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Edwin Oaks / Neighbourhood guide

Victoria · A CLOSER LOOK

Edwin Oaks
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

Edwin Oaks location:
Victoria.

The neighbourhood of Gonzales is part of the city of Victoria, British Columbia, which is situated in the Greater Victoria metropolitan area.

517 Foul Bay Rd, Victoria, BC V8S 4G9, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Victoria

517 Foul Bay Rd, Victoria, BC V8S 4G9, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Gonzales

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Gonzales is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. Although this part of Victoria is not known for its vibrancy, with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. Gonzales is very good for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. It is very easy to reach public green spaces from many locations in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in.

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Getting around

Home buyers who value being able to walk everywhere will welcome the pedestrian-friendly character of Gonzales; many daily errands can be run without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses close by. This area is also reasonably suited for cycling. Driving is a reasonably good transportation option in Gonzales. It is convenient to park. However, Gonzales is not an especially pleasant part of Victoria for travelling by public transit. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is connected by approximately 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically very close by.

Everyday essentials

It is especially convenient to get to the nearest grocery store on foot from any home in this part of the city. Furthermore, those who are fond of dining out won't have to travel far in Gonzales, where approximately 30 restaurants and a few coffee shops can be found. It is also a short stroll to a very good variety of clothing stores. As far as education is concerned, parents and their children will value that wherever their house is located in this area, daycares and schools are close by.

Local character

Gonzales is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. Although this part of Victoria is not known for its vibrancy, with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. Gonzales is very good for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. It is very easy to reach public green spaces from many locations in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in.

Surrounding homes

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing most buildings in Gonzales, while small apartment buildings and duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This area has a good selection of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder. Most housing in this part of Victoria was built before the 1960s, during its most significant construction boom.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Edwin Oaks
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

4.2/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Victoria: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.6/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Victoria: 4.5 / 5

Public transit

2.5/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Victoria: 2.9 / 5

Groceries

3.6/ 5

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

Victoria: 2.9 / 5

Wellness

2.8/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Victoria: 3.7 / 5

Restaurants

3.6/ 5

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

Victoria: 3.1 / 5

Walking

2.7/ 5

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

Victoria: 4.1 / 5

Cycling

3.3/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Victoria: 3.7 / 5

Driving

3.2/ 5

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

Victoria: 2.6 / 5

Vibrancy

1.6/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Victoria: 2.2 / 5

Shopping

3.9/ 5

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

Victoria: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

4.7/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Victoria: 2.8 / 5

Nightlife

3.1/ 5

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

Victoria: 2.4 / 5

Cafés

3.8/ 5

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

Victoria: 2.6 / 5

Quiet

4.3/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Victoria: 4.0 / 5

Parks

3.6/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Victoria: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Edwin Oaks 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.

161 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

16 places
Elementary school228 m

Margaret Jenkins Elementary

1824 Fairfield Rd

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

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Elementary school / High school418 m

Glenlyon Norfolk School

781 Richmond Ave

K-12 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school / High school935 m

Monterey Middle School

851 Monterey Ave

6-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school1.2 km

Sundance-Bank Elementary

1623 Bank St

K-3 · regular · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school1.6 km

Sir James Douglas Elementary

401 Moss St

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

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Elementary school / High school1.7 km

Central Middle School

1280 Fort St

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

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High school1.8 km

Oak Bay Secondary

2121 Cadboro Bay Rd

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

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Elementary school1.9 km

St Patrick's School

2368 Trent St

K-7 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school2.0 km

Victoria High

1260 Grant St

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

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Elementary school / High school2.4 km

Christ Church Cathedral School

912 Vancouver St

K-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school2.4 km

Ecole Willows Elementary

2290 Musgrave St

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

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Elementary school2.6 km

George Jay Elementary

1118 Princess Ave

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

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High school2.8 km

Victoria School for Ideal Education

2820 Belmont Ave

K-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school3.0 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 school3.0 km

Artemis Place Secondary

3020 Richmond Rd

10-12 · Greater Victoria School District

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High school3.1 km

VI School of Innovation and Inquiry

1307 Hillside Ave

5-8 · Greater Victoria School District

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

46 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

39 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Gonzales
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 Edwin Oaks. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$186,323

Residents in the study area

1,210

Owner households

72.4%

Commute on foot

9.3%

Population age

0 to 4
3.0%
5 to 9
4.6%
10 to 14
5.8%
15 to 19
5.8%
20 to 34
12.9%
35 to 49
15.7%
50 to 64
24.0%
65 to 79
22.2%
80 and over
6.0%

Housing type

Single detached
64.8%
Duplex
17.0%
Apartment 1-4 floors
11.9%
Semi detached
5.5%
Row houses
0.8%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
28.3%
Multi person
3.3%
Single family
67.3%
Multi family
1.0%

Commute mode

Car
61.0%
Bicycle
12.2%
Foot
9.3%
Other
9.1%
Public transit
8.5%
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Income

Average household income
$186,323
Average individual income
$79,303

Total

Total individuals
1,210

Owners vs Renters

Owners
72.4%
Renters
27.6%

Official language knowledge

English only
82.4%
English and French
17.3%
Other
0.3%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
7.1%
High school
22.4%
Trade certificate
2.7%
College certificate
14.3%
University certificate
3.9%
Bachelor degree
33.4%
Post graduate degree
16.2%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
93.0%
German
1.2%
Spanish
1.0%
French
0.8%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.7%
English and non-official language(s)
0.7%
Japanese
0.7%
Mandarin
0.6%
Polish
0.4%
Russian
0.2%
Ukrainian
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.2%
Danish
0.2%
Hindi
0.0%
English and French
0.0%
Bulgarian
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 Edwin Oaks:
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

Edwin Oaks 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

517 Foul Bay Rd, Victoria, BC V8S 4G9, 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: 48.41695989999999, -123.326715. 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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