Let’s be real: no one loves doing surveys. They usually sit unopened in your inbox, staring at you with that judgy little subject line like “It’ll only take 5 minutes!” (Yeah, right.) And we get it—you’re busy. We all are.

But this isn’t just another survey. This one matters. And yes, there’s a $1,000 Visa gift card up for grabs—but more on that in a sec.

Here’s the deal: if you live, work, shop, stroll, sip, paddle, hike, brunch, or breathe in Penrith, then you’ve got skin in the game. Because we are sitting—no, teetering—on the edge of something big. Like, game-changing big.

The Western Sydney International Airport is coming. And it’s not just a fancy new runway or a place to hop a flight to Bali without trekking through Mascot. It’s a literal launchpad for Penrith to become the go-to destination in Greater Sydney (and let’s be honest, we’ve always known we were the cool cousin anyway).

But here’s the catch: if we want to ride this wave, we need to be ready. Not in five years. Now.

We’re talking new visitors. New businesses. New jobs. New opportunities. But also, new pressure—on our roads, our services, our hospitality, and our sense of identity. This is our moment to define what we want for our region. What kind of place we want Penrith to be. What kind of stories we want to tell when people land here and say, “So… what’s cool around here?”

That’s where you come in.

We’ve launched a short survey to get a pulse on what locals like you think. What’s working? What’s missing? What would make Penrith even better—for your business, your family, your Friday night plans, your morning coffee run?

Your answers are anonymous, honest, and totally invaluable. Because we’re taking this data straight to decision-makers. The planners, the councils, the visionaries. We’re using it to shape a strategy that’s grounded in reality—not just glossy brochures or out-of-town consultants who’ve never been to a Panthers game or tried to find a parking spot at Nepean River on a sunny Sunday.

And yes—because we know you need that little extra nudge—when you complete the survey, you’ll go in the draw to win a $1,000 Visa card. That’s a lot of smashed avo, weekend getaways, or just the freedom to treat yourself without checking your bank balance five times.

But more than that, it’s about Penrith Pride. (Yeah yeah, insert eye-roll here—but stay with us.)

We’re proud of where we live. We know how special it is. We know it’s got grit, character, natural beauty, and one hell of a community. We’re not pretending it’s perfect—but that’s what makes this moment so exciting. We get to be part of shaping the next chapter.

So go on. Take 5 minutes (promise, for real this time). Tell us what you think. Share it with a mate. Post it in your group chat. And maybe—just maybe—you’ll be the lucky one with a grand in your pocket and the satisfaction of knowing you helped put Penrith on the map.

Let’s dream big. Let’s plan smart. Let’s make sure that when the planes start landing, the world sees what we already know:

Penrith’s got it going on.