LOGAN KOALA AWARENESS SURVEY RESULTS LOGAN KOALA AWARENESS SURVEY RESULTS

Number of completed surveys = 343

Section 1 DEMOGRAPHIC DATA

Age range: Please specify your age bracket: 340 responses

Over 85 1% 70 - 84 5% Under 18 18 - 24 60 - 69 5% 6% 18% 25 - 34 15%

50 - 59 21% 35 - 49 29%

Gender: Please specify your gender: 341 responses

Prefer not to say Male 1% 25%

Female 74%

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Suburb:

Please specify your suburb: 343 responses Bahrs Scrub 2 Beaudesert 1 Beenleigh 5 Belivah 1 Berrinba 1 Bethania 3 Boronia Heights 7 Browns Plains 5 Buccan 6 Carbrook 3 Cedar Creek 1 Cedar Grove 3 Cedar Vale 3 Chambers Flat 6 Cornubia 14 Crestmead 7 Daisy Hill 10 Eagleby 6 Edens Landing 2 Greenbank 8 Heritage Park 3 Hillcrest 1 2 10 Kingston 8 Kuraby 1 Logan 23 5 8 Logan Reserve 2 Logan Village 5 Loganholme 14 Loganlea 5 Marsden 11 Meadowbrook 1 Mount Warren Park 2 Mundoolun 1 Munruben 3 New Beith 1 North Maclean 1 Park Ridge 4 Park Ridge South 1 Regents Park 4 Rochedale 3 Rochedale South 18 Shailer Park 30 Slacks Creek 10 Springwood 18 Stockleigh 2 Tamborine 2 Tanah Merah 4 Underwood 1 Waterford 7

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Waterford West 5 Windaroo 2 Woodhill 1 Woodridge 6

Suburbs outside of Logan 13 Leichhardt 1 Mt Cotton 1 Mt Gravatt 1 Redland Bay 1 Runcorn 1 Sunnybank Hills 1 Thorneside 1 Tura Beach, NSW 1 West End 1 Yatala 1

Number of years living in Logan: How many years have you lived in Logan? 340 responses

More than 30 years Less than 5 years 11% 22% 20-30 years 23%

6-10 years 19% 11-20 years 25%

Conservation Group or Community Environmental Group Members: Are you a member of a conservation group or community environmental group? 338 responses

Environmental Group Member 13%

Not a member 87%

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Section 2 KNOWLEDGE

How much do you know about koalas?

In my suburb: 332 responses

High No Knowledge Knowledge 11% 13%

Very Little Knowledge Average 35% Knowledge 41%

In Logan: 326 responses High No Knowledge Knowledge Very Little 4% 10% Knowledge 32%

Average Knowledge 54%

In : 319 responses High No Knowledge Knowledge Very Little 2% 12% Knowledge 31%

Average Knowledge 55%

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Koala Sightings How often have you seen koalas in Logan? In which suburb/s did you see koalas?

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Level of Concern about the status of koalas in Logan How concerned are you about the status of koalas in Logan? 341 responses

Don't care at all 1% Not really worried 4% Have some concern 30%

Very concerned 65%

Percieved Threats to Koalas What do you think are the most serious threats to the long-term survival of koalas in Logan? (Ranked in order from most to least serious)

Land Clearing Housing Roads Dogs Disease Bushfires Other Development and construction of barriers such as fences

Other Threats listed:

• climate change/drought • human cruelty • lack of community knowledge/community disinterest • lack of government concern • lack of facilities to treat sick or injured koalas • poor property design (barbed wire fences, backyard pools, pollution, powerlines) • lack of available habitat and corridor connections • feral cats and wild dogs

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What do you value about the presence of koalas in Logan? 340 responses Other 2% Nothing, they are not important to me 1% Tourism potential They are an important 14% part of the environment 32%

I enjoy seeing koalas 28%

Koalas are culturally significant 23%

Other reasons people value koalas:

• important for children to see in the future • they are an iconic Australian animal • they are cute/attractive • a key species for bushland habitat (by protecting koalas, you also protect other animals)

SECTION 3 ACTIONS

Reporting Koala Sightings Have you ever reported a koala sighting to Council or any other organisation? 15.25% of respondents have previously reported a koala sighting.

