Online Form - 2023 Community Survey

The Shire of Wickepin is continually planning for the future to meet community needs.

We invite you to rate local services, facilities and programs in your area by completing this survey. All ratepayers and residents aged over 18 years are invited to take part. Please only submit one response per person by no later than Thursday 27 April 2023.

Responses will remain confidential, and your answers will not be linked to your identity.

If you have any questions about this study, or require assistance, please contact Ms Mel Martin at the Shire Office on (08) 9888 1005 or at eso@wickepin.wa.gov.au.

Thank you for your assistance with this important study.

Q1 - Overall, how would you rate the Shire of Wickepin in the following areas?

The Shire of Wickepin as a place to live*
The Shire of Wickepin provides value for money*
The Shire of Wickepin represents me in the things I value*

Q2 - What do you value most about your local area?

Q3 - How strongly do you agree with the following statements about the Shire of Wickepin?

The Shire has developed a clear vision for the area*
Councillors understand the needs of the area*
Shire employees conduct themselves with integrity*

Q4A - How well does the Shire provide these services?

Governance over the District
Shire administration
Transport and licensing services
Rates collection
Fire mitigation, fire prevention and fire fighting
Animal control
Food premises inspection
Pest control (mosquitoes, mice, foxes, etc.)
School assistance
Youth services and activities
Aged and disabled support
Unemployment assistance
Community housing
Waste collection
Sewerage
Townsite drainage
Urban road drainage
Protection of the environment
Salt mitigation
Town planning
Regional development
Heritage and history promotion
Swimming areas / pools
Playgrounds and parks
Public halls / community centres
Grassed sports grounds
Tennis courts
Synthetic turf facilities
Other sports facilities
Libraries
Arts and culture
Area activation (events, event support etc.)
Town streets
Town gardens
Street verges
Rural roads
Support for rural services
Tourism
Area promotion services
Building control

Q4B - How important are these services to me?

Governance over the District
Shire administration
Transport and licencing services
Rates collection
Fire mitigation, fire prevention and fire fighting
Animal control
Food premises inspection
Pest control (mosquitoes, mice, foxes, etc.)
School assistance
Youth services and activities
Aged and disabled support
Unemployment assistance
Community housing
Waste collection
Sewerage
Townsite drainage
Urban road drainage
Protection of the environment
Salt mitigation
Town planning
Regional development
Heritage and history promotion
Swimming areas / pools
Playgrounds and parks
Public halls / community centres
Grassed sports grounds
Tennis courts
Synthetic turf facilities
Other sports facilities
Libraries
Arts and culture
Area activation (events, event support etc.)
Town streets
Town gardens
Street verges
Rural roads
Support for rural services
Tourism
Area promotion services
Building control

Q5 - Of the areas in Q4, What would you most like the Shire of Wickepin to focus on?

Q6 - Of the areas in Q4, what would you like the Shire of Wickepin not to focus on?

Q7 - Which community do you mainly associate with?

Which community do you mainly associate with?*

Q8 - How would you describe your main land use in the Shire of Wickepin?

How would you describe your main land use in the Shire of Wickepin?*

Q9 - How old are you?

How old are you?*

Q10 - Your name and address?

For your chance to win one of ten "$100 Buy Local Prizes", please provide your name and address in the section above or leave blank to remain anonymous.

Responses will remain confidential, and your answers will not be linked to your identity.

Please submit this survey by no later than Thursday 27 April 2023.