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We have rich precinct-specific data from 48 completed surveys and 20 conversations at our Lower Plenty Shopping Village pop-up on 13 June 2024. Additionally, 10 people from East Precinct participated in the Community Vision workshops.

What you told us

As part of this engagement we presented information about our understanding of East Precinct priorities, concerns, health and wellbeing. We then asked for your feedback and level of agreement.

We've captured and put your thoughts in the East Precinct findings report. A summary of key themes is featured below.

What you love about East Precinct

East Precinct priorities

East Precinct concerns

Go to the full survey and pop-up findings report and workshop findings report to find out more about what we heard in East Precinct and across Banyule.

Background

What we understand about East Precinct

Thinking and planning for precincts is about recognising the unique character, needs and priorities of different locations and the people that live there.

The following information highlights some of the things we understand about East Precinct.

*This information is taken from Banyule's Community Satisfaction Survey, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census, the Living in Place and Health and Wellbeing Survey and Banyule's Household Survey.

Who are we?
The image is titled East Precinct – Who are we. This image describes the East Precinct population. The East Precinct includes the suburbs of Yallambie, Viewbank and Lower Plenty. The population is 15,245 and is forecast to grow by 4.7% by the year 2041. There are 49.6% Males and 50.4% Females in East Precinct. The average age is 41 years with 37.7% people aged 50 years and over. 24.8% were born overseas and 23% speak a language other than English at home. The unemployment rate is 4.2% with an employment rate of 64%. The average weekly household income is $2,229 and the Socio-economic rating is 1080, compared with 1058 for Banyule.
East Precinct Priorities
The image is titled – Top three liability priorities by importance. Natural environment is at the top of the list at 73%. Feeling Safe is second on the list at 70%. Public Transport is third on the list at 44%.
East Precinct Concerns
The image is titled – Top concerns and issues of importance. Inflation and cost of living on the top of the list at 69%. Housing and price of housing is second on the list at 40%. Transport, public transport and infrastructure is third on the list at 32%. Petrol Prices and Fuel are fourth on the list at 26% Environment, pollution and water concerns are fifth on the list at 26%.
Health and Wellbeing
The image is titled – Health and wellbeing in the East Precinct. When asked about their future physical health, the East Precinct rating is 7.4 out of 10 stars, while the Banyule wide rating is 7.3 stars. 7% of people in the East Precinct said their physical health will get worse. 70% of the people in the East Precinct said their physical health will stay the same. 23% of the people in the East Precinct said their physical health will get better. When asked about their future mental health, the East Precinct rating is 7.8 out of 10 stars, while the Banyule wide rating is 7.5 stars. 8% of people in the East Precinct said their mental health will get worse. 75% of the people in the East Precinct said their mental health will stay the same. 16% of the people in the East Precinct said their mental health will get better. When asked about their future social wellbeing, the East Precinct rating is 7.6 out of 10 stars, while the Banyule wide rating is 7.5 stars. 2% of people in the East Precinct said their social wellbeing will get worse. 86% of the people in the East Precinct said their social wellbeing will stay the same. 12% of the people in the East Precinct said their social wellbeing will get better.
Health and Wellbeing
The image is the second image titled Health and Wellbeing in East Precinct. 31.3% of people in East Precinct have one or more long term health conditions, compared with 33.4% in Banyule. 4.8% need assistance with core activities compared to 5.9% for Banyule. 14.5% report some form of voluntary work compared to 14.4% for Banyule. In 2021 66.5% of people in the East Precinct had completed Year 12, compared to 66.4% for Banyule.
Future project ideas
The image is titled – East Precinct Future projects. It is a summary of some of the major projects and activities planned for the East Precinct. This list can change, and projects confirmed as each annual budget gets developed. Project – Design and construct the East West Powerline Easement Bike Path from Bundoora to Watsonia is planned for in the 2025 to 2026 budget as part of the Future Capital Works Program. Project – Explore opportunity for an improved Men’s Shed facility is planned for in the 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026 budget as part of the Community Infrastructure Plan. Priority – Irrigation Renewal Program at Yallambie Park, is planned for in the 2026 to 2027 budget as part of the Future Capital Works Program. Project – Explore partnership with Viewbank College for community access to the Performing Arts Centre, the Banyule Theatre and advocacy for two court gymnasium that includes local community sports club use. This is planned for in 2024 to 2025 and 2025 – 2026 as part of the Community Infrastructure Plan. Project – New Footpath from Main Road to Prosperity Road in Lower Plenty is planned for in the 2025 to 2026 as part of the Future Capital Works Program. Project – Building improvements to Main Road Community Hall in Lower Plenty is planned for as part of the Community Infrastructure Program in 2026 to 2007 and onwards. Project – New Playground in Yallambie SEC Reserve is planned for in the 2026 to 2027 budget as part of the Future Capital Works Program. Project – Deliver storage and other access and amenity improvements at Viewbank Scout Hall to support Scouts and community access is planned for in the 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026 as part of the Community Infrastructure Plan. Project area – Advocate for funding for high priority cycling routes ongoing.

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