Which website or organisation do you usually report your koala sightings to? 43 responses

• annual koala sighting weekend • Australian Koala Foundation • Logan City Council • other Council website • DERM (Daisy Hill Koala Centre and Moggill Koala Hospital) • Local Wildlife Officer • Main Roads • RSPCA • Vet • Wildcare

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Logan Community Koala Survey (Phone Survey) Did you take part in the recent Logan Community Koala Survey held over 22nd and 23rd October? 341 responses

Yes 6% No 31%

I wasn't aware that it was on 63%

Sick, Injured, or Dead Koalas Do you know what to do if you find a sick, injured, or dead koala? 63% of respondents know what to do if they find a sick, injured, or dead koala.

If yes, what do you do/which organisation do you contact? 208 responses

• RSPCA (1300ANIMAL) • Australia Zoo • Local Vet • DERM (Daisy Hill Koala Centre/ambulance) • Logan City Council • Australian Koala Foundation • WIRES • Wildcare • other wildlife carer/wildlife rescue group • Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary • DERM (Moggill Koala Centre)

How do you decide if a koala is sick? 229 responses

• dirty, wet bottom • runny, discharging, cloudy, red eyes • looks skinny and in poor condition with thin, matted fur • obvious injury such as bleeding or fractures • is on the ground or in the one spot for a long time • doesn’t move or is lethargic and unresponsive • by observing changes in its behaviour • ask someone qualified such as a vet or RSPCA

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Driving Habits Do you consider koalas and other wildlife in your driving habits? 335 responses

Never 1% Rarely 1% Sometimes 8% Almost Always 24%

Always 66%

Backyard Design Do you consider koalas and other wildlife in your backyard design? 332 responses

Never Rarely 8% 9% Always 40%

Sometimes 18% Almost Always 25%

Dog Ownership Do you own a dog? 47% of respondents own a dog.

If yes, do you take any actions to make your dog or backyard koala-friendly? 76% of these dog owners take actions to make their dog or backyard koala-friendly.

• have appropriate fencing • keep dogs confined in yard • give dogs adequate exercise • keep dogs inside at night • accompany dog/keep dog on leash when it is outside • train dog not to chase wildlife • own a small dog • plant koala-friendly trees in backyard • provide rope for koala escape

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Other Actions Do you take any other actions to protect or improve the health and status of koalas in Logan? 134 responses

• report koala sightings and observe for illness • protect property for conservation • get involved in political actions/ campaigning • retain trees for koalas and native vegetation for other wildlife • plant koala-friendly trees • don't litter • visit parks in Logan to look for wildlife • participate in relevant research • educate and raise awareness • make financial donations • visit Daisy Hill Koala Centre regularly • work as a wildlife carer/koala rescuer • drive slowly and carefully in signed koala areas • report fires • report fox sightings/control domestic animals • wants information on actions to take

Koala-Friendly Business Endorsement Would you be more inclined to support a business that takes koala-friendly measures, such as keeping guard dogs away from koalas, participating in tree plantings, or donations to koala research? 336 responses

No - this would not influence my decision at Maybe - it all would depend 4% on other aspects of the Yes - I would business consider this in 39% my decision to use the business 57%

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SECTION 3 OTHER

Opinion on what Council is doing Do you think Logan City Council is taking appropriate measures to protect and enhance the survival of koalas in Logan? 335 responses

No, Council Yes, I'm happy needs to do with what more Council is doing 17% 14%

Sometimes, I think Council I am not sure could do more what Council is 30% doing 39%

Suggestions for Council Do you have any suggestions on how Council and the Community can improve Koala habitats and population levels for the future? 181 responses

• stop/reduce development in bushland habitat • plant more koala trees and ensure trees removed are replaced • create more wildlife corridors • create koala sanctuary • purchase more land for conservation • make development more strategic, more koala-friendly, with appropriate site surveys • increase community awareness, particularly on threats to koalas and status of population • increase education in schools • enforce dog control in environmental parks • give free koala trees to residents • road improvements - wildlife crossings, reduced speed limits, more koala road signs • improve on koala research, surveys, and management of populations • provide public with information on where koalas are in Logan • advise residents of their responsibilities and enforce regulations around dogs and cats, proper fencing etc. • stricter prosecutions for illegal clearing

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Wildlife and Pest Animal Sightings Have you seen any of these other animals in your suburb?

