Commute
High commute scores indicates that public transit should be easily accessible in this area and the average commute time to work is less than average.
Amenities
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Cost Of Living
Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.
Employment
A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.
Housing
With a lower than average score in the housing category, this area could struggle with housing affordability, poor appreciation rates and home values well below the national average.
Health & Safety
Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.
| Statistic | Cole Bay 3 | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 28.6% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 8.7% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 8.7% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 1.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% |