Key projects for Mid Precinct

The Banyule Plan and Budget include many exciting things planned for the Mid Precinct.

Based on what we heard from residents' priorities and concerns in the Mid Precinct we have created an updated list of some key projects planned for the next four years.

1. Take a look at updated list of projects below
2. Read more detail in the various draft plans
3. Complete the survey by Sunday 6 April 2025
4. Go in the draw for one of 20 x $25 gift cards.

KEY
Small = $; Large = $$; Major = $$$

Priority area and projectsOngoing25/2626/2727/2828/29$
Advocate for future use of the Banyule Theatre site.x
Advocate for completion of Northern Trail between Rosanna and Heidelberg Stations.x
Road safety treatments on Thomson Drive, Rosanna, between Chapman Steet and Finlayson Street x$
New playground at Dunvegan Parklands.
x$
Undertake analysis for a Community Neighbourhood House and Arts Facility within close proximity to public transport.xx
Access improvements for:
  • Macleod Community Hall
  • Rosanna Fire Station Community House
xx
New public toilet at Rosanna Parklandsxx$
Darebin Street, Heidelberg - pedestrian infrastructure at the intersection of Powlett Street.xx$
Maleela Grove Playground - playground renewal/upgrade programx$
Mercedes Court Playground - playground renewal/upgrade programx$
West Mayling Reserve Playground - playground renewal/upgrade programx$

What you told us

We have rich precinct-specific data from 120 completed surveys and 64 conversations at our Warringal Shopping Centre Heidelberg and Nets Stadium Macleod on 18 May and 15 June 2024. Additionally, 17 people from Mid Precinct participated in the Community Vision workshops.

What you told us

As part of this engagement we presented information about our understanding of Mid 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 Mid Precinct findings report. A summary of key themes is featured below.

What you love about Mid Precinct

Mid Precinct priorities

Mid 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 Mid Precinct and across Banyule.

Background

What we understand about Mid 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 learnt from people in Mid Precinct during the 2023 Living in Place survey. This information was the starting point for Banyule Futures engagement that took place from April to June 2024.

*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 Mid Precinct – Who are we. This image describes the Mid Precinct population. The Mid Precinct includes the suburbs of Heidelber, Rosanna and Macleod. The population is 23,732 and is forecast to grow by 32.1% by the year 2041. There are 47.7% Males and 52.3% Females in Mid Precinct. The average age is 40 years with 36.5% people aged 50 years and over. 26.8% were born overseas and 23% speak a language other than English at home. The unemployment rate is 4.8% with an employment rate of 64.6%. The average weekly household income is $2,016 and the Socio-economic rating is 1067, compared with 1058 for Banyule.
Mid Precinct Priorities
The image is titled – Top three liability priorities by importance. Natural environment is at the top of the list at 71%. Feeling Safe is second on the list at 70%. Public Transport is third on the list at 57%.
Mid 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 53%. Housing and personal debt is third on the list at 28%. Transport, public transport and infrastructure is fourth on the list at 25%. Environment, pollution and water concerns are fifth on the list at 21%.
Health and Wellbeing
The image is titled – Health and wellbeing in the Mid Precinct. When asked about their future physical health, the Mid Precinct rating is 7.4 out of 10 stars, while the Banyule wide rating is 7.3 stars. 6% of people in the Mid Precinct said their physical health will get worse. 61% of the people in the Mid Precinct said their physical health will stay the same. 33% of the people in the Mid Precinct said their physical health will get better. When asked about their future mental health, the Mid Precinct rating is 7 out of 10 stars, while the Banyule wide rating is 7.5 stars. 6% of people in the Mid Precinct said their mental health will get worse. 72% of the people in the Mid Precinct said their mental health will stay the same. 22% of the people in the Mid Precinct said their mental health will get better. When asked about their future social wellbeing, the Mid Precinct rating is 6.9 out of 10 stars, while the Banyule wide rating is 7.5 stars. 5% of people in the Mid Precinct said their social wellbeing will get worse. 75% of the people in the Mid Precinct said their social wellbeing will stay the same. 20% of the people in the Mid Precinct said their social wellbeing will get better.
Health and Wellbeing
The image is the second image titled Health and Wellbeing in Mid Precinct. 34.4% of people in Mid Precinct have one or more long term health conditions, compared with 33.4% in Banyule. 6.9% need assistance with core activities compared to 5.9% for Banyule. 15.3% report some form of voluntary work compared to 14.4% for Banyule. In 2021 69.7% of people in the Mid Precinct had completed Year 12, compared to 66.4% for Banyule.