Quolls 13 yes responses 1 sighting: Bethania, Buccan, Cedar Grove, Chambers Flat, Daisy Hill, Greenbank, Heritage Park, Loganlea, Stockleigh, Woodridge. 2 sightings: Kingston

Gliders 102 yes responses 1 - 4 sightings: Bahrs Scrub, Beaudesert, Berrinba, Boronia Heights, Carbrook, Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Crestmead, Daisy Hill, Greenbank, Heritage Park, Hillcrest, Holmview, Kingston, Logan Central, Logan City, Logan Reserve, Logan Village, Loganholme, Loganlea, Marsden, Mount Cotton, Munruben, Park Ridge, Park Ridge South, Rochedale South, Shailer Park, Springwood, Stockleigh, Tamborine, Tanah Merah, Waterford, Waterford West, Woodridge. 5 + sightings: Buccan, Chambers Flat, Cornubia, Jimboomba, Logan.

Flying Fox 238 yes responses 1 - 4 sightings: Bahrs Scrub, Beaudesert, Beenleigh, Berrinba, Bethania, Boronia Heights, Browns Plains, Carbrook, Cedar Creek, Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Eagleby, Edens Landing, Heritage Park, Hillcrest, Holmview, Logan Central, Logan Reserve, Logan Village, Loganlea, Mount Warren Park, Munruben, New Beith, North Maclean, Park Ridge, Park Ridge South, Regents Park, Rochedale, Stockleigh, Tamborine, Tanah Merah, Underwood, Waterford, Waterford West, Windaroo, Woodhill, Woodridge. 5 - 9 sightings: Buccan, Chambers Flat, Creastmead, Daisy Hill, Greenbank, Jimboomba, Kingston, Logan City, Marsden, Slacks Creek. 10+ sightings: Cornubia, Logan, Loganholme, Rochedale South, Shailer Park, Springwood.

Wild dogs/Dingoes 38 yes responses 1 sighting: Bahrs Scrub, Beenleigh, Berrinba, Carbrook, Cedar Creek, Cedar Vale, Logan Central, Logan Reserve, Loganlea, Marsden, North Maclean, Tamborine, Waterford West, Woodridge. 2 sightings: Cornubia, Holmview, Logan City, Logan Village. 3 sightings: Buccan, Logan. 4 sightings: Greenbank, Jimboomba.

Foxes 118 yes responses 1 - 2 sightings: Bahrs Scrub, Beaudesert, Beenleigh, Berrinba, Boronia Heights, Carbrook, Cedar Creek, Cedar Grove, Crestmead, Daisy Hill, Eagleby, Holmview, Kingston, Logan Central, Logan City, Logan Reserve, Loganholme, Loganlea, Marsden, Mundoolun, North Maclean, Park Ridge, Park Ridge South, Rochedale, Slacks Creek, Springwood, Stockleigh, Tamborine, Tanah Merah, Waterford, Waterford West, Windaroo, Woodhill, Woodridge. 3 - 4 sightings: Cedar Vale, Logan Village, Munruben, Rochedale South. 5 + sightings: Buccan, Chambers Flat, Cornubia, Greenbank, Jimboomba, Logan, Shailer Park.

Feral cats 114 yes responses 1 - 2 sightings: Beenleigh, Berrinba, Bethania, Boronia Heights, Browns Plains, Buccan, Carbrook, Cedar Creek, Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Chatswood, Crestmead, Edens Landing, Heritage Park, Hillcrest, Holmview, Kuraby, Logan Central, Logan Reserve, Logan Village, Loganholme. Munruben, Park Ridge, Park Ridge South, Stockleigh, Tamborine, Tanah Merah, Underwood, Waterford, Windaroo. 3 - 4 sightings: Daisy Hill, Eagleby, Jimboomba, Kingston, Logan City, Loganlea, Marsden, Rochedale South, Slacks Creek, Waterford West, Woodridge. 5+ sightings: Cornubia, Greenbank, Logan, Shailer Park, Springwood.

