Table 2 Perceptions of neighbourhood safety, aesthetics and places for walking (N = 28)

Neighbourhood safety (Somewhat/strongly agree)

Streets in my local area are well lit at night

16

57

16

57

1.00

There is a lot of petty crime in my local area (eg. vandalism, shoplifting)

27

96

25

89

0.63

There is a lot of major crime in my local area (eg. armed robberies, break-ins, attacks)

17

61

17

61

1.00

The level of crime in my local area makes it unsafe to go on walks during the day

5

18

2

7

0.45

The level of crime in my local area makes it unsafe to go on walks at night

19

68

21

75

0.75

I would feel safe walking home from a bus or train stop at night

15

54

22

79

0.093

Neighbourhood aesthetics (Somewhat/strongly agree)

There is lots of greenery around my local area (trees, bushes, household gardens)

22

79

25

89

0.51

There is tree cover or canopy along the footpaths in my local area¹

10

37

17

63

0.059

There are many interesting things to look at while walking in my local area

4

14

5

18

1.00

My local area is generally free from litter

4

14

9

32

0.23

My local area is generally free from rubbish (old furniture, broken glass, etc.)

6

21

11

39

0.27

My local area is generally free from graffiti

5

18

12

43

0.12

There are attractive buildings and homes in my local area

5

18

18

64

0.0072

There are pleasant natural features in my local area (eg. nature reserves, hills, lakes)

14

50

10

36

0.070

Places for walking (Somewhat/strongly agree)

There are footpaths on most of the streets in my local area

17

61

14

50

0.63

The footpaths in my local area are well maintained¹

13

48

15

56

0.77

There is a grass strip that separates the streets from the footpaths in my local area¹

20

74

23

85

0.51

The footpaths in my local area are separated from the traffic by parked cars

15

54

14

50

1.00

There are bicycle/walking paths in or near my local area that are easily accessible¹

15

54

16

59

1.00

There is a park or nature reserve in my local area that is easily accessible

14

50

16

57

0.77