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Arbour at SFU UniverCity / Neighbourhood guide

Burnaby · A CLOSER LOOK

Arbour at SFU UniverCity
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

Arbour at SFU UniverCity location:
Burnaby.

The neighbourhood of Burnaby Mountain can be found in the city of Burnaby, British Columbia, which is located in the Metro Vancouver metropolitan area.

9688 University Crescent, Burnaby, BC V5A 0B3, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Burnaby

9688 University Crescent, Burnaby, BC V5A 0B3, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Burnaby Mountain

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Burnaby Mountain is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. There are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to visit, like Squint Lake Park and Barnet Marine Park, resulting in them being very easy to get to from the majority of locations in this neighbourhood. The noise levels in this part of the city are also very low, as the streets are very peaceful.

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Getting around

Cars are a very good transportation option in Burnaby Mountain. Parking is quite easy. However, residents using public transit may find limited choices in Burnaby Mountain by reason of the low service level. Thankfully, house owners can rely on Burquitlam Station @ Platform 2 and Burquitlam Station @ Platform 1 on the Millennium Line. Homeowners are served by approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are generally around the corner. It is convenient to travel by bicycle in Burnaby Mountain because the cycling infrastructure is reasonably good. A majority of the houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in areas that are not very conducive to pedestrians since running common errands is challenging without a car.

Everyday essentials

It is very often possible for house buyers in Burnaby Mountain to buy groceries by walking. Furthermore, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities, and there are also a few coffee shops in this part of the city. With respect to education, it is a short walk to get to primary schools and daycares from most houses for sale in Burnaby Mountain. In contrast, it can be very hard to access high schools without needing a car.

Local character

Burnaby Mountain is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. There are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to visit, like Squint Lake Park and Barnet Marine Park, resulting in them being very easy to get to from the majority of locations in this neighbourhood. The noise levels in this part of the city are also very low, as the streets are very peaceful.

Surrounding homes

The proportions of renters and homeowners are about even. In this part of the city, many dwellings are large apartment buildings, and the remaining homes are mainly small apartment buildings. A majority of the housing growth in this area has occurred after the year 2000. This area is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Arbour at SFU UniverCity
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

0.0/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Burnaby: 3.4 / 5

Elementary schools

4.8/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Burnaby: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

3.1/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Burnaby: 3.4 / 5

Groceries

4.0/ 5

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

Burnaby: 0.7 / 5

Wellness

2.3/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Burnaby: 3.6 / 5

Restaurants

3.0/ 5

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

Burnaby: 1.1 / 5

Walking

2.4/ 5

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

Burnaby: 3.3 / 5

Cycling

3.4/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Burnaby: 3.1 / 5

Driving

4.2/ 5

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

Burnaby: 3.5 / 5

Vibrancy

0.7/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Burnaby: 1.6 / 5

Shopping

1.9/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Burnaby: 0.6 / 5

Childcare

4.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Burnaby: 0.9 / 5

Nightlife

1.5/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Burnaby: 0.8 / 5

Cafés

2.6/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Burnaby: 0.8 / 5

Quiet

4.4/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Burnaby: 4.2 / 5

Parks

5.0/ 5

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

Burnaby: 4.3 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Arbour at SFU UniverCity 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.

113 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

17 places
Elementary school274 m

University Highlands Elementary

9388 Tower Rd

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school1.4 km

Forest Grove Elementary

8525 Forest Grove Dr

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school1.4 km

Ecole Glenayre Elementary

495 Glencoe Dr

K-5 · early french immersion, core french · Coquitlam School District

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High school / Elementary school1.5 km

Greater Heights Learning Academy

550 Thompson Ave

K-12 · Coquitlam School District

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Elementary school1.9 km

Stoney Creek Community Elementary

2740 Beaverbrook Cres

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school2.1 km

Lyndhurst Elementary

9847 Lyndhurst St

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school2.3 km

Seaview Community School

1215 Cecile Dr

K-5 · core french · Coquitlam School District

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High school2.3 km

Burnaby Mountain Secondary

8800 Eastlake Dr

8-12 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school2.4 km

Miller Park Community School

800 Egmont Ave

K-5 · core french · Coquitlam School District

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High school / Elementary school2.5 km

Ecole Banting Middle

820 Banting St

6-8 · early french immersion, core french · Coquitlam School District

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Elementary school2.7 km

Cameron Elementary

9540 Erickson Dr

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school2.9 km

Port Moody Secondary

300 Albert St

9-12 · core french · Coquitlam School District

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High school4.4 km

Como Lake Middle School

1121 King Albert Ave

6-8 · core french · Coquitlam School District

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High school4.4 km

Cabe Secondary

1411 Foster Ave

9-12 · Coquitlam School District

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High school4.8 km

Burnaby North Secondary

751 Hammarskjold Dr

8-12 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school4.9 km

Cariboo Hill Secondary

8580 16th Ave

8-12 · early french immersion, core french · Burnaby School District

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High school5.0 km

Traditional Learning Academy

1189 Rochester Ave

K-12 · core french · Coquitlam School District

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Transit nearby

31 places
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Dining nearby

30 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

5 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Burnaby Mountain
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 Arbour at SFU UniverCity. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$124,291

Residents in the study area

305

Owner households

50.8%

Commute on foot

10.2%

Population age

0 to 4
5.1%
5 to 9
4.9%
10 to 14
4.8%
15 to 19
6.8%
20 to 34
38.5%
35 to 49
20.8%
50 to 64
13.2%
65 to 79
5.3%
80 and over
0.6%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
64.4%
Apartment 1-4 floors
17.0%
Row houses
14.2%
Single detached
4.0%
Duplex
0.5%
Semi detached
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
39.3%
Multi person
10.9%
Single family
49.6%
Multi family
0.2%

Commute mode

Car
68.1%
Public transit
19.0%
Foot
10.2%
Other
1.8%
Bicycle
1.1%
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Income

Average household income
$124,291
Average individual income
$51,601

Total

Total individuals
305

Owners vs Renters

Owners
50.8%
Renters
49.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
89.4%
English and French
7.8%
Other
2.9%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
3.2%
High school
30.7%
Trade certificate
3.8%
College certificate
11.3%
University certificate
3.1%
Bachelor degree
34.5%
Post graduate degree
13.4%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
52.9%
Mandarin
19.7%
Yue (Cantonese)
6.4%
English and non-official language(s)
5.4%
Korean
5.2%
Iranian Persian
2.7%
Russian
2.6%
Spanish
2.4%
Portuguese
1.4%
Arabic
1.3%

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 Arbour at SFU UniverCity:
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.

Burnaby School District ↗Coquitlam School District ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Arbour at SFU UniverCity 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

9688 University Crescent, Burnaby, BC V5A 0B3, 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: 49.275755, -122.9077689. 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.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Find the home.
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