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Rabbits/Hares 161 yes responses 1 - 2 sightings: Bahrs Scrub, Beaudesert, Beenleigh, Berrinba, Browns Plains, Cedar Creek, Crestmead, Hillcrest, Kuraby, Logan Central, Logan Reserve, Mundoolun, North Maclean, Park Ridge South, Regents Park, Stockleigh, Tamborine, Tanah Merah, Windaroo, Woodhill. 3 - 4 sightings: Carbrook, Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Kingston, Logan City, Loganholme, Loganlea, Marsden, Munruben, Park Ridge, Shailer Park, Slacks Creek, Springwood, Waterford, Waterford West. 5+ sightings: Boronia Heights, Buccan, Chambers Flat, Cornubia, Daisy Hill, Eagleby, Greenbank, Jimboomba, Logan, Logan Village, Rochedale South.

Feral pigs 8 yes responses 1 sighting: Berrinba, Buccan, Cornubia, Logan Village, Marsden, Mundoolun, Shailer Park, Stockleigh.

Feral goats 2 yes responses 1 sighting: Berrinba, Cedar Creek.

Feral deer 14 yes responses 1 - 2 sightings: Buccan, Cedar Grove, Chambers Flat, Greenbank, Logan, Mundoolun, Rochedale South, Stockleigh. 4 sightings: Logan Village

Other Animal Sightings • echidna • wallabies • kangaroos • possums • bandicoots • plangales • goannas • bearded dragons • other lizards • owls • wedge-tail eagle • grey goshawk • peacocks • bush turkey • other birds • antechinus • bush rats • microbats • snakes • toads • frogs • turtles • wandering domestic dogs and cats

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SECTION 4 PREFERRED COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS

How did you hear about this survey? 337 responses

22% Posters in Libraries and Customer Service Centres 14% Email from Council 12% Albert and Logan Newspaper 10% Jimboomba Times 5% The Reporter 4% Logan City Council Website 4% Logan City Council's Facebook page 3% Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols 3% Our City Our Logan Magazine 3% School newsletter/teacher 2% Art Gallery 1% Logan City Council's Twitter feed 1% Loving Logan e-newsletter 1% Logan West Leader Newspaper 1% Posters in community facilities (such as PCYC) 1% South City Bulletin 1% 101 FM 1% Other website 8% Word of Mouth

Would you be interested in any of the following? 292 responses

59.5% are interested in a regular column about koalas and other wildlife in a local newspaper

54.8% are interested in informative signage about koalas and other wildlife in public parks

41.1% are interested in information on how to landscape for wildlife and creating koala-friendly backyards

38.2% are interested in information on specific roads in Logan where there is a high risk of hitting wildlife

36.2% are interested in informative displays on koalas and other wildlife in public libraries

35.9% are interested in educational programs and tree planting for schools

33.5% are interested in visiting a conservation property open day, with tours led by wildlife and flora experts

30.9% are interested in volunteering in koala research such as field surveys

29.2% are interested in participating in community tree planting days

20.1% are interested in information on dog ownership and koalas

15.2% are interested in information on safe driving habits to protect wildlife

13.7% are interested in making a donation towards land for koala tree plantings and having their name attached to a plot of koala habitat

2.3% are interested in Other

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What format do you prefer to receive project information? 320 responses

44.9% Email 16.9% Local newspaper advertisement 16.3% Our City, Our Logan Magazine 11.9% E-newsletter 11.6% Printed Brochure 10.2% Council's Website 8.4% Information posted with other council correspondence (i.e. rates, dog registration) 8.4% Local newspaper media statement 5.5% Council's Facebook page 5.2% Workshops or Presentations 3.2% Local radio station announcement 1.7% Other -other formats were the library or word of mouth.

Would you like to provide Council with additional comments on the well-being of koalas in Logan? 73 responses

• speed limit reductions, road signage, and safe road crossings in habitat areas • positive feedback on survey initiative • protect large areas of habitat, build wildlife corridors - no development in these areas • important for local and international tourists - iconic animal • Logan can promote green areas and koalas as an attraction • noticed a decline of koalas in local area • Council should take more action, be more involved • increase public awareness • provide information on where koalas are • focus on pest animal control for benefit of all wildlife

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