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NW Shaughnessy / East Kitsilano / Quilchena, Vancouver – Demographics for Dissemination Area 59153991

NW Shaughnessy / East Kitsilano / Quilchena, Vancouver, British Columbia · Forward Sortation Area V6J · 2021 Census of Canada

Dissemination Area 59153991 in NW Shaughnessy / East Kitsilano / Quilchena, Vancouver, British Columbia is home to 1,451 residents living in 809 private dwellings, according to the 2021 Census of Canada. 48.4% of households are owner-occupied, 2.9 pts higher than Vancouver (45.5%). 73.9% of dwellings are condominiums (37.2 pts higher than Vancouver (36.7%)). 72.6% of residents reported working in 2021 (5.6 pts higher than Vancouver (67%)).

This vibrant area of Vancouver is characterized by its bustling condominium lifestyle and a higher-than-average employment rate. Notably, the area has a higher percentage of residents with advanced degrees and a more recent housing stock compared to the broader Vancouver city. With a strong preference for walking and cycling as commuting options, this area stands out for its active and educated populace, along with a distinct demographic leaning towards younger families and professionals.

Population: 1,451; Vancouver: 662,248
Dwellings: 809; Vancouver: 328,347
Owner-occupied: 48.4%; Vancouver: 45.5%
Condominium share: 73.9%; Vancouver: 36.7%
Worked in 2021: 72.6%; Vancouver: 67%

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Age distribution

The largest age cohort is 35-39 years old, at 12.7% of residents. Children under 15 make up 12.4% (1.7 pts higher than Vancouver (10.7%)); working-age adults 20–39 are 40.6% (4.8 pts higher than Vancouver (35.8%)); seniors 65+ are 11.6% (5.4 pts lower than Vancouver (17%)).

This area has a youthful demographic with a larger share of residents in their 30s and early 40s, in contrast to the broader city's slightly older population.

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Age distribution
Category	This area	Vancouver
0–4 years	5.2%	3.6%
5–9 years	3.4%	3.5%
10–14 years	3.8%	3.6%
15–19 years	2.7%	4%
20–24 years	4.5%	6.5%
25–29 years	11%	10.1%

About this data

This report covers Dissemination Area 59153991 in NW Shaughnessy / East Kitsilano / Quilchena, 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 V6J (NW Shaughnessy / East Kitsilano / Quilchena) contains many other dissemination areas with different demographic profiles. Open the Location Insights map to compare DA 59153991 with neighbouring areas in Vancouver.

Household income

The most common household-income bracket is $200k+ (15.9% of households). 50.3% of households earn $100,000 or more (10.1 pts higher than Vancouver (40.2%)), while 27.4% earn under $50,000 (2.3 pts lower than Vancouver (29.7%)).

Household incomes are notably higher, with a significant proportion earning above $150,000, exceeding the city's average income levels.

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Household income distribution
Category	This area	Vancouver
Under $5k	3.2%	2.4%
$5k–$10k	1.3%	1%
$10k–$15k	1.9%	1.3%
$15k–$20k	3.2%	2.7%
$20k–$25k	3.8%	4.8%
$25k–$30k	1.9%	3.5%
$30k–$35k	1.9%	3.4%
$35k–$40k	3.2%	3.8%
$40k–$45k	3.2%	3.4%
$45k–$50k	3.8%	3.4%
$50k–$60k	5.1%	6.8%
$60k–$70k	3.2%	6.5%
$70k–$80k	3.8%	6.1%
$80k–$90k	5.1%	5.6%
$90k–$100k	5.1%	5.1%
$100k–$125k	10.8%	10.2%
$125k–$150k	9.6%	7.6%
$150k–$200k	14%	9.8%
$200k+	15.9%	12.6%

Dwelling structure

Housing here is dominated by low-rise apartments (under 5 storeys), which represent 66.9% of all dwellings — 35.7 pts higher than Vancouver (31.2%).

Condominium living dominates, with a strikingly high percentage of apartments less than five stories, much more prevalent than in the wider city.

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Dwelling structure
Category	This area	Vancouver
Single detached	0.6%	14.7%
Semi-detached	3.8%	1.6%
Row house	1.9%	3.5%
Apartment in duplex	0%	17.8%
Low-rise apartment (<5 storeys)	66.9%	31.2%
High-rise apartment (5+ storeys)	26.1%	31.1%
Other single-attached	0%	0.2%
Mobile home	0%	0%

When the homes were built

Most dwellings here were built between 2016 and 2021 (21.1%). 36.6% of the housing stock dates from 2011 or later, while 14.2% predates 1980.

The housing in this area is notably newer, with a significant portion built after 2000, contrasting with Vancouver's older housing stock.

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Dwelling construction era
Category	This area	Vancouver
Before 1960	9.9%	20.4%
1960–1980	4.3%	22.6%
1981–1990	3.7%	11.8%
1991–2000	18%	15.4%
2001–2005	15.5%	6.4%
2006–2010	11.2%	7.5%
2011–2016	15.5%	6.9%
2016–2021	21.1%	9.1%

How residents commute

57.7% of commuters travel to work by car, truck or van. Public transit accounts for 7.2% (15.7 pts lower than Vancouver (22.9%)), and 30.9% commute on foot or by bicycle.

Residents of this area show a unique commuting pattern with a higher inclination towards walking and cycling, more than double the city average for biking, while public transit usage is significantly lower than in Vancouver as a whole.

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Commute mode
Category	This area	Vancouver
Car, truck or van	57.7%	56.2%
Public transit	7.2%	22.9%
Walking	19.6%	13.1%
Bicycle	11.3%	5.3%
Other	5.2%	2.6%

Educational attainment

59.2% of residents aged 25–64 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18.5 pts higher than Vancouver (40.7%)), while 4.2% have no certificate, diploma or degree.

The area boasts a highly educated population, with a greater proportion of residents holding bachelor's and master's degrees compared to the citywide averages.

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Education
Category	This area	Vancouver
No certificate	4.2%	10.5%
High school	18.3%	23.2%
Below bachelor's	14.1%	21.4%
Bachelor's degree	34.7%	28.3%
Master's degree	21.4%	10.4%
Doctorate	3.1%	2%
Other	4.2%	4.2%

Immigration profile

32.3% of residents are immigrants (9.9 pts lower than Vancouver (42.2%)), 4.1% are non-permanent residents and 63.6% were born in Canada.

The area has a higher proportion of non-immigrants and fewer immigrants compared to Vancouver, suggesting a more locally-rooted community.

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Immigration status
Category	This area	Vancouver
Born in Canada	63.6%	51.2%
Immigrants	32.3%	42.2%
Non-permanent residents	4.1%	6.6%

Household size

Single-person households are the most common at 42.7% — 3.5 pts higher than Vancouver (39.2%).

Households tend to be smaller, with a higher percentage of one and two-person households compared to Vancouver, highlighting a trend towards more compact living.

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Household size
Category	This area	Vancouver
1 person	42.7%	39.2%
2 people	36.9%	33%
3 people	13.4%	12.6%
4 people	6.4%	9.5%
5+ people	0.6%	5.6%