 18.3 17.7

Management and commerce 16.2 16.0 12.5

(please circle one only) Health 11.4 12.7 13.8 Engineering and related

technologies 11.6 11.4 8.1

Society and culture 11.4 11.4 7.5 Natural and physical science 6.7 6.8 7.5 Information technology 6.0 6.8 5.9 Creative arts 7.4 6.6 5.4 Architecture and building 3.3 3.5 2.0 Food, hospitality and personal

services 3.1 3 2.5

Agriculture, environmental and related studies 2.0 2.5 2.7

Law 0.0 0.0 0.0 Other 1.3 1.1 14.4

Base: Obtained Certificate or higher

2013 (n=2499) 2015 (n=2580) 2017 (n= 2436)

% % %

49

Is the person currently studying at an educational institution?

Full time studies 17.6 17.2 13.9

Part time studies 3.5 3.3 2.7

(please circle one only) Other 0.5 0.8 0.8

Base: All answeringDo not currently attend an educational institution (go to Q.51)

78.4 78.7 82.6

2013 (n=517)

2015 (n=544)

2017 (n= 409)

% % %

50

Which type of educational institution does the person study at?

University 23.5 23.1 25.2

Primary (Gov't) 22.3 20.5 15.6

(please circle one only) Secondary (Gov't) 16.2 17.5 21.3 Primary (Catholic) 10.8 11.8 9.7 Secondary (Catholic) 7.4 7.8 7.6 TAFE or similar 5.2 6.3 8.1 Preschool 3.8 5.1 5.8 Adult education 1.6 3.3 1.0 Secondary (Private) 2.9 2.9 2.4


Primary (Private) 3.5 1 0.7

Other 2.8 0.8 2.6

2013 (n=511)

2015 (n=538)

2017 (n= 369)

% % %

51

What is the suburb and postcode of the educational institution where the person is studying?





(coded responses) North Moreland 9.2 10.0 9.3





Base: Currently attending an educational institution Other 2.5 2.6 15.7

2013 (n=517)

2015 (n=541)

2017 (n= 406)

% % %

52

How does the person usually travel to study/ school?


Walk only 24.2 22.5 20.2

(please circle as many as appropriate) Tram 17.8 19.7 19.0

Bicycle 19.5 16.9 17.5 Bus 12.3 14.6 18.2 Train 14.0 14.5 15.9 Car (as driver) 14.3 12.8 10.0 Study at home (go to Q.51) 4.0 2.9 4.6Base: Currently attending an educational institution away from home (base prior to 2015 included those studying at home)


Other 0.7 2.0 2.3

2013 (n=513)

2015 (n=517)

2017 (n= 388)

% % %

53Approximately how long does it typically take the person to get to study/ school?

0 - 10 minutes 32.7 31.2 30.2

11 - 20 minutes 24.6 29.3 23.3

21 - 30 minutes 18.5 15.2 21.3(please circle one only) 31 minutes to 45 minutes 16.1 21.2 12.8

*Added in 2017 More than 45 minutes * - - 9.6


It varies 3.4 2 1.7

Can't say/ not applicable 4.7 1.1 1.1

2013 (n=2465)

2015 (n=2581)

2017 (n= 2084)

% % %

54Does the person drive? Yes - - 80.9

Base: All answering No - - 19.1

2013 (n=)

2015 (n=)

2017 (n= 1664)

% % %

56

Why does the person choose to drive rather than walk or cycle to a destination that is an easy 10 minutes' walk away?

Several times a day - - 6.2

Once a day - - 6.5

(please circle as many as appropriate) Several times a week - - 19.2

Once a week - - 10.9

* New question in 2017 Occasionally - - 35.4

Base: All answering Never - - 21.9

2013 (n=)

2015 (n=)

2017 (n= 1286)

% % %

56

Why does the person choose to drive rather than walk or cycle to a destination that is an easy 10 minutes' walk away?

Personal safety concerns - - 14.4

Too busy/ not enough time - - 28.0

(please circle as many as appropriate) More convenient - - 41.3

More comfortable - - 12.5

Weather issues - - 35.8 Lazy/ can't be bothered - - 7.5 Have children to transport - - 10.9 Too many items to transport - - 33.4

No suitable walking tracks/ bike paths - - 2.2

Not fit enough - - 4.8* New question in 2017 Unable to walk/ cycle - - 5.4Base: All answering Other - - 5.6

2013 (n=2465)

2015(n=2581)

2017(n= 2454)

% % %

57Does the person own a bicycle? Yes 49.5 42.2 39.7

Base: All answering No (go to Q.53) 50.5 57.8 60.3

2013 (n=1174)

2015 (n=1066)

2017 (n=929)

% % %

58

How often does the person use the bicycle for trips not related to study or work?

