Commute
A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.
Ratings
Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.
Amenities
A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.
Health & Safety
A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.
Schools
The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.
| Statistic | East Saanich 2 | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 28.1% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 2.8% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 2.7% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 1.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% |