Livability Score

47
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Shawnigan House
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Shawnigan Lake Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Subway
Fast Food
Black Swan Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
KaliYoga Studio
Gym
O.U.R. Ecovillage
Community Centre
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
Community Centre
Mill Bay Community League Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Oma's Bakery & Market
Bakery
Parks (0) A+
McGee Creek Park
Park
Recreation Road Boat Launch
Park
Millicent CVT Access
Park
Mays Road Beach Access
Park
Old Mill Park
Park
Leonard Park
Park
Ida CVT Access
Park
Worthington Park
Park
Worthington Road Beach Access
Park
Galland Road Park
Park
Old Baldy Mountain Trail
Park
Old Baldy Mountain Park
Park
Bob-O-Link Trail
Park
Shawnigan Wharf Park
Park
Shawnigan Hills Athletic Park
Park
Meadowview Park
Park
Elsie Miles Park
Park
Dougan Park
Park
Masons Beach Park
Park
Courtney Way Park
Park
Bell Irving Beach Access
Park
Gibsons Park
Park
William Rivers Park
Park
Cairn Park
Park
Sylvester Trail
Park
Shops (0) F
Mason's
Convenience Store
Bicycleitis
Bicycle
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Shawnigan Lake.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Renfrew at Linden (EB)
Bus Stop
Renfrew at Linden (WB)
Bus Stop
Renfrew Rd at Worthington (WB)
Bus Stop
Worthington Rd at Renfrew (SB)
Bus Stop
Cliffside
Transit Station
McKean Rd at Poplar (EB)
Bus Stop
McKean at Scobhal (EB)
Bus Stop
Renfrew at Gregory (WB)
Bus Stop
Gregory at McKean (EB)
Bus Stop
Gregory at Meadowview (WB)
Bus Stop
Renfrew at Hartl (EB)
Bus Stop
Renfrew Rd at Hartl Rd (WB)
Bus Stop
Wallbank at Thrush (SB)
Bus Stop
Wallbank at Thrush (NB)
Bus Stop
Shawnigan Lake at Wilmot (SB)
Bus Stop
Jersey at Robin Hill (EB)
Bus Stop
Jersey at Robin Hill (WB)
Bus Stop
Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay at Shawnigan Lake (EB)
Bus Stop
Shawnigan Lake at Shawnigan Lake Mill Bay (NB)
Bus Stop
Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay at Dundas (WB)
Bus Stop
Wilmot Ave at Wallbank (WB)
Bus Stop
Wallbank at Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay (SB)
Bus Stop
Wallbank Rd at Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd (NB)
Bus Stop
Wilmot at Wallbank (EB)
Bus Stop
Gregory at Lampman (SB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2%
F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Shawnigan Lake is 99/100 - which is 19% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C+
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crime F

Shawnigan Lake crime rates are 7,963 per 100k, which is 32% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
6,486 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,477 crimes per 100k
F
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employment A-

The median income in Shawnigan Lake is $94,577 - which is 10% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$94,577
C+
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
A
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Shawnigan Lake Volunteer Fire Department Firehall No. 2
Fire Station
Island Pharmacy IDA
Pharmacy
Shawnigan Lake RCMP
Police
Shawnigan Lake Volunteer Fire Department Firehall No. 1
Fire Station
Shawnigan Lake Volunteer Fire Department Firehall No. 3
Fire Station
Station 137
Ambulance Station
Mill Bay Fire-Rescue Hall No. 1
Fire Station
Island Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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housing A+

Shawnigan Lake home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a
C
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A
C-
Home Affordability
N/A
A+
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schools C

The Shawnigan Lake graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
52%
D-
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C
Elementary Schools (0) F
St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan
Discovery Elementary
High Schools (0) C-
St John's Academy Shawnigan Lake
St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan
Shawnigan Lake
Frances Kelsey Secondary
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ratings B

Shawnigan Lake has an overall rating of 73% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
B
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Shawnigan Lake Area Facts

  • Shawnigan Lake has a Livability Score of 47/100, which is considered poor
  • Shawnigan Lake crime rates are 18% lower than the Victoria average
  • Cost of living in Shawnigan Lake is 1% lower than the Victoria average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Shawnigan Lake? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      McGee Creek Park
      Recreation Road Boat Launch
      Millicent CVT Access
      Mays Road Beach Access
      Old Mill Park
      Leonard Park
      Ida CVT Access
      Worthington Park

      Entertainment

      Shawnigan Lake Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Black Swan Pub
      McDonald's
      A&W

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Shawnigan Lake? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Shawnigan Lake.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Shawnigan Lake a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Emergency
      Royal Jubilee Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      I.D.A.
      I.D.A.
      Heart Pharmacy IDA
      Rexall
      Save-On-Foods
      Rexall
      Victoria Compounding Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Victoria Chinatown Care Centre