For many, the experiences of the last 12 months have been a catalyst for connecting with neighbours and community more than ever.

Streets and neighbourhoods banded together to check in and look after the elderly and vulnerable.

The City of Sydney ran a poll on Instagram and Facebook to find out how connected followers are with their neighbours in 2021. Over 1600 responses indicated:

• 53% knew their neighbours name
• 31% learnt their neighbours name after the pandemic started.

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