Daily 5.6 6.5 6.5

Weekly 25.6 19.7 20.7

(please circle one only) Occasionally 51.1 56.9 54.0

Base: Own a bicycle Never 17.6 17 18.8

2013 (n=2493)

2015 (n=2570)

2017 (n= 2466)

% % %

59

How often does the person use public transport for trips not related to study or work?

Daily 3.0 4.1 3.7

Weekly 13.8 15.4 15.4

3 (please circle one only) Weekends only 6.9 6.9 6.9

Occasionally 55.3 54.4 55.6

Base: All answering Never 21.0 19.3 18.4

2013 (n=2495)

2015 (n=2554)

2017 (n= 2456)

% % %

60

Approximately how close is your home to the person's usual mode of public transport?

5 minutes walk 49.3 49 43.7

10 minutes walk 22.2 26.5 27.1

(please circle one only) 15 minutes walk 11.3 9.7 12.7

20 minutes walk 6.9 5.5 7.1

More than 20 minutes walk 3.8 2.8 4.3

Base: All answering Not applicable 6.6 6.5 5.1

2013 (n=2459)

2015 (n=2521)

2017 (n= )

% % %

61What discourages the person from using public transport more frequently?

Waiting time 26.3 22.9 20.3

Travel time 23.7 21.3 23.9

Personal safety 14.7 15.5 15.8(please circle as many as appropriate) Comfort 13.1 15.1 14.4

Weather 9.9 11.7 14.3

Cost 16.1 11.1 15.2

Distance of stop from destination 7.6 7.0 7.6

Distance of stop from home 8.7 5.8 7.9

Old age / health / mobility issues 2.4 2.9 0.0

Own a car / prefer / need to drive 2.4 2.0 5.1

Inconvenient (NFI) 0.3 0.8 0.0

No direct route to destination 0 0.8 0.0

Unreliable 0.3 0.6 0.0

Too difficult with kids / not pram friendly 0.5 0.5 0.0

Too crowded 0.4 0.5 0.0

MYKI / ticketing issues 0.5 0.5 0.0

Too young 0.2 0.2 0.0

Rude / aggressive / unhygienic people / ticket inspectors 0.6 0.2 0.0

Other 2.2 2.5 12.5

Nothing 28.8 30.2 10.1

Base: All answering Not applicable 12.7 12.8 28.2

2013 (n=2167) 2015 (n=2199) 2017 (n= 2032)

% % %

62What is the person's gross (pre-tax) income from all sources per week, including pensions and allowances?

Negative or nil 22.3 20.6 17.6

$1 - $199 per week ($1 - $10,399 per yr) 6.6 8.9 6.5

$200 - $299 per week ($10,400 - $15,599 per yr) 9.4 9.4 7.7

$300 - $399 per week ($15,600 - $20,799 per yr) 10.2 10.3 11.3

$400 - $599 per week ($20,800 - $31,199 per yr) 11.1 13.2 16.2

$600 - $799 per week ($31,200 - $41,599 per yr) 7.7 7.2 8.6

$800 - $999 per week ($41,600 - $51,999 per yr) 6.5 6.2 6.8

$1,000 - $1,249 per week ($52,000 - $64,999 per yr) 6.5 5.8 6.7

$1,250 - $1,499 per week ($65,000 - $77,999 per yr) 4.7 4.5 5.1

$1,500 - $1,999 per week ($78,000 - $103,999 per yr) 8.2 6.6 6.6

$2,000 - $2,499 per week ($104,000 - $ 129,000 per yr) 3.4 3.0 2.9

$2,500 - $2,999 per week ($130,000 - $155,000 per yr) 2.0 2.1 1.2

Base: All answering $3,000 or more per week ($156,000 or more per yr) 1.3 2.0 2.8

APPENDIX 3: CROSS-TABULATIONS – HOUSEHOLD DATA (weighted)

APPENDIX 4: CROSS-TABULATIONS – BY SUBURB (weighted)

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