Quality of Life in Greater Victoria
Vital Signs citizen survey participants were asked a range of questions about their quality of life.
When asked to rate their overall quality of life, the average grade was:
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of respondents said they are likely to still be living and/or working in Greater Victoria 10 years from now.
of respondents said they are satisfied with their work and home life balance.
of respondents rate their access to physical healthcare in a timely manner as good or excellent.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN GREATER VICTORIA
When asked to rate diversity, equity, and inclusion in Greater Victoria, the overall grade was: B
According to the 2025 Vital Signs citizen survey, the top three issues to focus on in the region when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion are:
Those more likely to give diversity,equity, and inclusion a grade of B or higher include:
59%Men
59%Living in Victoria up to 5 years
55%Higher incomes $80K+
54%No children in household
Overall, Greater Victorians feel accepted in their neighbourhood, for who they are, and in the city, town, or district they live in. Those who are white, and those with an annual household income over $55,000 are more likely to feel this way.
76%of respondents feel accepted in the neighbourhood they live in.
72%of respondents said they feel accepted for who they are.
66%of respondents feel free and open to express ideas, opinions, and beliefs.
WHAT ARE THE BEST THINGS
ABOUT GREATER VICTORIA?
According to this year’s survey, these are the region’s 14 best things, ranked by the percentage of respondents who selected them:
| 66% | NATURAL ENVIRONMENT |
| 47% | AIR QUALITY |
| 46% | CLIMATE |
| 44% | WALKABILITY |
| 43% | PARKS |
| 36% | FRIENDS & FAMILY |
| 34% | ACCESS TO LOCALLY GROWN FOOD |
| 26% | RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES |
| 26% | ARTS & CULTURE |
| 23% | CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE |
| 21% | FESTIVALS & EVENTS |
| 21% | RESTAURANTS |
| 15% | FEELING OF SAFETY |
| 13% | ACCESS TO CULTURAL FOODS AND RESTAURANTS |
THE BEST THING about Greater Victoria, the natural environment, is the focus of SDG #14, Life Below Water, which speaks to conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development, and SDG #15, Life on Land, which looks to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss.
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING GREATER VICTORIA TODAY?
According to this year’s survey, these are the region’s top
14 issues, ranked by the percentage of respondents who selected them.
| 71% | COST OF LIVING |
| 57% | HEALTHCARE |
| 57% | HOUSING |
| 55% | HOMELESSNESS |
| 50% | ADDICTIONS |
| 33% | MENTAL HEALTH |
| 19% | COMMUNITY PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT |
| 17% | TRANSPORTATION |
| 15% | POVERTY |
| 15% | ECONOMY |
| 14% | CLIMATE CHANGE |
| 14% | ELDERCARE |
| 12% | FOOD SECURITY |
| 11% | EMPLOYMENT |
THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE facing Greater Victoria, cost of living, is particularly embodied in SDG #8, Decent Work and Economic Growth, which promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all, and SDG #11, Sustainable Cities and Communities, which aims to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
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