The following indicators are updated annually, allowing us to measure progress and monitor change from year-to-year.

Moving Ahead

Property crime In 2008, there were 4,150 property crimes for every 100,000 people in Greater Victoria, significantly less than the 4,850 in 2007 and 5,608 in 2006.

Median donation The median amount donated by residents of Greater Victoria filing tax returns in 2007 was $340 compared to $320 in 2006 and $300 in 2005.

Rental vacancy The rental vacancy rate of one-bedroom apartments in Greater Victoria In April 2009 was 1.3%, up from 0.3% in April 2008 and 0.8% in 2007.

Commute method In 2008/09, 44% of Greater Victoria’s commuters drove alone in a vehicle to get to and from work or school compared to 49% in 2007/08 and 2006/07.

Income needed for shelter In July 2009, a household income of $64,540 was needed to purchase a median cost condo in Greater Victoria. This is down from $70,368 in July 2008 and $66,892 in July 2007.

Staying the Same

Children in care In the Capital Region in December 2008, there were 11.2 children in government care for every 1,000 children under the age of nineteen, compared to 11.2 in 2007 and 11.6 in 2006.

Falling Behind

Unemployment In June 2009, the unemployment rate in the Capital Region was 6.2%, up from 2.8% in June 2008.

Perceived health Of the people living on South Vancouver Island 12 years and over, 59.7% reported having excellent or very good health in 2008 compared to 66.0% in 2007 and 65.1% in 2005.

Solid waste disposal Per person solid waste disposal at the Hartland Landfill was 454 kilograms in 2007, up from 446 Kg per person in 2006 and 448 Kg in 2005.

Tourism revenue In 2008, tourism revenue in Greater Victoria was $1.152 billion, down from $1.233 billion in 2007 and $1.186 in 2006.

Composite learning index In 2009, the Composite Learning Index for Greater Victoria was 86, compared to 93 in 2008 and 85 in 2007.

Physical activity In 2008, 63.9% of residents on South Vancouver Island 12 years and over reported that they were physically active or moderately active compared with 65.7% in 2007 and 68.5% in 2005.

Charitable giving Of the people in Greater Victoria who filed tax returns in 2007, 28,0% reported making donations to charitable organizations, down from 28.4% in 2006 and 28.9% in 2005.