What's happening

We offer a graffiti removal program for removal of graffiti on bus shelters, Council buildings and property and private property. The program aims to reduce the incidence of graffiti by means of volunteer support, education and community consultation and is based on the principles of community partnership and the rapid removal of graffiti vandalism.

In addition to the volunteer graffiti removal program, our overall approach to graffiti management includes the development of community projects. These aerosol arts projects target graffiti hot spots throughout the council with the aim to minimise the incidence of graffiti vandalism.

We would like your feedback to assist with direction and future program development of our graffiti removal program. If you have 5-10 minutes to assist us in answering the following questions to the best of your ability, it would be greatly appreciated.

Engagement closed on Sunday 28 April 2024.

What we asked

We asked our community a range of questions to understand their experiences as a graffiti vandalism victim, reporter of graffiti or graffiti removal volunteer and asked for feedback and ideas around future graffiti management initiatives.

How we asked

What we heard

  • Do you think Council should provide a graffiti removal program to property owners?

    Yes - 28, 68%

    No - 5, 12%

    Not sure - 8, 20%

  • Do you think there should be a charge to property owners for graffiti removal?

    Yes - 10, 24%

    No - 23, 56%

    Not sure - 8, 20%

  • If you had to pay a reduced amount to get graffiti removed, would you use the service?

    Yes - 23, 56%

    No - 7, 17%

    Not sure - 11, 27%

  • Do you think the current program is making a difference in the community?

    Yes - 32, 78%

    No - 3, 7%

    Not sure - 6, 15%

  • Do you care if there is graffiti in the community?

    Yes - 39, 95%

    No - 1, 2.5%

    Not sure - 1, 2.5%

  • Have you noticed an increase in graffiti in your local area?

    Yes - 23, 56%

    No - 16, 39%

    Not sure - 2, 5%

  • Do you think Council should invest more money into graffiti prevention strategies?

    Yes - 29, 71%

    No - 4, 10%

    Not sure - 8, 20%

Key themes received through comments:

  • Support for current Graffiti Removal Program and volunteers
  • Increasing awareness around impacts of graffiti vandalism on businesses and residents
  • Opportunities for artistic graffiti murals and/or a public graffiti wall
  • Pursing criminal charges against graffiti vandals
  • Suggestion to pay/reimburse volunteers involved in graffiti removal
  • Support for removing graffiti in a timely manner

Next steps

Council staff will review the feedback provided and make any necessary changes to improve effectiveness and efficiencies of the service.