Mayor Leah Anderson said the information gathered from the survey is important to help the new Council understand the values and priorities of the Port Stephens community.

“The data we receive will provide direction on where to focus future investment across our facilities and programs to ensure we deliver real outcomes for our community,” Mayor Anderson said.   

“It’s one of Port Stephens Council's most important community engagement projects.

“To help shape the future of Port Stephens, we need to hear from you, our community, about what your values and priorities are in your place so we understand what’s important to you today.

“Whether it’s better walkability, more parking, cleaner streets or new places to sit and relax, we want your input.

“I encourage everyone to complete the survey and have their say to help improve the liveability of Port Stephens,” Mayor Anderson added.

Port Stephens Council has engaged independent market research tool, Place Score, to conduct the survey.

“Place Score technology will help us collect and analyse data to reveal insights into how our community feels about local liveability and wellbeing – it’s an exciting tool,” Mayor Anderson said.

“The data collection is designed to represent the age and gender demographics of each community.
“We can all play a part in redesigning our neighbourhood, and make it a better place to live, work and shop.

“This data will also form the foundations of our future community engagement program – it’s a starting point to begin targeted conversations with our community about things that matter.“I encourage everyone to complete the survey and have their say to help improve the liveability of Port Stephens,” Mayor Anderson added.

Port Stephens Council has engaged independent market research tool, Place Score, to conduct the survey.

“Place Score technology will help us collect and analyse data to reveal insights into how our community feels about local liveability and wellbeing – it’s an exciting tool,” Mayor Anderson said.

“The data collection is designed to represent the age and gender demographics of each community.

“It’s important that we hear from a diverse range of voices so make sure you grab this chance to tell your new Council where you would like them to focus their efforts.

“It’s easy – all you need to do is tell us what is most important to you in your ideal neighbourhood and where we can help improve it,” Mayor Anderson added.

The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete and is open until 11:59pm Sunday 1 December 2024. To complete the survey visit placescore.org/portstephens. Council will share its findings with the community later in the year. 

Survey participants also have the chance to win 1 of 10 gift vouchers valued at $100.