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StrataReports | Demographics Report for Burnaby Heights / Willingdon Heights / West Central Valley in Burnaby (DA 59151406)

City (CY): Burnaby

Neighborhoods and FSA (V5C): Burnaby Heights / Willingdon Heights / West Central Valley

General Info

This bustling area within Burnaby is characterized by a predominance of high-rise living, with nearly all residents dwelling in condominiums, a stark contrast to the broader city where less than half live in such dwellings. The area boasts a highly educated populace, with a significant portion holding bachelor's and master's degrees. Notably, the area enjoys a higher employment rate than Burnaby as a whole, and its residents are predominantly younger, with a substantial proportion in their late twenties to early thirties.

Population

8,800

Burnaby

249,125

Total Dwellings

4,745

Burnaby

107,046

Owner Ratio

66.9 %

Burnaby

60.5 %

Condo Ratio

96.1 %

Burnaby

42.1 %

Worked in 2021

73.9 %

Burnaby

63.1 %

School District 41: Burnaby

Kitchener Elementary School

Kindergarten

Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

1351 Gilmore Avenue

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Public

Fawkes Academy - GABA Children's Society

Kindergarten

Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

4181 Hastings Street

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Private

Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre

Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

3450 Boundary Road

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Private

St. Helen's Elementary

Kindergarten

Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

3871 Pandora Street

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Private

Gilmore Community/Elementary School

Kindergarten

Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

50 Gilmore Avenue

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Public

École Alpha Secondary School

Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

930 Alpha Avenue

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Public

Age Distribution

This area is youthful, with a significant concentration of residents in their late twenties and early thirties, far exceeding the city averages.

Household Income Distribution

Household incomes are varied, with a notable proportion earning between $100,000 and $200,000, slightly higher than the city's distribution in these brackets.

Dwelling Structure

High-rise living dominates, with over 90% residing in apartments of five or more stories, a stark contrast to Burnaby's more diverse housing types.

Dwelling Construction Dates

The housing stock is predominantly new, with a substantial number of dwellings constructed between 2016 and 2021, sharply contrasting with Burnaby's older housing profile.

Work Commute Distribution

Most residents in this area prefer commuting by car, slightly higher than the city's average, while fewer rely on public transit compared to Burnaby as a whole.

Education Distribution

Residents here are notably well-educated, with a much higher percentage holding bachelor's and master's degrees compared to the city average.

Immigration Distribution

The area has a somewhat balanced mix of non-immigrants and immigrants, with a slightly higher proportion of non-permanent residents compared to the broader city.

Household Size Distribution

Smaller households prevail here, with a majority being one or two-person households, unlike the larger household sizes common in Burnaby.