Employment
This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.
Housing
High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.
Amenities
A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.
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 | Galiano Island 9 | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 50.0% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 0.0% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 0.0% | 3.8% | 3.2% |