Southern Gulf Islands

Small town · British Columbia · Population 6,101

Housing and jobs

Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Southern Gulf Islands, with comparisons and sources.

25 · Below average

Average monthly rent$912/month

BC: $1,494/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $731/month · 2016: $841/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$600,000

BC: $785,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $445,582 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing17.2%

BC: 25.5% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 24.3% · 2016: 20.7% · Statistics Canada, 2021

82 · Excellent

Median household income$64,500

BC: $85,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $53,247 · 2016: $58,476 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)28.9%

BC: 7.6% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -2.8% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate6.8%

BC: 8.4% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 4.5% · 2016: 3.1% · Statistics Canada, 2021