Livability Score

71
/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 B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Chef's Catering and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Artigiano
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Sushi Q Tea Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caritas 9 Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Sul-bing Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Little Cockatoo
Coffee Shop
Abyssinia
Coffee Shop
BrazEuro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Big Orange
Coffee Shop
Vannian Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cinnzeo
Coffee Shop
Anna's
Coffee Shop
Grainery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bubble World
Coffee Shop
Season's Apple Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Handworks Coffee Studio
Coffee Shop
Renaissance
Coffee Shop
Bubble World
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Burnaby Lake Nature House
Attraction
Bill Copeland Sports Centre
Stadium
Burnaby Lake Arena
Stadium
Burnaby Village Museum
Theme Park
The Home Bakery
Attraction
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee
Attraction
Treble Clef Phonographs
Attraction
The Burnaby Post
Attraction
Royal Bank
Attraction
Central Park Theatre
Attraction
Learning House
Attraction
Shadbolt Centre For the Arts
Theatre Arts
Deer Lake Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Burnaby Art Council
Theatre Arts
Fairacres Mansion
Art Gallery
Burnaby Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Rose Garden
Attraction
Images Theatre
Theatre Arts
Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Museum
Mercer Stadium
Stadium
Canada Games Pool
Attraction
Hume Spray Park
Water Park
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Museum
Massey Theatre
Attraction
Massey Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (5) F
Wild Flour Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
J. Beethoven's Pizza
Fast Food
Bainbridge Liquor Store
Alcohol
Dageraad Tasting Room
Bar
Dageraad Tasting Room
Alcohol
Sushia
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Megabite
Fast Food
Hagensborg Chocolates
Sweets
Domino's
Fast Food
Hop & Vine
Bar
Hop & Vine Store
Alcohol
CW Liquor Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Ice Cream Parlour
Fast Food
Lougheed Village Bar & Grill
Bar
JAK'S Beer Wine Spirits
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Pelicana Chicken
Fast Food
Chicken Plus
Fast Food
Oliver Twist Pub & Grill
Bar
Oliver Twist Cold Beer & Wine Store
Alcohol
Orange Julius
Fast Food
Fitness (1) C-
Charles Rummel Centre
Community Centre
Southside Community Place
Community Centre
Slovenian Society Vancouver
Community Centre
Fitness 2000
Gym
Stoney Creek YMCA Kids Club
Community Centre
Creekside Youth Center
Community Centre
Tristar Gym Westcoast
Gym
Cameron Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Steve Nash Fitness World
Gym
Japan Shiatsu Clinic
Gym
Yoga Spirit
Gym
Paris
Gym
Family Lounge
Community Centre
ProfessioNail
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Edmonds Community Centre
Community Centre
Lochdale Community Hall
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Driftwood Athletics
Gym
Survivor Fitness
Gym
The Stanjean Center
Community Centre
Greentree Community Centre
Community Centre
Centennial Community Centre
Community Centre
Alan Emmott Centre
Community Centre
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Tropical Link Canada
Health Food
PBF Pita Bread Factory Factory Outlet
Bakery
Scardillo Cheese
Cheese
Sunrise Pita Bread
Bakery
Nomad Nutrition
Health Food
Sungiven Foods
Grocery Store
Buy Low Foods
Grocery Store
I. Mart
Grocery Store
Joe's Farm Market
Grocery Store
Sabzi Mandi Supermarket
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Sun Farm
Grocery Store
Rustic Bread Bakery
Bakery
Jovo The Butcher
Butcher
Great Choice Meat & Poultry
Butcher
Ray's Bakery
Bakery
Choices Market
Grocery Store
Mr. Paris Fresh Bakery
Bakery
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
New Generation Foods
Health Food
Hannam Supermarket
Grocery Store
Halal Meat
Butcher
Mostafa Supermarket
Grocery Store
Vegecana Grocery Video Store
Grocery Store
Tommy's Market
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Charles Rummel Park
Park
Eagle Creek Ravine Park
Park
Eagle Creek Ravine Park
Park
Warner Loat Park
Park
Camrose Park
Park
Meadowood Park
Park
Montecito Park
Park
Lubbock's Wood Park
Park
Squint Lake Park
Park
Wilton Avenue Park Site
Park
"Teribithia"
Park
Sperling Park
Park
Forest Grove Park
Park
Robert Burnaby Park
Park
Agakhan Nature Park
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
Burnaby Lake Park
Park
Eastlake Park
Park
Halifax Park
Park
Buckingham Park
Park
Haszard Park
Park
Sumas Park
Park
Broadway-Woolwich Park
Park
Braemar Park
Park
Macey Park
Park
Shops (4) D-
The Office Shop
Furniture
Bainbridge Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Healing Bees
Beauty
ADI
Electronics
Modern Beauty
Beauty
J&L Aquatics
Pets
Hazmasters
Clothing
Peak Technologies
Electronics
ADT Security Services
Electronics
Centaurus Market
Convenience Store
Smart Gas
Convenience Store
Keren African Market
Convenience Store
Banana Lab
Furniture
Dodman Upholstering Ltd.
Furniture
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Deer Lake Market
Convenience Store
On the Run
Convenience Store
Cackling Cactus Curiosities
Gift Shop
Salon Glam
Hairdresser
Your Way Spa
Beauty
Kwik Stop North'go Convenience
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Elegant Barber
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Lakeview-Mayfield (A+)

