The SGIO survey of more than 800 people across Perth found that hoons on local streets were deemed to be the most frustrating aspect of life in their neighbourhood.
(PRWEB) November 20, 2009
Research* by Car Insurance provider SGIO into local community issues reveals hoons to be the number one neighbourhood frustration for people living in the Perth metro area.
The SGIO survey of more than 800 people across Perth found that hoons on local streets were deemed to be the most frustrating aspect of life in their neighbourhood.
The second greatest frustration for nearly half of all people surveyed was litter on local streets, closely followed by noisy neighbours and heavy traffic on local roads.
SGIO Car Insurance Corporate Affairs Manager Rob Cory said the survey revealed how easily people's lives and lifestyles could be impacted by the actions of others in their community.
"The manner in which we drive, the respect we show our neighbours, and the way we treat our local environment appear to have a big impact on how our community functions," he said.
Other local community frustrations focused on convenience - or the lack of it - with more than a third of people admitting to being frustrated with local public transport options and shopping hours.
The survey forms part of ongoing research by SGIO Car Insurance into trends and issues that impact on people's homes and local communities across the Perth metro area and regional WA.
SGIO also works with community partners Kidsafe WA and the Salvation Army to help safeguard WA's unique way of life through the development of safer, stronger communities.
Mr Cory said that the journey towards safer, stronger communities in Western Australia often began within our own homes and local neighbourhoods.
"A sense of belonging and connection to our communities can deliver a range of sustainable long-term benefits including less crime, safer roads and lower carbon emissions," he said.
Most frustrating aspects of life in the Perth metro area*
1. Hoons on local streets 59%
2. Litter on local streets 52%
3. Noisy neighbours 46%
4. Heavy traffic 45%
5. Parking on verge/property 39%
6. Public transport options 36%
7. Local shopping hours 35%
8. Neighbours' pets 35%
Source: Woolcott Research conducted on behalf of SGIO
About SGIO
SGIO is a provider of Car Insurance, Home Insurance, Motorcycle Insurance, Travel Insurance and more in Western Australia.
Insurance Australia Limited ABN 11 000 016 722 trading as SGIO
For many insurance products a Product Disclosure Statement is available from SGIO which you should consider before making decisions about those products.
Insurance issued by Insurance Australia Limited trading as SGIO 46 Colin St, West Perth, Western Australia 6005 . sgio.com.au
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