Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Concession
Coffee Shop
The Globe
Coffee Shop
Javawocky Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Perkins Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Ironworks Café & Crêperie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Gabriels Gourmet Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Bees Knees Community Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Board Game House
Coffee Shop
Kitties and Cream Cat Lounge
Coffee Shop
Bocca Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coyote's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Black Magic Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Brüd House
Coffee Shop
Felice Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Protection Island Museum
Museum
International Flagpoles
Attraction
Artisans' Studio
Art Gallery
Vancouver Island Military Museum
Museum
Port Theatre
Theatre Arts
Nanaimo Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Miner's Cottage
Attraction
Nanaimo Museum
Museum
The OV Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
310 - Malaspina Theatre
Theatre Arts
330 - VIEW Gallery & Exhibition Centre
Theatre Arts
Museum of Natural History
Museum
Gabriola Museum
Museum
Free Spirit Studio Gallery & Shop
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (1) F
Dinghy Dock Pub
Bar
The Nanaimo Bar
Bar
White Sails Taproom
Alcohol
White Sails Taproom
Bar
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Cliffside Tasting Room
Alcohol
Cliffside Tasting Room
Bar
Bar Barrito
Fast Food
The Corner Lounge
Bar
MB Mart
Deli
Wendy's
Fast Food
Cold Front Gelato
Sweets
A&W
Fast Food
The Queen’s
Bar
The Terminal Bar Nanaimo
Bar
The Oxy Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Milton Street Public House
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Nesvog's Meats & Sausages Co.
Deli
BC Liquor
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Beacon House
Community Centre
Nanaimo Youth Services Association
Community Centre
Dolly's Gym
Gym
Island Optimal Performance Centre
Gym
Harbour City Fitness and Tanning
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Fit Body Boot Camp
Gym
Agi Hall
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Beban Park Social Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
Mon Petit Choux Bakery & Café
Bakery
Red's Bakery
Bakery
ManLee Oriental
Grocery Store
The Green Store: Discount Organic
Grocery Store
Refillery
Health Food
A Wee Cupcakery
Bakery
McLean's Specialty Foods
Grocery Store
Superette
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Quality Foods
Grocery Store
Country Grocer
Grocery Store
Hearthstone Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Country Grocer
Grocery Store
Nesters Market
Grocery Store
Parks (12) A+
Captain Hook Park
Park
Smugglers Park
Park
Pirates Park
Park
Captain Morgan Park
Park
Long John Silver Park
Park
Ben Gunn Park
Park
Hidden Treasure Park
Park
Underwear Island
Park
Blackbeard Park
Park
Captain Flint Park
Park
Gallows Point Light Park
Park
Harbourside Playdock
Playground
Georgia Park
Park
Maffeo Sutton Park
Park
Catherine Gisborne Garden
Park
Anchor Way Park
Park
Queen Elizabeth II Promenade
Park
Bastion Square Park
Park
Dallas Square Park
Park
McGregor Park
Park
Piper Park
Park
Pearson Park
Park
Pioneer Cemetery Park
Park
Italian Square Park
Park
Chinese Memorial Gardens Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Newfoundland to Nanaimo
Gift Shop
Dollarama
Discount Store
Artzi Stuff
Gift Shop
Port Place Shopping Centre
Mall
NYLA Fresh Thread
Clothing
Flying Fish
Furniture
Tom Harris Telus & Koodo Store
Electronics
London Drugs
Department Store
Literacy Central Vancouver Island
Books
Hub City Cycles
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Xpose Salon & Lounge
Beauty
Pumpkin Pie Kids Wear
Clothing
Damsels Fashion Collections
Clothing
Charlie's Closet
Clothing
Crispin Shoes
Shoes
Divine Glow Tanning Studio
Beauty
Island Zebra
Clothing
The Teak Tree
Furniture
Dollarama
Discount Store
Scuttlebutt News
Convenience Store
University Village
Mall
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Moores
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. University District (A+)

2. Newcastle (A+)

3. Rosehill (A+)

4. Hospital Area (A+)

5. Parkwood (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Protection Island.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Front at Church (NB)
Bus Stop
Front at Gabriola Ferry Term (EB)
Bus Stop
Downtown Nanaimo Exchange Bay G
Bus Stop
Downtown Nanaimo Exchange Bay C
Bus Stop
Front at Museum (NB)
Bus Stop
Comox at Terminal (WB)
Bus Stop
Downtown Nanaimo Exchange Bay F
Bus Stop
Downtown Nanaimo Exchange Bay B
Bus Stop
Stewart at Dawes (NB)
Bus Stop
Front St at Museum Way (EB)
Bus Stop
Downtown Nanaimo Exchange Bay E
Bus Stop
Downtown Nanaimo Exchange Bay A
Bus Stop
Stewart at Mt Benson (NB)
Bus Stop
Stewart at Dawes (SB)
Bus Stop
Downtown Nanaimo Exchange Bay D
Bus Stop
Stewart at Mt Benson (SB)
Bus Stop
Stewart at Townsite (NB)
Bus Stop
Front at Esplanade (NB)
Bus Stop
Stewart at Townsite (SB)
Bus Stop
110497
Bus Stop
Downtown Nanaimo Exchange Bay H
Bus Stop
Bastion at Skinner (WB)
Bus Stop
Bastion at Skinner (EB)
Bus Stop
110505
Bus Stop
Vancouver at Bryden (NB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Long Lake Heights (A+)

