Exploring community views on housing needs in Griffith - Survey

Griffith is growing and the demand for diverse housing options in various areas of our region is becoming increasingly evident. To better understand these housing needs, Council has engaged consultants to conduct a comprehensive review of the Griffith Housing Strategy which was prepared in 2019.

We invite you to share your thoughts on how we can effectively plan for housing growth and change in our community. Your insights will play a crucial role in identifying community priorities and shaping discussions about our region’s housing future.

Completing the survey will only take a few minutes.

SECTION 1: About you (Optional)

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* 1. What is your age?

Under 12

12 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

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* 2. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Other (specify)

SECTION 2: About your living situation (Optional)

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* 3. Do you currently live within the Griffith LGA?

Yes

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* 4. Which suburb or locality do you reside in?

Collina

North Griffith

East Griffith

West Griffith

Yenda

Beelbangera

Lake Wyangan

Yoogali

Hanwood

Tharbogang

Nericon

Bilbul

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* 5. How long have you lived at your current address?

Less than 1 year

1-3 years

More than 3 years but less than 10 years

More than 10 years

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* 6. Who do you live with?

I live alone

I live with my partner

I live with my school-aged children or younger

I live with my adult children

I live with my parent(s)

I live with a friend(s) or housemate(s)

I live with a family member(s)

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What type of dwelling do you currently reside in?

Detached house

Semi-detached house (e.g. duplex or townhouse)

Apartment or unit

Granny flat

Purpose built retirement home

Relocatable home

Caravan

Tent

Rough sleeping

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How many bedrooms are in your current residence?

1 bedroom

2 bedrooms

3 bedrooms

4 or more bedrooms

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Which statement best describes your current housing situation?

Owner outright

Owner with mortgage

Living in the family home

Rent (private)

Rent (subsidised)

SECTION 3: Your views on housing in our local community (Required)

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* 10. What do you see as the biggest housing challenges facing our local community? (Select all that apply)

A need for more housing stock

Improved housing affordability

Greater diversity in the types of housing available

Quality and design of housing

Distribution of housing across the LGA

More social and public housing is required

More crisis and emergency accommodation is required

A need for more rural residential housing

Being able to access services and facilities from neighbourhoods

Insufficient suitable land is available for further housing development

Barriers in terms of planning legislation and requirements

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What concerns you about additional housing in our local community? (Select all that apply)

Changes to neighbourhood character

Impacts on the amenity or privacy of my home

Increased demand for essential services and infrastructure

Environmental concerns (e.g. loss of green space/ biodiversity, increased flooding)

Affordability of housing

Quality of construction

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Where do you think additional housing should be located in our community?

Close to the city centre

In existing residential neighbourhoods

On vacant land

In rural towns and villages

In mixed-use developments that combine residential and commercial spaces

Re-developed areas

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Please rate your support for the following types of housing to meet the needs of our growing community: (1 = do not favour, 5 = strongly support)

Small lot housing (less than 400m2)
Detached housing on lots greater than 400m2
Rural residential housing (4,000m2 and 1-4 hectare lot sizes)
Duplexes and dual occupancies
Multiple dwellings (townhouses, terrace housing, low rise apartments)
Secondary dwellings
Tiny homes
Seasonal and temporary workers accommodation

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* 14. Do you have any additional comments about housing needs in our local community?

The findings from this survey will inform the development of a new housing strategy, ensuring that our plans align with the needs and desires of our residents.

Thank you for taking the time to participate. Your feedback is important. If you have any questions, please contact ed@griffith.nsw.gov.au