Livability Score

50
/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 (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Robins
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
opencafe.ca
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Whitney Pier Historical Society
Museum
Cape Breton Drive-In
Cinema
Heritage Museum
Museum
The Convent
Theatre Arts
Jost House Museum
Museum
Jost House
Museum
Cossit House Museum
Museum
Cossit House
Museum
Cineplex Cinemas Sydney
Cinema
Food and Drink (0) F
Kenny's Pizza
Fast Food
Henry St Pub
Bar
NSLC
Alcohol
Henry St. Pub
Bar
Robin's Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Harveys
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Various
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
St. Michael's Society Hall Polish Village
Community Centre
Royal Canadian Legion
Community Centre
Old Croatian Hall Building
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Whitney Pier Market
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Cash and Carry
Grocery Store
Gillis Seafood
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Eastmount Cemetery
Park
Neville Park
Park
Indian Beach
Playground
Steel Workers Memorial Park
Park
Indian Beach Park
Park
Open Hearth Park
Park
Brown Street Ballfield
Park
Louisa Gardens
Park
Wentworth Dog Park
Park
Willow Street Ball Field
Park
David's Playground
Playground
Ashby Corner Veterans Memorial Cenotaph
Park
Legion Memorial Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Discount Dollar Store
Discount Store
Needs
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Dollarama
Discount Store
Canadian Tire
Department Store
MacLeod Optical & Vision Centre
Optician
Schwartz
Furniture
Hudson's Bay
Department Store
FAST Furniture
Furniture
Giant Tiger
Department Store
Kent Building Supplies
Home Improvement
Mayflower Mall
Mall
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Big Bens
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in South Bar.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in South Bar is 82/100 - which is 11% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime C+

South Bar crime rates are 3,158 per 100k, which is 25% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,247 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
911 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment D-

The median income in South Bar is $65,316 - which is 8% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$65,316
F
Unemployment Rate
7.7%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Northside General Hospital
Hospital
Harbour View Hospital
Hospital
Cape Breton Regional Police
Police
Grand Lake Road Vol Fire Dept
Fire Station
Sydney Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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housing A

South Bar home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
Home Price
n/a
F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A
C-
Home Affordability
N/A
A+
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schools F

The South Bar graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% lower than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
80%
D+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Harbourside Elementary School
Whitney Pier Memorial Middle School
Sydney Mines Middle School
Centre scolaire Étoile de l'Acadie
High Schools (0) F
Memorial Composite High School
Centre scolaire Étoile de l'Acadie
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ratings A+

South Bar has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Bar? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Eastmount Cemetery
      Neville Park
      Indian Beach
      Steel Workers Memorial Park
      Indian Beach Park
      Open Hearth Park
      Brown Street Ballfield
      Louisa Gardens

      Entertainment

      Whitney Pier Historical Society
      Cape Breton Drive-In
      Heritage Museum
      The Convent
      Jost House Museum
      Jost House
      Cossit House Museum
      Cossit House

      Food & Drink

      Kenny's Pizza
      Henry St Pub
      NSLC
      Henry St. Pub
      Robin's Donuts
      McDonald's
      Dairy Queen
      Dairy Queen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Bar? Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in South Bar.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South Bar a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      New Waterford Consolidated Hospital
      Glace Bay Health Care Facility
      Cape Breton Regional Hospital
      Harbour View Hospital
      Northside General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Pollett Drug Store
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Medical Hall Pharmasave

      Doctors