Livability Score

56
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) F
Entertainment (7) F
Food and Drink (11) F
Fitness (4) F
Groceries (5) F
Parks (61) F
Shops (22) F
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Mayne Island (F)

2. Pender Island (F)

3. Piers Island (F)

4. Galiano Island (F)

5. Saturna Island (F)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Southern Gulf Islands.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Piers Island (F)

2. Mayne Island (F)

3. Pender Island (F)

4. Galiano Island (F)

5. Saturna Island (F)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Southern Gulf Islands is 100/100 - which is 19% 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. Mayne Island (D)

2. Pender Island (F)

3. Galiano Island (F)

4. Piers Island (F)

5. Saturna Island (F)

crime C+

Southern Gulf Islands crime rates are 4,261 per 100k, which is 29% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
3,471 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
790 crimes per 100k B-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Piers Island (B+)

2. Saturna Island (B)

3. Galiano Island (C+)

4. Pender Island (C+)

5. Mayne Island (C)

employment B-

The median income in Southern Gulf Islands is $71,903 - which is 17% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$71,903 D-
Unemployment Rate
1.4% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Piers Island (A+)

2. Galiano Island (B-)

3. Mayne Island (B-)

4. Pender Island (C+)

5. Saturna Island (C)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Mayne Island (A-)

2. Galiano Island (F)

3. Pender Island (F)

4. Piers Island (F)

5. Saturna Island (F)

housing B

Southern Gulf Islands home prices are $887,000 - which is 8% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
$887,000 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
34% C
Home Affordability
12.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Piers Island (A+)

2. Saturna Island (A)

3. Mayne Island (B+)

4. Galiano Island (B-)

5. Pender Island (C+)

schools B

The Southern Gulf Islands graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
60% C-
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (4) F
High Schools (2) F
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Saturna Island (B+)

2. Pender Island (B+)

3. Piers Island (C)

4. Galiano Island (D+)

5. Mayne Island (D+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Mayne Island (A-)

2. Pender Island (B)

3. Galiano Island (F)

4. Saturna Island (A+)

5. Piers Island ()

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Southern Gulf Islands Area Facts

  • Southern Gulf Islands has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Southern Gulf Islands crime rates are 29% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Southern Gulf Islands is 19% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Southern Gulf Islands? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mount Elizabeth Park
      George Hill Park
      Shingle Bay Park
      Sandy Sievert Park
      Abbott Hill Park
      Lively Peak Park
      Thieves Bay Park
      Mount Menzies Park

      Entertainment

      Pender Islands Museum

      Food & Drink

      BC Liquor Store
      Twin Island Cider
      Seastar Estate Farm and Vineyard
      Medicine Beach Liquor Store
      Mayne Brewing
      Mayne Brewing
      Springwater Lodge

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Southern Gulf Islands? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Southern Gulf Islands.
      Drive to Work
      24%

      16% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southern Gulf Islands? The cost of living in Southern Gulf Islands is 100/100 - which is 19% lower than British Columbia.
      Southern Gulf Islands
      100

      same as average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southern Gulf Islands? Southern Gulf Islands crime rates are 4,261, which are 29% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      4,261 per 100k people

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Southern Gulf Islands? The median income in Southern Gulf Islands is $71,903 which is 17% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $71,90313% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      46%28% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      78% lower than the CDN average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Southern Gulf Islands a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Galiano Health Clinic

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Mayne Island Health Centre

      B Housing

      What are Southern Gulf Islands home prices? Southern Gulf Islands home prices are $887,000 - which is 8% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      $887,00035% higher than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      26% higher than the CDN average

      B Southern Gulf Islands Schools

      Does Southern Gulf Islands have good schools? The Southern Gulf Islands graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      36%

      45% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      60%

      9% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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