Table 5 Characteristics attributed to resilient communities

Residents of a community have a sense of belonging and orientation to a common purpose

[31, 54–56]

Communities have social and organisational networks

[31, 41, 43, 44, 57, 58]

Communities have access to knowledge and resources, community hope, knowledge promotion skills

[35, 44, 53]

Communities have strong values on avoiding crime, good parenting, education and work success

[40, 53]

Communities with cultural pluralism, inclusivity and social cohesion

[30, 41, 53, 54, 56]

Communities with infrastructure and support services

[31, 53, 56]

Communities have resources and plans that facilitate coping and adaption in adversity

[23, 35]

Communities with vibrant participation, shared decision making and collective action

[53, 59, 60]

Age profile

[53]

Social physical context: physical environment, housing

[53, 56]

Population stability, attracting and retaining population

[56]

Facilities and amenities, service provision

[53]