2. Stride Hill (A+)

3. Cascade-Schou (A+)

4. Burnaby Mountain (A+)

5. Capitol Hill (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.4% take public transportation in Government Road.
Public Transit Stops (28)
Stops & Stations A+
Government Rd (WB) at Lozellz Ave
Bus Stop
Government Rd (EB) at Lozellz Ave
Bus Stop
Government Rd (EB) at Jensen Pl
Bus Stop
Government Rd (WB) at 7500 Block
Bus Stop
Lake City Way
Transit Station
Government Rd (WB) at Piper Ave
Bus Stop
Government Rd (EB) at Piper Ave
Bus Stop
Lake City Way (NB) at Enterprise St
Bus Stop
Phillips Ave (NB) at Winston St
Bus Stop
Phillips Ave (SB) at Government Rd
Bus Stop
Government Rd (EB) at 8000 Block
Bus Stop
Enterprise St (WB) at 7900 Block
Bus Stop
Government Rd (WB) at 8000 Block
Bus Stop
Winston St (WB) at 7200 Block
Bus Stop
Winston St (EB) at 7200 Block
Bus Stop
Lake City Way (NB) at Broadway
Bus Stop
Government Rd (WB) at Lakedale Ave
Bus Stop
Broadway (EB) at Lawrence Dr
Bus Stop
Broadway (WB) at Lawrence Dr
Bus Stop
Broadway (EB) at Lake City Way
Bus Stop
Winston St (EB) at Bainbridge Ave
Bus Stop
Government Rd (EB) at Lakedale Ave
Bus Stop
Winston St (WB) at Bainbridge Ave
Bus Stop
Broadway (WB) at 7900 Block
Bus Stop
Broadway (EB) at Philips Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.4% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Ardingley-Sprott (A+)

2. Big Bend (A+)

3. Brentwood (A+)

4. Burnaby Heights (A+)

5. Burnaby Lake (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Government Road is 164/100 - which is 33% higher 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. Cameron (B-)

2. Maywood (D-)

3. Burnaby Mountain (F)

4. Stride Avenue (F)

5. Stride Hill (F)

crime A+

Government Road crime rates are 1,740 per 100k, which is 71% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
1,417 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
323 crimes per 100k A+
See more Government Road crime data

Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Government Road (A+)

2. Morley-Buckingham (A+)

3. Lochdale (A+)

4. Suncrest (A)

5. Sussex-Nelson (A-)

employment A+

The median income in Government Road is $152,920 - which is 77% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$152,920 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.2% A+
See more Government Road employment data

Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Suncrest (A+)

2. Cariboo-Armstrong (A+)

3. Lyndhurst (A+)

4. Ardingley-Sprott (A+)

5. Lochdale (A+)

health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Fire Station 1
Fire Station
RCMP
Police
Burnaby RCMP
Police
Edmonds Dental
Dentist
Duke Park Denture Clinic
Dentist
Lakeview Dental Clinic
Dentist
Edmonds Clinic
Clinic
Thrive Dental Care
Dentist
Cameron Medical
Clinic
RCMP Lougheed Community Police Office
Police
Highroads Medical Clinic
Clinic
London Drugs
Pharmacy
Fire Station #2 - Edmonds
Fire Station
Fairway Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dental On 6th
Dentist
Care First Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MedCare Medical Clinic
Clinic
True Smile Denture & Dental Clinic
Dentist
Lougheed
Dentist
Dr Kofsky Dental Office
Dentist
Edmonds Health Center
Clinic
Apoteka Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
See more Government Road health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Burnaby Mountain (A+)

