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StrataReports | Demographics Report for Strathcona / Chinatown / Downtown Eastside in Vancouver (DA 59154002)

City (CY): Vancouver

Neighborhoods and FSA (V6A): Strathcona / Chinatown / Downtown Eastside

General Info

This vibrant dissemination area within Vancouver stands out for its high condominium ownership and modern residential buildings, with most homes constructed post-1990. The area enjoys a slightly higher employment rate compared to the city as a whole, and a significant proportion of its residents hold advanced degrees, giving it an educated and dynamic character. Uniquely, a higher percentage of residents choose to walk to work, reflecting its urban and pedestrian-friendly environment.

Population

1,285

Vancouver

662,248

Total Dwellings

639

Vancouver

328,347

Owner Ratio

57 %

Vancouver

45.5 %

Condo Ratio

82.8 %

Vancouver

36.7 %

Worked in 2021

67.2 %

Vancouver

67 %

School District 39: Vancouver

Crosstown šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Elementary School

Kindergarten

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

55 Expo Boulevard

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Public

Columbia College, Vancouver

Grades: 10, 11, 12

438 Terminal Avenue

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Private

Lord Strathcona Elementary School

Kindergarten

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

592 East Pender Street

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Public

St. Francis Xavier School

Kindergarten

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

428 Great Northern Way

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Private

Sino Bright School BC

Grades: 10, 11, 12

328 Water 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

Age Distribution

The area has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-49, suggesting a mature, working-age population, unlike the younger skew of Vancouver overall.

Household Income Distribution

The area is affluent, with a significant portion of households earning over $150,000 annually, highlighting a wealthier demographic compared to the broader Vancouver area.

Dwelling Structure

Predominantly high-rise apartments define the area, with nearly all residents living in buildings with five or more stories, a stark contrast to the diverse dwelling types in Vancouver.

Dwelling Construction Dates

Housing in this area is markedly more modern, with the majority built after 1990, contrasting sharply with Vancouver's older housing stock.

Work Commute Distribution

Residents of this area are more likely to walk to work than those in the broader Vancouver area, with nearly one in four choosing this mode, illustrating its pedestrian-friendly nature.

Education Distribution

The area is notably more educated than Vancouver overall, with a higher percentage of residents holding Bachelor's and Master's degrees, suggesting a highly skilled population.

Immigration Distribution

This area has a higher proportion of non-immigrants compared to Vancouver, indicating a more settled local population with fewer recent arrivals.

Household Size Distribution

Households in this area tend to be larger, with more two-person households and fewer single-person households compared to the city average, indicating a community-oriented environment.