Social capital
Q1. In the past 3 months, how often have you helped out any local group or organisation such as a school, scouts and brownies, a sporting club, or hospital as a volunteer, or other organisation? [READ OUT]
1. About once a week
2. Once every 2 to 3 weeks
3. Once a month
4. Not at all
X Don't know
R Refused
Q2. In the past 6 months, how often have you attended a local community event such as a church or school fete, school concert, or a street fair? [READ OUT]
1. Three times or more
2. Twice
3. Once
4. Never
X Don't know
R Refused
Q3. Are you an active member of a local organisation, church or club, such as a sport, craft, or social club? [READ OUT]
1. Yes: very active
2. Yes: somewhat active
3. Yes: a little active
4. No: not an active member
X Don't know
R Refused
Q4. How often have you visited someone in your neighbourhood in the past week? [READ OUT]
1. Frequently
2. A few times
3. At least once
4. Never (in the last week)
X Don't know
R Refused
Q5. When you go shopping in your local area how often are you likely to run into friends and acquaintances? [READ OUT]
1. Nearly always
2. Most of the time
3. Some of the time
4. Rarely or never
X Don't know
R Refused
Q6. Would you be sad if you had to leave this neighbourhood?
1. Yes
2. No
X Don't know
R Refused
Q7. Most people can be trusted. Do you agree or disagree?
1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
X Don't know
R Refused
Q8. Can you please tell me if you agree or disagree with these statements. I feel safe walking down my street after dark. Do you agree or disagree?
1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
X Don't know
R Refused
Q9. My area has a reputation for being a safe place. Do you agree or disagree?
1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
X Don't know
R Refused
| Source: | New South Wales Population Health Survey 2006 (HOIST). Centre for Epidemiology and Research, NSW Department of Health. |
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| Last updated on: | 1 July 2007 |