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Nanaimo · A CLOSER LOOK

3530 Hillside 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

3530 Hillside Avenue Townhomes location:
Nanaimo.

The neighbourhood of Long Lake-Linley Valley is part of the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia, which is located in the Greater Nanaimo metropolitan area.

3530 Hillside Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2Z1, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Nanaimo

3530 Hillside Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2Z1, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Long Lake-Linley Valley

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Long Lake-Linley Valley offers a slower-paced environment and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. The noise levels in this neighbourhood are very low, as the streets are generally very tranquil. Lastly, public green spaces, including Linley Valley Park and Diver Lake Park, are very well-spread out and there are over 100 of them nearby for residents to explore, which makes them easy to get to.

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Getting around

The favoured approach to get around in Long Lake-Linley Valley is usually driving. The majority of real estate listings are a reasonably short car ride from the closest highway, and it is very easy to access a place to park. On the other hand, Long Lake-Linley Valley is not an especially pleasant part of Nanaimo for travelling by public transit. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. Long Lake-Linley Valley is not particularly suited for bicycling as there are quite a few hills, and the cycling infrastructure is somewhat poor. Walking is also not especially feasible for residents in Long Lake-Linley Valley because few day-to-day needs can be met without a vehicle.

Everyday essentials

The closest supermarket in this neighbourhood is typically only a rather short walk away. Additionally, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and property owners are served by a few cafes as well. It is also a reasonably short trip to a decent variety of clothing stores. Concerning education, daycares and primary schools are easy to access without a car from any location in Long Lake-Linley Valley. On the other hand, it can be difficult to reach high schools from houses for sale in this neighbourhood.

Local character

Long Lake-Linley Valley offers a slower-paced environment and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. The noise levels in this neighbourhood are very low, as the streets are generally very tranquil. Lastly, public green spaces, including Linley Valley Park and Diver Lake Park, are very well-spread out and there are over 100 of them nearby for residents to explore, which makes them easy to get to.

Surrounding homes

Around 70% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and renters make up the remainder. In this neighbourhood, most dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and duplexes are the main alternatives in the housing stock. Around 30% of properties in this part of Nanaimo were constructed after the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

3530 Hillside 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

3.0/ 5

At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nanaimo: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

4.5/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Nanaimo: 4.1 / 5

Public transit

0.9/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Nanaimo: 1.8 / 5

Groceries

2.6/ 5

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Nanaimo: 0.5 / 5

Wellness

2.7/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Nanaimo: 2.5 / 5

Restaurants

2.6/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Nanaimo: 1.1 / 5

Walking

1.2/ 5

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Nanaimo: 2.5 / 5

Cycling

2.3/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Nanaimo: 2.8 / 5

Driving

4.8/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Nanaimo: 4.4 / 5

Vibrancy

0.9/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Nanaimo: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

3.0/ 5

Variety of shops within a short drive

Nanaimo: 0.6 / 5

Childcare

4.1/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Nanaimo: 0.7 / 5

Nightlife

1.4/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Nanaimo: 0.8 / 5

Cafés

2.2/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Nanaimo: 0.7 / 5

Quiet

4.9/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Nanaimo: 4.3 / 5

Parks

4.0/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 3.9 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

3530 Hillside Avenue Townhomes nearby
amenities.

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

122 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

14 places
Elementary school545 m

Uplands Park Elementary

3821 Stronach Dr

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school1.0 km

Wellington Secondary

3135 Mexicana Rd

8-12 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school1.3 km

Rock City Elementary

3741 Departure Bay Rd

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school1.8 km

Mount Benson Elementary

4355 Jingle Pot Rd

K-7 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school1.9 km

Randerson Ridge Elementary

6021 Nelson Rd

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school2.1 km

Frank J. Ney Elementary

5301 Williamson Rd

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school2.2 km

Rutherford Elementary

5840 Hammond Bay Rd

Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school2.5 km

Departure Bay Elementary

3004 Departure Bay Rd

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school2.8 km

Syuẁén'ct Elementary School

2280 Sun Valley Dr

K-7 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school2.9 km

Dover Bay Secondary

6135 McGirr Rd

8-12 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school3.1 km

Hammond Bay Elementary

1025 Morningside Dr

K-7 · early french immersion · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school3.2 km

Pleasant Valley Elementary

6201 Dunbar Rd

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school4.1 km

Learning Alternatives

1270 Strathmore St

8-12 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school4.8 km

Aspengrove School

7660 Clark Dr

K-12 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

33 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

15 places
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Shopping2.2 km

Al Swanky's Definitely Different Leatherworks & Heat Foil

Metral Dr

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Shopping2.3 km

Pea Shoots Consignment-Vancouver Island

2634 Beaver Creek Cres

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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Long Lake-Linley Valley
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 3530 Hillside Avenue Townhomes. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$117,393

Residents in the study area

561

Owner households

72.4%

Commute on foot

0.9%

Population age

0 to 4
5.2%
5 to 9
6.6%
10 to 14
6.2%
15 to 19
5.8%
20 to 34
18.8%
35 to 49
22.5%
50 to 64
18.9%
65 to 79
13.6%
80 and over
2.4%

Housing type

Single detached
67.9%
Duplex
22.1%
Semi detached
4.7%
Apartment 1-4 floors
4.4%
Row houses
0.9%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.1%

Household composition

Single person
25.2%
Multi person
5.7%
Single family
67.8%
Multi family
1.3%

Commute mode

Car
92.7%
Other
3.4%
Public transit
2.7%
Foot
0.9%
Bicycle
0.3%
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Income

Average household income
$117,393
Average individual income
$50,513

Total

Total individuals
561

Owners vs Renters

Owners
72.4%
Renters
27.6%

Official language knowledge

English only
93.0%
English and French
6.0%
Other
1.0%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
14.4%
High school
35.4%
Trade certificate
10.2%
College certificate
17.0%
University certificate
2.2%
Bachelor degree
16.3%
Post graduate degree
4.6%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.8

Mother tongue

English
90.8%
Vietnamese
1.6%
Mandarin
1.4%
English and non-official language(s)
1.3%
Spanish
1.0%
French
0.9%
German
0.7%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.6%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.5%
English and French
0.4%
Hindi
0.3%
Korean
0.3%
Russian
0.1%
Norwegian
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 3530 Hillside 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.

Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

3530 Hillside Avenue Townhomes address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

3530 Hillside Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2Z1, 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.

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: 49.21814999999999, -124.00386. 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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