Commute
An elevated score in the commute category points to excellent public transit accessibility and shorter-than-average work commute times in this area.
Health & Safety
Good air quality as well as nearby health facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, fire and police stations all contribute to a higher than average health and safety score.
Crime
This area reports elevated crime rates per 100,000 individuals, potentially pointing some areas being unsafe for its residents. Stats are based on both property and violent crimes.
| Statistic | Port Alberni | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 36.4% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 1.0% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 2.8% | 3.8% | 3.2% |