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Aura on Ash / Neighbourhood guide

Vancouver · A CLOSER LOOK

Aura on Ash
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

Aura on Ash location:
Vancouver.

The neighbourhood of Cambie can be found in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, which is situated in the Metro Vancouver metropolitan area.

5490 Ash St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3G6, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Vancouver

5490 Ash St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3G6, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Cambie

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Cambie is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. Finding things to do in this neighbourhood is easy. Despite the fact that there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, there are a large number of people around most of the time, and with its a few nightlife venues, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located a short walk away. Cambie is very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. There are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to discover, like VanDusen Botanical Garden and Hillcrest Park, and they are very well-situated, which makes them easy to get to.

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Getting around

Cambie is a great neighbourhood for eco-friendly transportation options. It is very convenient for people walking to navigate this area; most daily needs can be met without a car, and plenty of businesses are rather close by. Active property owners will also appreciate the very cycling-friendly nature of this neighbourhood. In particular, the cycling infrastructure is moderately well-developed, and a bike share station is generally located nearby. Owing to plenty of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Canada Line, and around 10 nearby bus lines, the transit system in Cambie is very accessible. In contrast, Cambie is not very car friendly as it is challenging to come across a place to park.

Everyday essentials

Families will appreciate that no matter where their home is situated in this part of the city, schools and daycares are nearby. With respect to food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in Cambie. Likewise, there are over 200 restaurants and approximately 40 coffee shops to experience in this part of Vancouver. It is also a very short trip to a great choice of clothing stores.

Local character

Cambie is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. Finding things to do in this neighbourhood is easy. Despite the fact that there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, there are a large number of people around most of the time, and with its a few nightlife venues, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located a short walk away. Cambie is very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. There are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to discover, like VanDusen Botanical Garden and Hillcrest Park, and they are very well-situated, which makes them easy to get to.

Surrounding homes

In Cambie, roughly one third of dwellings are small apartment buildings, and the remainder are mainly duplexes and single detached homes. Around 40% of properties in this neighbourhood were built following the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1990s. This neighbourhood offers mainly one bedroom and two bedroom homes. About 55% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners whereas the rest are rented.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Aura on Ash
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

4.6/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Vancouver: 4.1 / 5

Elementary schools

4.6/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Vancouver: 4.6 / 5

Public transit

4.4/ 5

Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes

Vancouver: 4.1 / 5

Groceries

3.7/ 5

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

Vancouver: 0.7 / 5

Wellness

3.0/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Vancouver: 3.7 / 5

Restaurants

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Vancouver: 1.5 / 5

Walking

3.5/ 5

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Vancouver: 4.8 / 5

Cycling

3.4/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Vancouver: 4.1 / 5

Driving

2.3/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Vancouver: 2.2 / 5

Vibrancy

2.0/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Vancouver: 2.4 / 5

Shopping

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Vancouver: 1.1 / 5

Childcare

4.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Vancouver: 0.9 / 5

Nightlife

2.6/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Vancouver: 0.8 / 5

Cafés

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Vancouver: 0.8 / 5

Quiet

2.2/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Vancouver: 3.2 / 5

Parks

3.7/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Vancouver: 4.1 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Aura on Ash 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.

183 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

18 places
Elementary school413 m

Rose-des-Vents

5445 Baillie St

K-6 · Conseil scolaire francophone

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Elementary school / High school423 m

Secondaire Jules-Verne

5445 Baillie St

7-12 · nlc · Conseil scolaire francophone

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High school459 m

King David High School

5718 Willow St

8-12 · core french · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school639 m

Oakridge Montessori Children's Learning

7190 Oak St

K-3 · Vancouver School District

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High school711 m

Eric Hamber Secondary

960 W. 33rd Avenue

8-12 · core french · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school914 m

Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary

5855 Ontario St

K-7 · core french · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school951 m

Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary

6350 Tisdall Street

K-7 · core french · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school1.2 km

Sir William Osler Elementary

5970 Selkirk St

K-7 · core french · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school / High school1.3 km

Vancouver College

5401 Hudson St

K-12 · core french · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school1.4 km

General Brock Elementary

4860 Main St

K-7 · core french · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school1.5 km

Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary

998 West 26th Ave

K-7 · core french · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school1.5 km

General Wolfe Elementary

4251 Ontario St

core french · Vancouver School District

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High school1.7 km

Sir Winston Churchill Secondary

7055 Heather St

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

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High school1.8 km

John Oliver Secondary

530 41st Ave E

8-12 · core french · Vancouver School District

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High school2.2 km

York House School

4176 Alexandra St

K-12 · core french · Vancouver School District

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High school2.2 km

Sir Charles Tupper Secondary

419 24th Ave E

8-12 · core french · Vancouver School District

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High school2.3 km

Little Flower Academy

4195 Alexandra St

8-12 · core french · Vancouver School District

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High school2.6 km

Magee Secondary

6360 Maple St

8-12 · core french · Vancouver School District

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Transit nearby

33 places
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Dining nearby

54 places
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Restaurant1.3 km

Shaughnessy Restaurant at Vandusen Botanical Gardens

5251 Oak St

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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

48 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Cambie
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 Aura on Ash. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$145,926

Residents in the study area

2,019

Owner households

51.5%

Commute on foot

7.4%

Population age

0 to 4
5.0%
5 to 9
4.1%
10 to 14
3.2%
15 to 19
3.4%
20 to 34
26.9%
35 to 49
19.2%
50 to 64
15.4%
65 to 79
14.4%
80 and over
8.4%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
38.8%
Apartment 5 or more floors
26.8%
Single detached
17.5%
Duplex
9.4%
Row houses
6.1%
Semi detached
1.3%

Household composition

Single person
40.7%
Multi person
7.5%
Single family
51.4%
Multi family
0.4%

Commute mode

Car
52.9%
Public transit
34.5%
Foot
7.4%
Other
3.1%
Bicycle
2.2%
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Income

Average household income
$145,926
Average individual income
$64,658

Total

Total individuals
2,019

Owners vs Renters

Owners
51.5%
Renters
48.5%

Official language knowledge

English only
86.5%
Other
7.4%
English and French
6.0%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
7.6%
High school
23.4%
Trade certificate
3.0%
College certificate
13.3%
University certificate
2.9%
Bachelor degree
36.2%
Post graduate degree
13.5%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
38.8%
Yue (Cantonese)
22.5%
Mandarin
19.6%
English and non-official language(s)
6.1%
Spanish
3.4%
Korean
3.3%
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese)
1.7%
Japanese
1.6%
Portuguese
1.5%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.9%
Multiple non-official languages
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.1%
French
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 Aura on Ash:
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.

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Aura on Ash 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

5490 Ash St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3G6, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

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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: 49.2356124, -123.1174202. 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.