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Victoria · A CLOSER LOOK

1026 Empress Avenue Townhomes
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
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01 / THE SETTING

1026 Empress Avenue Townhomes location:
Victoria.

Part of the Greater Victoria metropolitan area, North Park is a neighbourhood within Victoria, British Columbia.

1026 Empress Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 1P2, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Victoria

1026 Empress Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 1P2, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

North Park

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

North Park has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. There are numerous things to do in this neighbourhood to visit. Despite the fact that there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, the streets are very often busy with people, and with its around 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. North Park is quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. There are about 40 public green spaces close by for residents to visit and they are especially well-distributed, resulting in them being very easy to reach from most locations in North Park.

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Getting around

This neighbourhood does not demand use of a car because various other modes of transportation are available. The transit service in North Park is moderately practical due to around 30 nearby bus lines. Many of the homes for sale in this part of Victoria are located in areas that are also especially well-suited for people who get around by walking; all daily errands can be run without a car, and a variety of businesses are moderately close at hand. Bicycling is particularly prevalent in this part of the city because North Park is home to good bicycling infrastructure.

Everyday essentials

It is very often an option for home buyers in North Park to purchase general and specialty groceries by foot. Moreover, with 200-odd restaurants and cafes in North Park, there is almost always a place to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner, for example on Quadra Street. Residents have access to a large number of clothing stores within a short distance. With regards to education, families will find that wherever their home is situated in this part of the city, schools and daycares are nearby.

Local character

North Park has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. There are numerous things to do in this neighbourhood to visit. Despite the fact that there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, the streets are very often busy with people, and with its around 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. North Park is quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. There are about 40 public green spaces close by for residents to visit and they are especially well-distributed, resulting in them being very easy to reach from most locations in North Park.

Surrounding homes

Small apartment buildings are the main housing type, representing about 60% of buildings in North Park, while large apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood also has a choice of unit sizes - there is a higher proportion of one bedroom homes in this neighbourhood. Roughly 80% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 20% are owners. About one third of properties in this part of Victoria were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

1026 Empress Avenue Townhomes
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

4.4/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Victoria: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.8/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Victoria: 4.5 / 5

Public transit

3.2/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Victoria: 2.9 / 5

Groceries

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 2.9 / 5

Wellness

3.8/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Victoria: 3.7 / 5

Restaurants

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 3.1 / 5

Walking

4.3/ 5

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Victoria: 4.1 / 5

Cycling

3.7/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Victoria: 3.7 / 5

Driving

3.4/ 5

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Victoria: 2.6 / 5

Vibrancy

2.3/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Victoria: 2.2 / 5

Shopping

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

4.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Victoria: 2.8 / 5

Nightlife

4.0/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 2.4 / 5

Cafés

4.7/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 2.6 / 5

Quiet

2.1/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Victoria: 4.0 / 5

Parks

5.0/ 5

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

1026 Empress Avenue Townhomes nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

191 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

14 places
Elementary school239 m

George Jay Elementary

1118 Princess Ave

K-5 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school / Elementary school588 m

VI School of Innovation and Inquiry

1307 Hillside Ave

5-8 · Greater Victoria School District

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High school773 m

Victoria High

1260 Grant St

9-12 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school / Elementary school840 m

Oak and Orca Bioregional School

2738 Higgins Street

K-12 · Greater Victoria School District

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High school980 m

Sj Burnside Education Centre

3130 Jutland Rd

9-12 · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school1.1 km

Kineret Tamim Academy

2936 Quadra St

K-4 · Greater Victoria School District

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High school / Elementary school1.2 km

Victoria School for Ideal Education

2820 Belmont Ave

K-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school / Elementary school1.3 km

Central Middle School

1280 Fort St

6-8 · francophone, early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school1.4 km

Oaklands Elementary

2827 Belmont Ave

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school1.4 km

Ecole Quadra Elementary

3031 Quadra St

K-5 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school / Elementary school1.4 km

Christ Church Cathedral School

912 Vancouver St

K-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school1.6 km

Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry

100-808 Douglas St

9-12 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school / Elementary school2.0 km

Selkirk Montessori School

2970 Jutland Rd

K-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school2.2 km

Artemis Place Secondary

3020 Richmond Rd

10-12 · Greater Victoria School District

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

59 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

58 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

North Park
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at 1026 Empress Avenue Townhomes. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$102,348

Residents in the study area

2,928

Owner households

32.2%

Commute on foot

24.3%

Population age

0 to 4
4.1%
5 to 9
3.9%
10 to 14
3.4%
15 to 19
3.3%
20 to 34
32.3%
35 to 49
23.1%
50 to 64
15.8%
65 to 79
9.3%
80 and over
4.8%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
57.0%
Single detached
12.8%
Apartment 5 or more floors
11.4%
Duplex
10.1%
Semi detached
4.7%
Row houses
4.0%

Household composition

Single person
47.9%
Multi person
11.8%
Single family
39.9%
Multi family
0.4%

Commute mode

Car
50.9%
Foot
24.3%
Public transit
10.8%
Bicycle
10.7%
Other
3.3%
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Income

Average household income
$102,348
Average individual income
$47,097

Total

Total individuals
2,928

Owners vs Renters

Renters
67.8%
Owners
32.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
86.3%
English and French
12.5%
Other
1.2%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
10.2%
High school
29.8%
Trade certificate
6.1%
College certificate
17.6%
University certificate
2.3%
Bachelor degree
24.2%
Post graduate degree
9.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
86.0%
English and non-official language(s)
2.7%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
2.0%
French
1.9%
Yue (Cantonese)
1.6%
Spanish
1.5%
Mandarin
1.2%
Arabic
1.0%
German
0.8%
English and French
0.5%
Thai
0.3%
Japanese
0.3%
Korean
0.1%
Portuguese
0.1%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near 1026 Empress Avenue Townhomes:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

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06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

1026 Empress Avenue Townhomes address
& directions.

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THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

1026 Empress Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 1P2, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

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Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 48.43473770000001, -123.353841. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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