2. Morley-Buckingham (A+)

3. Sperling-Broadway (A+)

4. Suncrest (A+)

5. Ardingley-Sprott (A-)

housing F

Government Road home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A F
Home Affordability
N/A F
See more Government Road housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Lyndhurst (A+)

2. Lake City (A)

3. Ardingley-Sprott (A)

4. Stride Hill (A-)

5. West Central Valley (A-)

schools A-

The Government Road graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
71% B-
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Ecole Seaforth Elementary
Montecito Elementary
Sperling Elementary
Forest Grove Elementary
Buckingham Elementary
Lakeview Elementary
Burnaby Montessori School
Lochdale Community Elementary
Stoney Creek Community Elementary
Second Street Community Elementary
Burnaby Online Program
Douglas Road Elementary
Cameron Elementary
Morley Elementary
Armstrong Elementary
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus
Parkcrest Elementary
Edmonds Community Elementary
Deer Lake SDA School
Gilpin Elementary
Westridge Elementary
Lyndhurst Elementary
F W Howay Elementary
Brantford Elementary
St Michaels
High Schools (0) F
Burnaby Mountain Secondary
Burnaby Central Secondary
Burnaby Online Program
Cariboo Hill Secondary
Deer Lake SDA School
Burnaby Continuing Education
Royal Oak Secondary Program
Take a Hike Secondary Program
Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary
Burnaby North Secondary
St Thomas More Collegiate
Greater Heights Learning Academy
New Westminster Continuing Education
New Westminster Secondary
Sigma
Home Learners Program
Urban Academy Senior
Moscrop Secondary
Maples School Program
Byrne Creek Community Secondary
Alpha Secondary
BC Provincial School for the Deaf Sec
Burnaby South Secondary
Prov Oral Program Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Burnaby Youth HUB
See more Government Road education data

Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. West Central Valley (A+)

2. Brentwood (A+)

3. Stride Hill (A+)

4. Clinton-Glenwood (A+)

5. Lyndhurst (A+)

ratings A+

Government Road has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Burnaby Heights (A+)

2. Maywood (A+)

3. Capitol Hill (A+)

4. Clinton-Glenwood (A+)

5. Garden Village (A+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Government Road, Burnaby, BC Area Guide

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Government Road Area Facts

  • Government Road has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Government Road crime rates are 60% lower than the Burnaby average
  • Cost of living in Government Road is 35% higher than the Burnaby average

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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

      Charles Rummel Park
      Eagle Creek Ravine Park
      Eagle Creek Ravine Park
      Warner Loat Park
      Camrose Park
      Meadowood Park
      Montecito Park
      Lubbock's Wood Park

      Entertainment

      Burnaby Lake Nature House
      Bill Copeland Sports Centre
      Burnaby Lake Arena
      Burnaby Village Museum
      The Home Bakery
      Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee
      Treble Clef Phonographs
      The Burnaby Post

      Food & Drink

      Wild Flour Pizza
      Subway
      Papa John's
      J. Beethoven's Pizza
      Bainbridge Liquor Store
      Dageraad Tasting Room
      Dageraad Tasting Room
      Sushia

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Government Road? Of all people who commute, 7.4% take public transportation in Government Road.
      Drive to Work
      34%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      equal to the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Government Road? The cost of living in Government Road is 164/100 - which is 33% higher than British Columbia.
      Government Road
      164

      64% more expensive than average

      Burnaby
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Government Road? Government Road crime rates are 1,740, which are 71% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      1,740 per 100k people

      59% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 58

      59% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Government Road? The median income in Government Road is $152,920 which is 77% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $152,92086% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      57%10% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      50% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Burnaby Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Nesters Market
      London Drugs
      London Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Burnaby Square Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Welcome Medical Clinic
      BaroMedical Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic
      Hanbit Oriental Medicine Clinic
      Dr Luongo
      Vancouver Top Surgery
      Rapid Access Pain Clinic
      Metrotown Surgical Centre
      Dr Imran Samad

      F Housing

      What are Government Road home prices? Government Road 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
      82%

      21% higher than the CDN average

      A- Government Road Schools

      Does Government Road have good schools? The Government Road graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      41%

      64% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      71%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Government Road a good place to live? Government Road has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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