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6060 Nelson Road Townhomes / Neighbourhood guide

Nanaimo · A CLOSER LOOK

6060 Nelson Road 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
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

6060 Nelson Road Townhomes location:
Nanaimo.

Part of the Greater Nanaimo metropolitan area, Pleasant Valley-Rutherford is a neighbourhood within Nanaimo, British Columbia.

6060 Nelson Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5N8, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Nanaimo

6060 Nelson Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5N8, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Pleasant Valley-Rutherford

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Pleasant Valley-Rutherford is a good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. This part of the city is reasonably quiet, as the streets are generally quite tranquil - although that is not the case near the railway line or the airport (Long Lake Water Aerodrome). Lastly, there are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in, including McGirr Sports Fields and Mollys Marsh Park, and they are very well-situated, which results in them being very easy to get to from the majority of locations in Pleasant Valley-Rutherford.

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Getting around

Pleasant Valley-Rutherford is an extremely good part of Nanaimo for getting around by car. The majority of real estate listings are a very short drive from the closest highway, and it is very easy to come across a place to park. In contrast, Pleasant Valley-Rutherford is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and the nearest bus stop is generally around the corner. Commuting by bicycle is occasionally challenging in Pleasant Valley-Rutherford because there are a limited number of bike lanes, and bike riders are faced with quite a few slopes. Pleasant Valley-Rutherford is also not especially conducive to pedestrians because few daily errands can be run without a car.

Everyday essentials

It is very easy to access the nearest supermarket on foot in Pleasant Valley-Rutherford. In addition, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and a limited number of cafes can be found as well. House buyers have access to a good number of nearby clothing stores. Concerning education, daycares and primary schools are easy to get to as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in Pleasant Valley-Rutherford. In contrast, it can be challenging to reach high schools by foot.

Local character

Pleasant Valley-Rutherford is a good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. This part of the city is reasonably quiet, as the streets are generally quite tranquil - although that is not the case near the railway line or the airport (Long Lake Water Aerodrome). Lastly, there are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in, including McGirr Sports Fields and Mollys Marsh Park, and they are very well-situated, which results in them being very easy to get to from the majority of locations in Pleasant Valley-Rutherford.

Surrounding homes

In Pleasant Valley-Rutherford, around half of dwellings are single detached homes, but small apartment buildings and mobile homes are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 80% of the properties in Pleasant Valley-Rutherford while the remainder are rented. About 40% of properties in this neighbourhood were built after the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

6060 Nelson Road 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

3.6/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nanaimo: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

4.2/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Nanaimo: 4.1 / 5

Public transit

0.8/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Nanaimo: 1.8 / 5

Groceries

3.9/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Nanaimo: 0.5 / 5

Wellness

2.2/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Nanaimo: 2.5 / 5

Restaurants

2.8/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Nanaimo: 1.1 / 5

Walking

2.0/ 5

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Nanaimo: 2.5 / 5

Cycling

2.5/ 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

1.0/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Nanaimo: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

3.5/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Nanaimo: 0.6 / 5

Childcare

5.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Nanaimo: 0.7 / 5

Nightlife

2.4/ 5

Variety of 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

4.9/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 3.9 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

6060 Nelson Road 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.

148 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

12 places
Elementary school255 m

Randerson Ridge Elementary

6021 Nelson Rd

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

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High school894 m

Dover Bay Secondary

6135 McGirr Rd

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

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Elementary school1.1 km

Rutherford Elementary

5840 Hammond Bay Rd

Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school1.2 km

Pleasant Valley Elementary

6201 Dunbar Rd

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

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Elementary school1.5 km

McGirr Elementary

6199 McGirr Rd

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

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Elementary school1.7 km

Uplands Park Elementary

3821 Stronach Dr

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

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Elementary school2.5 km

Mount Benson Elementary

4355 Jingle Pot Rd

K-7 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school / Elementary school2.6 km

Aspengrove School

7660 Clark Dr

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

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High school3.0 km

Wellington Secondary

3135 Mexicana Rd

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

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Elementary school3.0 km

Frank J. Ney Elementary

5301 Williamson Rd

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

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Elementary school3.4 km

Rock City Elementary

3741 Departure Bay Rd

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

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Elementary school4.2 km

Syuẁén'ct Elementary School

2280 Sun Valley Dr

K-7 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

39 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

37 places
Shopping548 m

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store

5800 Turner Rd

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Shopping1.3 km

Al Swanky's Definitely Different Leatherworks & Heat Foil

Metral Dr

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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Pleasant Valley-Rutherford
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 6060 Nelson Road Townhomes. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$105,234

Residents in the study area

1,103

Owner households

70.8%

Commute on foot

3.2%

Population age

0 to 4
4.2%
5 to 9
4.7%
10 to 14
4.9%
15 to 19
4.4%
20 to 34
16.4%
35 to 49
17.9%
50 to 64
18.3%
65 to 79
20.9%
80 and over
8.3%

Housing type

Single detached
40.6%
Apartment 1-4 floors
17.6%
Semi detached
16.3%
Duplex
8.6%
Apartment 5 or more floors
8.4%
Row houses
8.4%

Household composition

Single person
37.2%
Multi person
5.2%
Single family
57.2%
Multi family
0.3%

Commute mode

Car
93.2%
Foot
3.2%
Public transit
2.4%
Other
1.0%
Bicycle
0.2%
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Income

Average household income
$105,234
Average individual income
$49,609

Total

Total individuals
1,103

Owners vs Renters

Owners
70.8%
Renters
29.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
93.9%
English and French
5.6%
Other
0.5%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
14.1%
High school
32.3%
Trade certificate
9.2%
College certificate
20.2%
University certificate
1.4%
Bachelor degree
15.8%
Post graduate degree
7.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
90.2%
Mandarin
1.5%
English and non-official language(s)
1.5%
French
1.4%
Dutch
1.0%
German
0.9%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.9%
Korean
0.8%
Polish
0.7%
Spanish
0.7%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.1%
Multiple non-official languages
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.0%

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 6060 Nelson Road 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

6060 Nelson Road 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

6060 Nelson Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5N8, 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: 49.22746, -124.03002. 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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