Ratings
According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.
Amenities
The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.
Commute
Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.
Health & Safety
Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.
| Statistic | Southern Gulf Islands | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 24.3% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 1.3% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 1.9% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 2.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% |