South Central, North Vancouver (city) – Demographics for Dissemination Area 59150183

South Central, North Vancouver (city), British Columbia · Forward Sortation Area V7L · 2021 Census of Canada

Dissemination Area 59150183 in South Central, North Vancouver (city), British Columbia is home to 764 residents living in 315 private dwellings, according to the 2021 Census of Canada. 74.6% of households are owner-occupied, 21.3 pts higher than North Vancouver (53.3%). 33.9% of dwellings are condominiums (15 pts lower than North Vancouver (48.9%)). 61.3% of residents reported working in 2021 (7.4 pts lower than North Vancouver (68.7%)).

This North Vancouver dissemination area is a unique blend of traditional and modern living, with a higher rate of homeownership and a significant proportion of single detached homes compared to the city as a whole. The area boasts a vibrant community where a large portion of the population walks to work, reflecting its compact and accessible layout. It stands out economically with a substantial number of high-income households, showcasing its affluence within North Vancouver.

Population: 764; North Vancouver: 58,120
Dwellings: 315; North Vancouver: 29,021
Owner-occupied: 74.6%; North Vancouver: 53.3%
Condominium share: 33.9%; North Vancouver: 48.9%
Worked in 2021: 61.3%; North Vancouver: 68.7%

Age distribution

The largest age cohort is 40-44 years old, at 9.2% of residents. Children under 15 make up 19.6% (7 pts higher than North Vancouver (12.6%)); working-age adults 20–39 are 20.3% (9.8 pts lower than North Vancouver (30.1%)); seniors 65+ are 19% (1.5 pts higher than North Vancouver (17.5%)).

Families with children are prominent, with higher proportions of residents under 20 years old compared to the broader city.

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Age distribution
Category	This area	North Vancouver
0–4 years	4.6%	4.2%
5–9 years	6.5%	4%
10–14 years	8.5%	4.4%
15–19 years	6.5%	4.4%
20–24 years	5.2%	5.1%
25–29 years	3.3%	7.5%

About this data

This report covers Dissemination Area 59150183 in South Central, North Vancouver (city), British Columbia. A Dissemination Area is the smallest standard geographic unit published by Statistics Canada and typically covers between 400 and 700 residents - fine enough to describe a single block group.

All figures come from the 2021 Census of Population published by Statistics Canada under the Statistics Canada Open Licence. School information is sourced from the relevant provincial education ministries. Comparison figures shown alongside each statistic are for North Vancouver (City (CY)).

The forward sortation area V7L (South Central) contains many other dissemination areas with different demographic profiles. Open the Location Insights map to compare DA 59150183 with neighbouring areas in North Vancouver (city).

Household income

The most common household-income bracket is $200k+ (26.7% of households). 58.4% of households earn $100,000 or more (16.1 pts higher than North Vancouver (42.3%)), while 18.4% earn under $50,000 (7.8 pts lower than North Vancouver (26.2%)).

The area is notably affluent, with a large proportion of households earning over $200,000, which is more than double the city percentage.

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Household income distribution
Category	This area	North Vancouver
Under $5k	0%	1.8%
$5k–$10k	0%	0.7%
$10k–$15k	0%	1%
$15k–$20k	0%	2%
$20k–$25k	6.7%	4.2%
$25k–$30k	3.3%	3.2%
$30k–$35k	1.7%	3.2%
$35k–$40k	1.7%	3.2%
$40k–$45k	3.3%	3.4%
$45k–$50k	1.7%	3.5%
$50k–$60k	5%	7.1%
$60k–$70k	6.7%	6.7%
$70k–$80k	3.3%	6.2%
$80k–$90k	1.7%	5.9%
$90k–$100k	1.7%	5.5%
$100k–$125k	6.7%	11.3%
$125k–$150k	11.7%	8.3%
$150k–$200k	13.3%	10.4%
$200k+	26.7%	12.3%

Dwelling structure

Housing here is dominated by apartments in duplexes, which represent 31.7% of all dwellings — 20.3 pts higher than North Vancouver (11.4%).

The area is characterized by a variety of dwelling types, with a higher prevalence of single detached houses and duplex apartments than the city average.

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Dwelling structure
Category	This area	North Vancouver
Single detached	21.7%	10.7%
Semi-detached	11.7%	3.4%
Row house	11.7%	7.9%
Apartment in duplex	31.7%	11.4%
Low-rise apartment (<5 storeys)	11.7%	38.1%
High-rise apartment (5+ storeys)	11.7%	28.5%
Other single-attached	0%	0.1%
Mobile home	0%	0%

When the homes were built

Most dwellings here were built between 2006 and 2010 (35.6%). 13.6% of the housing stock dates from 2011 or later, while 25.4% predates 1980.

A significant portion of homes were built between 2006 and 2010, contrasting with the city where older homes from 1960-1980 are more common.

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Dwelling construction era
Category	This area	North Vancouver
Before 1960	25.4%	13.8%
1960–1980	0%	30.2%
1981–1990	5.1%	12.2%
1991–2000	8.5%	11.9%
2001–2005	8.5%	4.3%
2006–2010	35.6%	6.9%
2011–2016	8.5%	8.2%
2016–2021	5.1%	12.3%

How residents commute

68.3% of commuters travel to work by car, truck or van. Public transit accounts for 12.2% (2.9 pts lower than North Vancouver (15.1%)), and 19.5% commute on foot or by bicycle.

Residents in this area are more likely to walk to work, with nearly one in five doing so, which is notably higher than the city average of one in eight.

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Commute mode
Category	This area	North Vancouver
Car, truck or van	68.3%	67.1%
Public transit	12.2%	15.1%
Walking	19.5%	12.3%
Bicycle	0%	2.4%
Other	0%	3%

Educational attainment

42.9% of residents aged 25–64 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4.6 pts higher than North Vancouver (38.3%)), while 12.5% have no certificate, diploma or degree.

The area has a diverse educational background with a higher proportion of residents holding a doctorate compared to the city, yet a larger segment without formal certificates.

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Education
Category	This area	North Vancouver
No certificate	12.5%	7.6%
High school	22.3%	23.1%
Below bachelor's	20.5%	26.9%
Bachelor's degree	28.6%	26.9%
Master's degree	9.8%	10%
Doctorate	4.5%	1.4%
Other	1.8%	4.1%

Immigration profile

25.2% of residents are immigrants (13.1 pts lower than North Vancouver (38.3%)), 0% are non-permanent residents and 73.4% were born in Canada.

This area has a higher concentration of non-immigrants compared to North Vancouver, suggesting a more established local population.

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Immigration status
Category	This area	North Vancouver
Born in Canada	73.4%	57.5%
Immigrants	25.2%	38.3%
Non-permanent residents	0%	4.2%

Household size

Single-person households are the most common at 28.3% — 9.2 pts lower than North Vancouver (37.5%).

Households in this area are generally larger, with a significant number having four residents, which is over twice the city average.

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Household size
Category	This area	North Vancouver
1 person	28.3%	37.5%
2 people	25%	34.1%
3 people	16.7%	14.3%
4 people	23.3%	10.3%
5+ people	5%	3.8%