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South Oak Bay, Oak Bay, BC Area Guide

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South Oak Bay Area Facts

  • South Oak Bay has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • South Oak Bay crime rates are 2% higher than the Oak Bay average
  • Cost of living in South Oak Bay is 1% lower than the Oak Bay average

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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Oak Bay? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lafayette Park
      Windsor Park
      Anderson Hill Park
      Kitty Islet Park
      Native Plant Garden
      Walbran Park
      Queen’s Park
      Marina Park

      Entertainment

      Rose Garden
      Gonzales Bay Erratic
      Pemberton Memorial Operating Room
      Craigdarroch Castle
      Langham Court Theatre
      Belfry Theatre
      Robin and Winnifred Wood Recital Hall
      Metro Studio Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Penny Farthing Spirit Merchants
      Rogers Chocolates
      Vis A Vis
      The Penny Farthing
      Oak Bay Liquor Store
      Subway
      Christie's Carriage House Pub
      Yumbrosia Fine Foods European & Mediterranean Deli

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Oak Bay? Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in South Oak Bay.
      Drive to Work
      24%

      15% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      4% 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 South Oak Bay? The cost of living in South Oak Bay is 121/100 - which is 2% lower than British Columbia.
      South Oak Bay
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      Oak Bay
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Oak Bay? South Oak Bay crime rates are 2,293, which are 62% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      2,293 per 100k people

      46% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      46% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Oak Bay? The median income in South Oak Bay is $118,272 which is 37% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $118,27243% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      49%24% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      66% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Oak Bay a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Estevan Pharmacy
      Pharmasave

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are South Oak Bay home prices? South Oak Bay 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
      79%

      17% higher than the CDN average

      A+ South Oak Bay Schools

      Does South Oak Bay have good schools? The South Oak Bay graduation rate is 93% - which is 9% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      53%

      111% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      72%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is South Oak Bay a good place to live? South Oak Bay has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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