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North Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver – DA 59153193 demographics: 720…

North Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver – Demographics for Dissemination Area 59153193

North Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, British Columbia · Forward Sortation Area V5L · 2021 Census of Canada

Dissemination Area 59153193 in North Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, British Columbia is home to 720 residents living in 402 private dwellings, according to the 2021 Census of Canada. 17.7% of households are owner-occupied, 27.8 pts lower than Vancouver (45.5%). 16.5% of dwellings are condominiums (20.2 pts lower than Vancouver (36.7%)). 80.2% of residents reported working in 2021 (13.2 pts higher than Vancouver (67%)).

This lively urban pocket in Vancouver stands out with a high employment rate and a youthful, dynamic population prominently residing in low-rise apartments. Despite a lower home ownership rate compared to the broader city, residents here enjoy a robust biking culture and a high level of employment. The area is characterized by a strong presence of domestic residents and older housing stock, offering a unique slice of life in contrast to the larger city landscape.

Population: 720; Vancouver: 662,248
Dwellings: 402; Vancouver: 328,347
Owner-occupied: 17.7%; Vancouver: 45.5%
Condominium share: 16.5%; Vancouver: 36.7%
Worked in 2021: 80.2%; Vancouver: 67%

School District 39: Vancouver

St. Francis of Assisi Elementary

Kindergarten

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

870 Victoria Drive

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Private

χpey̓ Elementary School

Kindergarten

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

1950 East Hastings Street

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Public

Britannia Secondary School

Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

1001 Cotton Drive

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Public

Britannia Elementary School

Kindergarten

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

1110 Cotton Drive

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Public

Templeton Secondary School

Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

727 Templeton Drive

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Public

Lord Nelson Elementary School

Kindergarten

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

1355 Garden Drive

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Public

Age distribution

The largest age cohort is 30-34 years old, at 16% of residents. Children under 15 make up 11.9% (roughly the same as Vancouver (10.7%)); working-age adults 20–39 are 43.1% (7.3 pts higher than Vancouver (35.8%)); seniors 65+ are 7.7% (9.3 pts lower than Vancouver (17%)).

The population is notably younger, with a high concentration of individuals in their 30s compared to the city’s average.

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Age distribution
Category	This area	Vancouver
0–4 years	3.5%	3.6%
5–9 years	4.2%	3.5%
10–14 years	4.2%	3.6%
15–19 years	4.2%	4%
20–24 years	4.9%	6.5%
25–29 years	10.4%	10.1%
30–34 years

About this data

This report covers Dissemination Area 59153193 in North Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, 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 Vancouver (City (CY)).

The forward sortation area V5L (North Grandview-Woodland) contains many other dissemination areas with different demographic profiles. Open the Location Insights map to compare DA 59153193 with neighbouring areas in Vancouver.

Household income

The most common household-income bracket is $50k–$60k (11.4% of households). 29.1% of households earn $100,000 or more (11.1 pts lower than Vancouver (40.2%)), while 27.9% earn under $50,000 (1.8 pts lower than Vancouver (29.7%)).

The area features a balanced income distribution, with a notable concentration of households in the middle-income brackets, unlike the city which has a higher proportion of very high-income households.

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Household income distribution
Category	This area	Vancouver
Under $5k	0%	2.4%
$5k–$10k	0%	1%
$10k–$15k	1.3%	1.3%
$15k–$20k	3.8%	2.7%
$20k–$25k	5.1%	4.8%
$25k–$30k	3.8%	3.5%
$30k–$35k	2.5%	3.4%
$35k–$40k	3.8%	3.8%
$40k–$45k	3.8%	3.4%
$45k–$50k	3.8%	3.4%
$50k–$60k	11.4%	6.8%
$60k–$70k	7.6%	6.5%
$70k–$80k	7.6%	6.1%
$80k–$90k	8.9%	5.6%
$90k–$100k	2.5%	5.1%
$100k–$125k	10.1%	10.2%
$125k–$150k	5.1%	7.6%
$150k–$200k	6.3%	9.8%
$200k+	7.6%	12.6%

Dwelling structure

Housing here is dominated by low-rise apartments (under 5 storeys), which represent 92.3% of all dwellings — 61.1 pts higher than Vancouver (31.2%).

Residents predominantly live in low-rise apartments, unlike the city’s mix that includes a significant portion of high-rise apartments.

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Dwelling structure
Category	This area	Vancouver
Single detached	1.3%	14.7%
Semi-detached	0%	1.6%
Row house	5.1%	3.5%
Apartment in duplex	1.3%	17.8%
Low-rise apartment (<5 storeys)	92.3%	31.2%
High-rise apartment (5+ storeys)	0%	31.1%
Other single-attached	0%	0.2%
Mobile home	0%	0%

When the homes were built

Most dwellings here were built between 1960 and 1980 (30.4%). 16.5% of the housing stock dates from 2011 or later, while 53.2% predates 1980.

Homes in this area are notably older, with many constructed before 1990, contrasting with Vancouver's trend towards newer housing.

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Dwelling construction era
Category	This area	Vancouver
Before 1960	22.8%	20.4%
1960–1980	30.4%	22.6%
1981–1990	24.1%	11.8%
1991–2000	5.1%	15.4%
2001–2005	0%	6.4%
2006–2010	0%	7.5%
2011–2016	8.9%	6.9%
2016–2021	7.6%	9.1%

How residents commute

46.6% of commuters travel to work by car, truck or van. Public transit accounts for 20.7% (2.2 pts lower than Vancouver (22.9%)), and 31% commute on foot or by bicycle.

Residents here are twice as likely to cycle to work compared to the city average, favoring bikes over cars, which are still the most common commute mode.

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Commute mode
Category	This area	Vancouver
Car, truck or van	46.6%	56.2%
Public transit	20.7%	22.9%
Walking	13.8%	13.1%
Bicycle	17.2%	5.3%
Other	0%	2.6%

Educational attainment

33.6% of residents aged 25–64 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7.1 pts lower than Vancouver (40.7%)), while 13.7% have no certificate, diploma or degree.

The area has a slightly lower level of higher education attainment compared to Vancouver, with fewer residents holding bachelor’s or master's degrees.

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Education
Category	This area	Vancouver
No certificate	13.7%	10.5%
High school	27.5%	23.2%
Below bachelor's	20.6%	21.4%
Bachelor's degree	25.2%	28.3%
Master's degree	8.4%	10.4%
Doctorate	0%	2%
Other	4.6%	4.2%

Immigration profile

17.1% of residents are immigrants (25.1 pts lower than Vancouver (42.2%)), 3.3% are non-permanent residents and 79.6% were born in Canada.

This area has a predominantly non-immigrant population, significantly higher than the city's average, indicating a more locally-rooted community.

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Immigration status
Category	This area	Vancouver
Born in Canada	79.6%	51.2%
Immigrants	17.1%	42.2%
Non-permanent residents	3.3%	6.6%

Household size

Single-person households are the most common at 43% — 3.8 pts higher than Vancouver (39.2%).

Households are generally smaller, with a majority being one or two-person units, which is more prevalent here than in the broader city.

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Household size
Category	This area	Vancouver
1 person	43%	39.2%
2 people	39.2%	33%
3 people	11.4%	12.6%
4 people	3.8%	9.5%
5+ people	1.3%	5.6%