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StrataReports | Demographics Report for NE Downtown / Gastown / Harbour Centre / International Village / Victory Square / Yaletown in Vancouver (DA 59153843)

City (CY): Vancouver

Neighborhoods and FSA (V6B): NE Downtown / Gastown / Harbour Centre / International Village / Victory Square / Yaletown

General Info

This vibrant Vancouver neighborhood is characterized by its youthful, highly educated populace and a strong preference for high-rise living, with nearly all residents residing in condominiums. The area stands out for its significant employment rate and a tendency towards walking to work, highlighting a contrast with the broader city which favors car commutes. Despite its compact size, it boasts a diverse cultural fabric with a notable share of non-permanent residents, distinguishing it within the city's cultural mosaic.

Population

2,188

Vancouver

662,248

Total Dwellings

1,486

Vancouver

328,347

Owner Ratio

35.4 %

Vancouver

45.5 %

Condo Ratio

98.2 %

Vancouver

36.7 %

Worked in 2021

80.5 %

Vancouver

67 %

School District 39: Vancouver

Lowell High School

Grades: 10, 11, 12

750 Hamilton Street

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Private

Claren Academy

Kindergarten

Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

1085 Homer Street

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Private

Columbia Academy (Downtown Vancouver) | Private School | K-12

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

792 Beatty Street

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Private

Alexander Academy

Grades: 10, 11, 12

570 Dunsmuir Street

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Private

Elsie Roy Elementary School

Kindergarten

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

150 Drake Street

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Public

Franklin School

Grades: 8, 10, 11, 12

530 Hornby Street

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Private

Age Distribution

The neighborhood is youthful, dominated by residents in their late 20s and early 30s, making it younger than the city average, which has a more balanced age distribution.

Household Income Distribution

Household incomes tend to be higher here, with a greater share of households earning over $100,000, suggesting a relatively affluent community compared to the broader city.

Dwelling Structure

High-rise living is predominant here, with almost all residents residing in apartments of five or more stories, a stark contrast to Vancouver’s more varied housing types.

Dwelling Construction Dates

The dwellings are notably newer, with a high concentration of buildings constructed between 2006 and 2010, contrasting sharply with Vancouver's older housing stock.

Work Commute Distribution

Residents here are more likely to walk to work compared to the rest of Vancouver, while car and public transit usage are less common, indicating a preference for pedestrian-friendly living.

Education Distribution

The area is notably more educated than the broader city, with higher proportions of residents holding bachelor's and master's degrees, and fewer lacking formal qualifications.

Immigration Distribution

This area has a diverse population with a higher proportion of non-permanent residents compared to Vancouver, suggesting a dynamic and transient community.

Household Size Distribution

Single-person households are more common in this area compared to the city, reflecting a trend towards smaller household sizes.