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Adults with a strong sense of belonging to their community

Area: South Vancouver Island 2023/24

59.7% of adults

Latest readingNot comparable
In 4 yearsNot comparableThe counting or the area changed

No target expected. This is a context measure. How residents feel about their community, from a survey. This site has not found a government target for it. B.C. 61.3%. Targets and comparisons

Source: Statistics Canada. We read it on Nov 12, 2026.

Check this numberOpen the agency’s table (agency site)

Over time

Time range

Sense of belonging to local community, somewhat strong or very strong: South Vancouver Island, B.C. and Canada

2023/24 By fiscal year

  • South Vancouver Island 59.7%
  • British Columbia 61.3%
  • Canada 60.9%
Line chart of 3 lines, 3 periods from 2019/20 to 2023/24. South Vancouver Island: starts at 71.8% (2019/20), ends at 59.7% (2023/24); highest 71.8% (2019/20), lowest 59.7% (2023/24). British Columbia: starts at 69.5% (2019/20), ends at 61.3% (2023/24); highest 69.5% (2019/20), lowest 61.3% (2023/24). Canada: starts at 68.7% (2019/20), ends at 60.9% (2023/24); highest 68.7% (2019/20), lowest 60.9% (2023/24). A dashed vertical line marks survey redesigned (2022). Short ticks on the top edge mark general election days: City election: Oct 15, 2022. Every value is in the table.0255075%2023/242021/22Survey redesignedCity election, Oct 15, 20222019/20: South Vancouver Island: 71.8%; British Columbia: 69.5%; Canada: 68.7%2021/22: South Vancouver Island: 61.5%; British Columbia: 67.3%; Canada: 65.9%2023/24: South Vancouver Island: 59.7%; British Columbia: 61.3%; Canada: 60.9%
Line chart of 3 lines, 3 periods from 2019/20 to 2023/24. South Vancouver Island: starts at 71.8% (2019/20), ends at 59.7% (2023/24); highest 71.8% (2019/20), lowest 59.7% (2023/24). British Columbia: starts at 69.5% (2019/20), ends at 61.3% (2023/24); highest 69.5% (2019/20), lowest 61.3% (2023/24). Canada: starts at 68.7% (2019/20), ends at 60.9% (2023/24); highest 68.7% (2019/20), lowest 60.9% (2023/24). A dashed vertical line marks survey redesigned (2022). Short ticks on the top edge mark general election days: City election: Oct 15, 2022. Every value is in the table.0255075%2023/242021/222019/20Survey redesignedCity election, Oct 15, 20222019/20: South Vancouver Island: 71.8%; British Columbia: 69.5%; Canada: 68.7%2021/22: South Vancouver Island: 61.5%; British Columbia: 67.3%; Canada: 65.9%2023/24: South Vancouver Island: 59.7%; British Columbia: 61.3%; Canada: 60.9%
Line chart of 3 lines, 3 periods from 2019/20 to 2023/24. South Vancouver Island: starts at 71.8% (2019/20), ends at 59.7% (2023/24); highest 71.8% (2019/20), lowest 59.7% (2023/24). British Columbia: starts at 69.5% (2019/20), ends at 61.3% (2023/24); highest 69.5% (2019/20), lowest 61.3% (2023/24). Canada: starts at 68.7% (2019/20), ends at 60.9% (2023/24); highest 68.7% (2019/20), lowest 60.9% (2023/24). A dashed vertical line marks survey redesigned (2022). Short ticks on the top edge mark general election days: City election: Oct 15, 2022. Every value is in the table.0255075%2023/242021/222019/20Survey redesignedCity election, Oct 15, 2022BritishColumbia 61.3Canada 60.9SouthVancouverIsland 59.72019/20: South Vancouver Island: 71.8%; British Columbia: 69.5%; Canada: 68.7%2021/22: South Vancouver Island: 61.5%; British Columbia: 67.3%; Canada: 65.9%2023/24: South Vancouver Island: 59.7%; British Columbia: 61.3%; Canada: 60.9%
Line chart of 3 lines, 3 periods from 2019/20 to 2023/24. South Vancouver Island: starts at 71.8% (2019/20), ends at 59.7% (2023/24); highest 71.8% (2019/20), lowest 59.7% (2023/24). British Columbia: starts at 69.5% (2019/20), ends at 61.3% (2023/24); highest 69.5% (2019/20), lowest 61.3% (2023/24). Canada: starts at 68.7% (2019/20), ends at 60.9% (2023/24); highest 68.7% (2019/20), lowest 60.9% (2023/24). A dashed vertical line marks survey redesigned (2022). Short ticks on the top edge mark general election days: City election: Oct 15, 2022. Every value is in the table.0255075%2023/242021/222019/20Survey redesignedCity election, Oct 15, 2022British Columbia 61.3Canada 60.9South VancouverIsland 59.72019/20: South Vancouver Island: 71.8%; British Columbia: 69.5%; Canada: 68.7%2021/22: South Vancouver Island: 61.5%; British Columbia: 67.3%; Canada: 65.9%2023/24: South Vancouver Island: 59.7%; British Columbia: 61.3%; Canada: 60.9%

