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9 Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan | Context Report 5 Demographics The future role of the Korumburra Town Centre is likely to be influenced by population and demographic changes within the township. Korumburra’s existing and future population, age profile, household types and dwelling numbers provide useful information that helps to inform the type and mix of activities that are likely to be needed in the Town Centre over the next 15 – 20 years. Much of the information contained in this Section of the Context Report is based on the State Government’s Victoria In Future Population Projections and Council’s demographic analysis website, prepared by Informed Decisions (id.) 5.1 Korumburra township The Korumburra district population and demographic forecasts prepared by .id on behalf of South Gippsland Shire Council provide the most useful and current population and demographic information. The geographic area included in the Korumburra district boundary utilised by id. is shown below: Figure 5: Korumburra district geographic area population and age structure In 2011, the Korumburra district had an estimated population of 4,373 people. Within the next 20 years the area is expected to absorb an additional 1,931 people, equating to an estimated population of 6,304 people by 2031 at an average annual growth rate of 2.29%. In 2011, the most dominant age groups were 60-64 year olds and 10-14 year olds, capturing 7.5% and 7.6% respectively of the population. Overall, approximately 27% of the population was aged 19 or under, and 19% were aged 65 years and over. Households In 2011, Korumburra had an estimated 1,732 households. The dominant household type in the district was couples without dependents, which accounted for 32% of all households, followed closely by lone person households which accounted for 28.7% of households. By 2031 it is expected that there will be a total of 2,667 households accommodated in the Korumburra district. The main changes in household type between 2011 and 2031 are forecast to be: The largest increase is forecast to be in couples without dependents, which will increase by 329 households, comprising 33.1% (884) of all households by 2031. Lone person households are also forecast to increase by 280 households. By 2031 Lone person households will comprise 29.1% (777) of all households compared to 28.7% in 2011. In 2031 the most dominant forecast age groups will continue to be 10-14 year olds and 60-64 year olds with 6.9% and 6.7% of the population respectively. The number of people aged undeD under 19 is forecast to increase by 494 (45%), representing a slightly lesser proportion of the population at 25.2%. The number of people aged over 65 is expected to increase by 646 (78.3%), and represent 23.3% of the population by 2031. The age group which is forecast to have the largest proportional increase (relative to its 2011 population size) by 2031 is 70-74 year olds, who are forecast to increase by 96.2% to 314 persons. Dra 5.2 Framework plan implications The need to plan for a growing ageing population. A large and growing proportion of lone and single person households. Recognition of Korumburra’s continuing popularity as a place for families and relatively consistent household structures anticipated over time.
Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan | Context Report 10 6 Stakeholder engagement A comprehensive engagement strategy has been prepared to guide community and stakeholder input into the preparation of the Framework Plan. The engagement strategy seeks to ensure all communications and engagement activities are undertaken in such a way as to promote active participation from a broad cross-section of the community. To achieve this, events and workshops have so far included: Town Centre Forum #1 (March 2013) Street stall display (March 2013 Project bulletins (ongoing) Web and email updates (ongoing) Business and user surveys (March 2013) As part of the background stage, the first round of stakeholder and community engagement was undertaken to develop an improved understanding of the Korumburra Town Centre, as well as identify what are perceived as the issues in the Centre. This included targeted meetings with Council officers, relevant authorities, key stakeholders and community groups, a public forum with the broader community and a street stall display. These events were held as Town Centre Forum #1 on 14th and 15 th of March 2013. Business operator and user surveys were also distributed as part of the first Town Centre forum. 6.1 What we heard The following is a summary of the feedback received via Town Centre Forum #1, the Street Stall Display and analysis of survey results. It is important to note that these comments in no way reflect future project outcomes, but provide a record of feedback that has been received to date from the key stakeholders and the broader community. User survey A user survey seeking feedback on a range of issues was distributed to residents and business owners within the immediate vicinity of the Town Centre. The user survey was also available at various locations within the Town Centre, from Council’s website, distributed at Town Centre Forum #1 and at the Street Stall Display. Over 110 survey responses were returned to Council. The following provides a summary of the feedback received through the user survey, the full results of which can be found at Appendix 3. The majority of respondents use the Town Centre for shopping and/or business services (75%), followed by as a resident (48.9%) and for work (14.1%). The majority of respondents liked the Town Centre because of the views to the hills (72.8%), followed by the heritage-style buildings (69.6%) and the variety of shops (30.4%). Other main reasons not listed for which respondents liked the town centre include: the friendly, welcoming atmosphere; and the small town/ village feel. The majority of respondents thought the appearance and function of the Korumburra town centre could be improved by the Streetscape (e.g. seating, paving, landscaping etc) (69.7%), followed by the presentation of buildings (57.3%). Other popular suggestions for 52.8% of respondents suggested other improvements including: a town square/ plaza/ meeting spaces; street improvements, including more rubbish bins, seating, lighting, greenery and public toilets; redirecting through traffic; more parking; more spaces for children and young people; and improving the entrance to town at the saleyards. Improvements to the town centre suggested by a majority of respondents, in order of most responses, include: Maintenance of buildings in the main street, to make the street more attractive (for example consistent heritage theme or colours, visual improvements); More car parking, including disabled car parking, and better directional signage to car parking for safety (specific areas suggested for more car parking include: main street, the top end of commercial street, post office, supermarket, chemist and doctors); More seating, especially near the top of the hill and in main street; Improvements to the footpaths to make them even and non-slip; More pedestrian crossings including at the top of commercial street and on main street; More crossovers from the footpath to the street, which match at each side for ease of crossing, particularly rly for elderly and mobility impaired; Improvement of the saleyards s as a gateway to the town; and More visual interest est in the streetscape ie. murals, sculptures, colours, landscaping. Draft Summary of what we heard What people like The heritage buildings Views to the hills Friendly/welcoming atmosphere Small town / village feel. What needs improvement Streetscape (paving, seating, landscaping, lighting, bins) Presentation of buildings -visual interest Signage to car parking Pedestrian crossings How people get to the town centre By car (71.7%) By foot (21.7%) Most popular destinations Supermarket Newsagent Post office Bakery Cafes and restaurants What shops, services or facilities are missing Second supermarket Discount Department Store (Kmart, Target, BigW) Shoe Shop Clothing store (Rivers) Outdoor plaza, meeting space Recreation spaces Dedicated youth space Longer trading hours
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