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Key projects

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

Based on what we heard about residents' priorities and concerns in the South Precinct, we created an updated list of key projects planned for the next four years.

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

Priority area and projectsOngoing25/2626/2727/2828/29$
Investigate options for multi purpose meeting spaces in Eaglemont.x
Female friendly change rooms at Seddon Reserve.xx
Advocate for improved accessibility of Ivanhoe Railway Station.x
Advocate for funding to deliver Ivanhoe Aquatic and Leisure Centre State 2 construction. No current funding.xxx$$$
Ivanhoe Sports Precinct Plan development. Maximise potential for multiuse spaces. xxxxx$$
Replace the Odenwald Bridge to make it safer for pedestrians/cyclists.x
Waterdale Road Ivanhoe - refuge island at intersection of Merton Street.x$
Road safety treatment, St Hellier Road Ivanhoe. Splitter islands both sides of Dresden Street.x$
Road rehabilitation and construction - The Boulevard - Burke Road North to Banksia St, Ivanhoe East.x$$
Ivanhoe Festivalx$
Open Space Plan for Ivanhoe Activity Centrex$

What you told us

We have rich precinct-specific data from 124 completed surveys and 21 conversations at our Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub on 5 June 2024. Additionally, 15 people from South Precinct participated in the Community Vision workshops.

What you told us

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

What do you love about South Precinct

South Precinct priorities

South 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 South Precinct and across Banyule.

Background

What we understand about South 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 South 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?
This image describes the South Precinct population. The South Precinct includes the suburbs of Ivanhoe, Eaglemont and Ivanhoe East. The population is 21,306 and is forecast to grow by 27.6% by the year 2041. There are 47.8% Males and 52.2% Females in South Precinct. The average age is 42 years with 40.2% people aged 50 years and over. 25.1% were born overseas and 21.9% speak a language other than English at home. The unemployment rate is 3.6% with an employment rate of 66.3%. The average weekly household income is $2,311and the Socio-economic rating is 1098, compared with 1058 for Banyule.
South Precinct Priorities
The image is titled – Top three liability priorities by importance. Natural environment is at the top of the list at 70%. Feeling Safe is second on the list at 67%. Public Transport is third on the list at 58%.
South Precinct Concerns
The image is titled – Top concerns and issues of importance. Inflation and cost of living on the top of the list at 67%. Housing and price of housing is second on the list at 63%. Housing and personal debt is third on the list at 25%. Transport, public transport and infrastructure is fourth on the list at 19%. Environment, pollution and water concerns are fifth on the list at 17%.
Health and Wellbeing
When asked about their future physical health, the South Precinct rating is 7.4 out of 10 stars, while the Banyule wide rating is 7.3 stars. 11% of people in the South Precinct said their physical health will get worse. 61% of the people in the South Precinct said their physical health will stay the same. 29% of the people in the South Precinct said their physical health will get better. When asked about their future mental health, the South Precinct rating is 7.5 out of 10 stars, while the Banyule wide rating is 7.5 stars. 7% of people in the South Precinct said their mental health will get worse. 70% of the people in the South Precinct said their mental health will stay the same. 23% of the people in the South Precinct said their mental health will get better. When asked about their future social wellbeing, the South Precinct rating is 7.5 out of 10 stars, while the Banyule wide rating is 7.5 stars. 5% of people in the South Precinct said their social wellbeing will get worse. 74% of the people in the South Precinct said their social wellbeing will stay the same. 21% of the people in the South Precinct said their social wellbeing will get better.
Health and Wellbeing
The image is the second image titled Health and Wellbeing in South Precinct. 31.4% of people in South 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. 17.2% report some form of voluntary work compared to 14.4% for Banyule. In 2021 75.5% of people in the South Precinct had completed Year 12, compared to 66.4% for Banyule.