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.
Housing
This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.
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.
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.
Schools
Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.
| Statistic | Cowichan Valley E | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 41.2% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 2.7% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.7% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 1.3% | 3.8% | 3.2% |