Eildon Unheard

The People's Verdict

Residents, community groups and businesses across the Eildon electorate have shared their honest experience of representation and services. The message is unmistakable.

The Verdict

People want change.

76%

feel poorly represented

rated 4/10 or lower

81%

lack confidence in the next 3 years

rated 4/10 or lower

96%

say Eildon is on the wrong track or stalled

0%

saw things
improve in 12 months

1.68/5

trust in
representatives

Not a single respondent said things have improved in the last 12 months.

A crisis of representation

When asked how well the Eildon electorate is represented, the numbers paint a stark picture.

Representation rating

3.35/10

Average across all responses

Confidence in the next 3 years

3/10

Average across all responses

Which way is Eildon heading?

Residents were asked whether the electorate is heading in the right or wrong direction, and whether things have changed in the past year.

Direction

Wrong direction54%
Staying the same42%
Right direction4%

Change in the last 12 months

Declined38%
Stayed the same62%
Improved0%

The overwhelming majority saw no improvement or decline.

Where change is needed most

When forced to choose the single most urgent area needing political attention, here's where the community pointed.

Health services27%
Infrastructure and roads19%
Community services and social support14%
Environment and land management14%
Economic development and jobs14%

How services are rated

Average rating out of 5 across every service area — all falling short of acceptable.

Infrastructure & roads1.69/5
Environment & land1.88/5
Community services2.09/5
Economic development2.28/5
Health2.34/5

Who's letting Eildon down

Levels of government residents feel have let them down.

State government (Victoria)73%
Federal government41%
Local council32%
Not sure11%

Have your voice heard

How many residents have actually contacted their MP.

56%

have never contacted their representative

People want to be heard — but too many feel the door is closed. Eildon Unheard exists to open it.

In their own words

Unedited excerpts from the survey's open responses.

"A thriving tourist and residential community. Local council needs to take a look at other communities for better ideas."

"Telecommunications Hospital not servicing the community like it could be. Eildon primary school needs a new principle and teachers."

"Give lease grace periods on new biz, remove rates ECT for first year"

"Make easier for ppl to lease for biz, start ups on small towns to keep jobs and youth around"

"Lack of transport Young adult engagement Business success"

"More mainstream social support services (outside of NDIS)"

Your voice belongs here too

Every response strengthens the case for genuine representation. Take 10–12 minutes to share your experience.

Eildon Unheard

An independent community project