Tap or drag on the chart to read any fiscal year. Dashed vertical line: Survey redesigned (2022); values on either side are not directly comparable.

M municipal election: Oct 15, 2022

About these ticks

Sense of belonging to local community, somewhat strong or very strong: South Vancouver Island, B.C. and Canada

2023/24 By fiscal year

  • South Vancouver Island 59.7%
  • British Columbia 61.3%
  • Canada 60.9%
Line chart of 3 lines, 5 periods from 2015/16 to 2023/24. South Vancouver Island: starts at 70.5% (2015/16), ends at 59.7% (2023/24); highest 71.8% (2019/20), lowest 59.7% (2023/24). British Columbia: starts at 70.6% (2015/16), ends at 61.3% (2023/24); highest 70.6% (2015/16), lowest 61.3% (2023/24). Canada: starts at 67.2% (2015/16), ends at 60.9% (2023/24); highest 68.7% (2019/20), lowest 60.9% (2023/24). A dashed vertical line marks survey redesigned (2022). Short ticks on the top edge mark general election days: City election: Oct 20, 2018; Oct 15, 2022. Every value is in the table.0255075%2023/242019/20Survey redesignedCity election, Oct 20, 2018City election, Oct 15, 20222015/16: South Vancouver Island: 70.5%; British Columbia: 70.6%; Canada: 67.2%2017/18: South Vancouver Island: 67.9%; British Columbia: 69.9%; Canada: 67.6%2019/20: South Vancouver Island: 71.8%; British Columbia: 69.5%; Canada: 68.7%2021/22: South Vancouver Island: 61.5%; British Columbia: 67.3%; Canada: 65.9%2023/24: South Vancouver Island: 59.7%; British Columbia: 61.3%; Canada: 60.9%
Line chart of 3 lines, 5 periods from 2015/16 to 2023/24. South Vancouver Island: starts at 70.5% (2015/16), ends at 59.7% (2023/24); highest 71.8% (2019/20), lowest 59.7% (2023/24). British Columbia: starts at 70.6% (2015/16), ends at 61.3% (2023/24); highest 70.6% (2015/16), lowest 61.3% (2023/24). Canada: starts at 67.2% (2015/16), ends at 60.9% (2023/24); highest 68.7% (2019/20), lowest 60.9% (2023/24). A dashed vertical line marks survey redesigned (2022). Short ticks on the top edge mark general election days: City election: Oct 20, 2018; Oct 15, 2022. Every value is in the table.0255075%2023/242019/202015/16Survey redesignedCity election, Oct 20, 2018City election, Oct 15, 20222015/16: South Vancouver Island: 70.5%; British Columbia: 70.6%; Canada: 67.2%2017/18: South Vancouver Island: 67.9%; British Columbia: 69.9%; Canada: 67.6%2019/20: South Vancouver Island: 71.8%; British Columbia: 69.5%; Canada: 68.7%2021/22: South Vancouver Island: 61.5%; British Columbia: 67.3%; Canada: 65.9%2023/24: South Vancouver Island: 59.7%; British Columbia: 61.3%; Canada: 60.9%
