Mirboo North & District Community Survey 2026

We're developing a Community Plan for Mirboo North and district, and we need your ideas, hopes and big dreams. Whether it's better footpaths, more events, a stronger local economy or just keeping what makes this place special — we want to hear from you.

This short survey is your chance to say what's great, what could be better, and what you'd love to see in our town's future. It takes about ten minutes.

Hard copies can be dropped off at Foodworks, the Library, the Post Office, the Community Bank, the Op Shop, the Mirboo North Times and the Community Foundation. Or you can scan the QR code to complete it online.

Before you answer, you may find it useful to read Mirboo North's Vital Signs Report 2025, which gives a snapshot of how our community is faring using publicly available data. Completely optional.

We'll be sharing the results — and a lot more — at the Mirboo North Community Planning Day on Saturday 27 February 2027. Come along and keep the conversation going. There'll be plenty of ways to get involved.

Thanks for your contribution.

1. What is your connection to Mirboo North and district?

I own or run a business here

I use services here (shops, medical, school, sport)

I'm thinking of moving here

Other (please specify)

2. Where do you live?

Mirboo North township

Mirboo North surrounds / rural

Mirboo, Baromi or Darlimurla

Boolarra, Thorpdale, Dumbalk, Allambee or Hallston

Elsewhere in South Gippsland

Other (please specify)

3. What is your Post Code?

4. How long have you been connected to the area?

5. What is your age group?

6. What is your gender?

Non-binary or I use another term

7. What do you love most about Mirboo North and district?

Natural environment and bushland

Community spirit and the people

Local businesses and the main street

Arts, culture and creativity

Events and activities

Peace, space and rural lifestyle

Sport and recreation

Schools and services

Other (please specify)

8. What are three words that describe the Mirboo North you want to see in 10 to 15 years?

9. What are the district's greatest strengths?

10. What challenges does the community face right now?

Priorities for action

11. What do you see as the top priorities for Mirboo North and district over the next 10 to 15 years?

Affordable and appropriate housing

Health, aged care and disability services

Youth activities and services

Local economy, jobs and business

Environment, sustainability and climate resilience

Community connection and inclusion

Events, arts and tourism

Transport, roads, paths and trails

Emergency preparedness, storm recovery and safety

Sport and recreation facilities

Childcare and early years

Other (please specify)

Do you have any specific priority suggestions for us?

12. If the community had $100,000 to spend on one thing here, what would you spend it on — and why?

13. Is there a service or group you've needed but couldn't find locally?

14. Is there anything that makes it hard for you, or someone in your household, to get around Mirboo North or use local services?

15. What would you like to start, or help make happen, in Mirboo North?

16. How would you like to be involved in that idea?

Help make it happen

Support with a small amount of time or money

I'd rather just share the idea

17. Are you already involved with a local group/s or club/s?

Optional — which one/ones?

18. Would you like to come to the Community Planning Day on February 27th 2027?

Maybe — send me the details

19. Community groups are invited to book a space to promote their group at the Community Planning Day. If you'd like to do that, give us your details below.

Mirboo North & District Community Survey 2026

Context

Save the date

About you

1. What is your connection to Mirboo North and district?

2. Where do you live?

3. What is your Post Code?

4. How long have you been connected to the area?

5. What is your age group?

6. What is your gender?

What you value

7. What do you love most about Mirboo North and district?

8. What are three words that describe the Mirboo North you want to see in 10 to 15 years?

9. What are the district's greatest strengths?

10. What challenges does the community face right now?

Priorities for action

11. What do you see as the top priorities for Mirboo North and district over the next 10 to 15 years?

Do you have any specific priority suggestions for us?

12. If the community had $100,000 to spend on one thing here, what would you spend it on — and why?

13. Is there a service or group you've needed but couldn't find locally?

14. Is there anything that makes it hard for you, or someone in your household, to get around Mirboo North or use local services?

Getting involved

15. What would you like to start, or help make happen, in Mirboo North?

16. How would you like to be involved in that idea?

17. Are you already involved with a local group/s or club/s?

Optional — which one/ones?

18. Would you like to come to the Community Planning Day on February 27th 2027?

19. Community groups are invited to book a space to promote their group at the Community Planning Day. If you'd like to do that, give us your details below.

Staying in touch

Name

Email

Phone