2. Newcastle (A+)

3. Downtown Nanaimo (A+)

4. Hospital Area (A+)

5. Nanaimo Country Club (A+)

cost of living D

The cost of living in Protection Island is 99/100 - which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South End (A)

2. Nob Hill (A)

3. Rosehill (A-)

4. Quarterway (A-)

5. Pleasant Valley (A-)

crime D+

Protection Island crime rates are 5,219 per 100k, which is 14% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
4,251 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
968 crimes per 100k C
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Stephenson Point (C)

2. Protection Island (D+)

3. Sherwood Forest (D+)

4. Cilaire (D+)

5. Westwood Lake (D)

employment A+

The median income in Protection Island is $104,264 - which is 21% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$104,264 B+
Unemployment Rate
0.0% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Stephenson Point (A+)

2. Cinnabar Valley (A+)

3. Cilaire (A+)

4. Protection Island (A+)

5. Marlborough (A+)

health A-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. C+
Nanaimo Fire Station #7
Fire Station
Nanaimo Fire Command Centre
Fire Station
BCAS Station 120
Ambulance Station
Nanaimo Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Nanaimo RCMP
Police
Nanaimo Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Nanaimo Health Unit
Clinic
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Hospital
Emergency
Hospital
Brooks Landing Dental Clinic
Dentist
Island Beltone
Clinic
Rexall Drugstore
Pharmacy
Chase River Dental Centre
Dentist
Nanaimo Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Gabriola Island RCMP
Police
Gabriola Island RCMP
Police
Nanaimo Fire Station #4
Fire Station
Gabriola Medical Clinic
Clinic
BC Ambulance Station #153
Ambulance Station
Fire Hall #1
Fire Station
Albert Reed Memorial Fire Hall
Fire Station
Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Garner Crescent (A+)

2. Newcastle (A+)

3. Pleasant Valley (A+)

4. Rosewood (A+)

5. Chase River (A-)

housing A+

Protection Island home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a B-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C+
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Cinnabar Valley (A+)

2. Cathers Lake (A+)

3. Cilaire (A+)

4. Protection Island (A+)

5. College Heights (A+)

schools C

The Protection Island graduation rate is 98% - which is 14% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
98% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Pauline Haarer Elementary
Brechin Elementary
Fairview Elementary
Bayview Elementary
Oceane
Discover Montessori School
Georgia Avenue Elementary
Cilaire Elementary
Quarterway Elementary
Park Avenue Elementary
Departure Bay Elementary
Forest Park Elementary
Nanaimo Christian School
Chase River Elementary
Rock City Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Career Technical Centre
Nanaimo District Secondary
Secondaire de Nanaimo
Continuing Ed SD 68
John Barsby Community School
Vast Centre
The High School at VIU
The International High School @ VIU
Nanaimo Christian School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Hawthrone (A+)

2. Hospital Area (A)

3. Garner Crescent (A-)

4. Buttertubs (A-)

5. Parkwood (B+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Newcastle (A+)

2. South Wellington (A+)

3. Nanaimo Country Club (D-)

4. Chase River (A+)

5. Long Lake Heights (A+)

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Protection Island Area Facts

  • Protection Island has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Protection Island crime rates are 37% lower than the Nanaimo average
  • Cost of living in Protection Island is 5% higher than the Nanaimo average

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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Protection Island? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Captain Hook Park
      Smugglers Park
      Pirates Park
      Captain Morgan Park
      Long John Silver Park
      Ben Gunn Park
      Hidden Treasure Park
      Underwear Island

      Entertainment

      Protection Island Museum
      International Flagpoles
      Artisans' Studio
      Vancouver Island Military Museum
      Port Theatre
      Nanaimo Art Gallery
      Miner's Cottage
      Nanaimo Museum

      Food & Drink

      Dinghy Dock Pub
      The Nanaimo Bar
      White Sails Taproom
      White Sails Taproom
      BC Liquor Store
      Subway
      Cliffside Tasting Room
      Cliffside Tasting Room

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Protection Island? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Protection Island.
      Drive to Work
      22%

      16% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Protection Island? The cost of living in Protection Island is 99/100 - which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
      Protection Island
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Nanaimo
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Protection Island? Protection Island crime rates are 5,219, which are 14% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      5,219 per 100k people

      24% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      24% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Protection Island? The median income in Protection Island is $104,264 which is 21% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $104,26426% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      41%36% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Protection Island a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Emergency
      Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      London Drugs
      Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      The Medicine Shoppe
      Rexall Drugstore

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Protection Island home prices? Protection Island home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      C Protection Island Schools

      Does Protection Island have good schools? The Protection Island graduation rate is 98% - which is 14% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      17% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      25%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Protection Island a good place to live? Protection Island has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      n/a%

      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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