Line chart of 3 lines, 5 periods from 2015/16 to 2023/24. South Vancouver Island: starts at 70.5% (2015/16), ends at 59.7% (2023/24); highest 71.8% (2019/20), lowest 59.7% (2023/24). British Columbia: starts at 70.6% (2015/16), ends at 61.3% (2023/24); highest 70.6% (2015/16), lowest 61.3% (2023/24). Canada: starts at 67.2% (2015/16), ends at 60.9% (2023/24); highest 68.7% (2019/20), lowest 60.9% (2023/24). A dashed vertical line marks survey redesigned (2022). Short ticks on the top edge mark general election days: City election: Oct 20, 2018; Oct 15, 2022. Every value is in the table.0255075%2023/242021/222019/202017/18Survey redesignedCity election, Oct 20, 2018City election, Oct 15, 2022BritishColumbia 61.3Canada 60.9SouthVancouverIsland 59.72015/16: South Vancouver Island: 70.5%; British Columbia: 70.6%; Canada: 67.2%2017/18: South Vancouver Island: 67.9%; British Columbia: 69.9%; Canada: 67.6%2019/20: South Vancouver Island: 71.8%; British Columbia: 69.5%; Canada: 68.7%2021/22: South Vancouver Island: 61.5%; British Columbia: 67.3%; Canada: 65.9%2023/24: South Vancouver Island: 59.7%; British Columbia: 61.3%; Canada: 60.9%
Line chart of 3 lines, 5 periods from 2015/16 to 2023/24. South Vancouver Island: starts at 70.5% (2015/16), ends at 59.7% (2023/24); highest 71.8% (2019/20), lowest 59.7% (2023/24). British Columbia: starts at 70.6% (2015/16), ends at 61.3% (2023/24); highest 70.6% (2015/16), lowest 61.3% (2023/24). Canada: starts at 67.2% (2015/16), ends at 60.9% (2023/24); highest 68.7% (2019/20), lowest 60.9% (2023/24). A dashed vertical line marks survey redesigned (2022). Short ticks on the top edge mark general election days: City election: Oct 20, 2018; Oct 15, 2022. Every value is in the table.0255075%2023/242021/222019/202017/182015/16Survey redesignedCity election, Oct 20, 2018City election, Oct 15, 2022British Columbia 61.3Canada 60.9South VancouverIsland 59.72015/16: South Vancouver Island: 70.5%; British Columbia: 70.6%; Canada: 67.2%2017/18: South Vancouver Island: 67.9%; British Columbia: 69.9%; Canada: 67.6%2019/20: South Vancouver Island: 71.8%; British Columbia: 69.5%; Canada: 68.7%2021/22: South Vancouver Island: 61.5%; British Columbia: 67.3%; Canada: 65.9%2023/24: South Vancouver Island: 59.7%; British Columbia: 61.3%; Canada: 60.9%

Tap or drag on the chart to read any fiscal year. Dashed vertical line: Survey redesigned (2022); values on either side are not directly comparable.

M municipal election: Oct 20, 2018; Oct 15, 2022

About these ticks

Targets and comparisons

Context measure: no target expected

  • Context measure: no target expected. How residents feel about their community, from a survey. This site has not found a government target for it.

  • The British Columbia and Canada lines are shown for comparison. They are not a goal.

How targets are chosen

Show the numbers as a table
Sense of belonging to local community, somewhat strong or very strong: South Vancouver Island, B.C. and Canada (newest first)
PeriodSouth Vancouver IslandBritish ColumbiaCanada
2023/2459.761.360.9
2021/2261.567.365.9
2019/2071.869.568.7
2017/1867.969.967.6
2015/1670.570.667.2

How it compares

Statistics Canada, 2023/24, %. Comparisons are not goals.

British Columbia61.3%Canada60.9%South Vancouver Island59.7%

Who decides

No government decides this directly. The bodies below decide the rules around it.

Show all 1 bodies and the laws

No government decides this directly. Belonging grows from neighbours, work, family and community groups.

Who decides what: Adults with a strong sense of belonging to their community
BodyWhat it decidesLaw or bylaw
City of Victoria CouncilDecides the City’s services, such as parks, recreation and community programs.Community Charter, s. 8

Councils: last general local election October 17, 2026; next on October 19, 2030, the third Saturday of October set by the Local Government Act, s. 52.

Each row says what a body decides and links to the law, order or bylaw that gives it that role. It does not say who caused a change: markets, households and other governments also move these numbers. Who decides what, for every measure · How we choose

What this number does not show

  • Canadian Community Health Survey, two-year estimates for adults 18 and over. Each figure is an estimate with a 95% confidence interval (in the table).
One more limit
  • Survey redesign (marked on the chart): Statistics Canada introduced a redesigned questionnaire and a new collection method in 2022 and advises caution when comparing 2022 and later with earlier years. The 2021/22 estimate pools one year of each method. No change is calculated across that break, so this page has no better or worse label until the next estimate on the new method (2025/26).

Not measured yet in city government and residents: share of Council business held in closed meetings, residents’ trust in local government. See all 18 gaps

In plain words

Survey redesigned, so it is not compared with 2021/22.

The share of adults 18 and over in the South Vancouver Island health area who describe their sense of belonging to their local community as somewhat or very strong, from Statistics Canada’s health survey.

How we decide “Not comparable”

Survey redesigned, so it is not compared with 2021/22.

A higher share means more adults feel they belong to their local community. 59.7% in 2023/24 (95% confidence interval 55.8 to 63.4) against 61.5% in 2021/22. Statistics Canada flags 2023/24 as not statistically different from 2021/22. B.C.: 61.3%. Canada: 60.9%.

Outcome measures read Better, Worse or About the same; published government targets read Ahead of, On or Behind target; value-judgement measures read Rising, Falling or Steady in a neutral colour. A change smaller than the agency's own margin of error, or otherwise smaller than 5% of the earlier value, is About the same (or Steady). No change is calculated across a marked break in a series. The rule.

All notes on this number

Why it matters. Belonging is linked to health and to how much people take part in community life.

  • Canadian Community Health Survey, two-year estimates for adults 18 and over. Each figure is an estimate with a 95% confidence interval (in the table).
  • Survey redesign (marked on the chart): Statistics Canada introduced a redesigned questionnaire and a new collection method in 2022 and advises caution when comparing 2022 and later with earlier years. The 2021/22 estimate pools one year of each method. No change is calculated across that break, so this page has no better or worse label until the next estimate on the new method (2025/26).
  • The area is the Province's South Vancouver Island health service delivery area (Greater Victoria, the Western Communities, the Saanich Peninsula and the Southern Gulf Islands). No City of Victoria figure is published.

Which places

Area: South Vancouver Island

The Province’s South Vancouver Island health service delivery area, one of three in Island Health.

Included

  • The Greater Victoria, Western Communities, Saanich Peninsula and Southern Gulf Islands local health areas (the Province’s local health area boundaries)

Not included

  • Central and North Vancouver Island (the other Island Health service delivery areas)
  • Deaths are counted by where the drugs were used, not where the person lived

Official definition

Shown for comparison

  • Comparison area: All of B.C. The whole province of British Columbia.
  • Comparison area: All of Canada Canada as a whole, shown only for comparison.

How the agency describes it: South Vancouver Island health service delivery area (Greater Victoria, Western Communities, Saanich Peninsula, Southern Gulf Islands).

How we got it

This number is published by the agency as shown; it is not calculated here. The script reads it from the agency’s own file.

Licence and credits

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Updated by agency
Every two years (two-year estimates); latest release May 6, 2026
Retrieved
Nov 12, 2026, 10:22 PM B.C. time

Adapted from Statistics Canada, table 13-10-0972-01. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

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