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Mainland Common Development / Neighbourhood guide

Halifax · A CLOSER LOOK

Mainland Common Development
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

Mainland Common Development location:
Halifax.

The neighbourhood of Mount Royal is part of the municipality of Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is located in the Greater Halifax metropolitan area.

Washmill Lake Dr, Halifax, NS B3S, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Halifax

Washmill Lake Dr, Halifax, NS B3S, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Mount Royal

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

The character of Mount Royal is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. There are approximately 10 green spaces close by for residents to explore, such as Mainland Commons and Horseshoe Lake Park, which makes them very easy to get to. Most areas in this part of the municipality are very quiet, as the streets are generally very tranquil.

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Getting around

Mount Royal is especially car friendly. It is convenient to park, and most houses for sale are a short drive from the closest highway. On the other hand, public transit users may have limited choices in Mount Royal by reason of the service's low frequency. Thankfully, there are approximately 10 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are generally very close by. It is easy to commute by bike in this area since the bicycling network is good. In contrast, walking in Mount Royal is not very common, even though most daily needs are convenient to carry out without a vehicle.

Everyday essentials

Daycares and primary schools are convenient to reach without a car from any location in Mount Royal. In contrast, it can be challenging to get to high schools by foot. When it comes to food, the nearest supermarket in Mount Royal is typically only an extended stroll away. Furthermore, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and a small variety of cafes is available as well.

Local character

The character of Mount Royal is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. There are approximately 10 green spaces close by for residents to explore, such as Mainland Commons and Horseshoe Lake Park, which makes them very easy to get to. Most areas in this part of the municipality are very quiet, as the streets are generally very tranquil.

Surrounding homes

Most buildings are large apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Mount Royal, but small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This part of Halifax is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Roughly 85% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home whereas owners make up the remainder. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood has occurred following the year 2000.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Mainland Common Development
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

1.7/ 5

At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Halifax: 3.6 / 5

Elementary schools

1.5/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

Halifax: 4.2 / 5

Public transit

1.7/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Halifax: 2.7 / 5

Groceries

2.9/ 5

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Wellness

2.7/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Halifax: 3.2 / 5

Restaurants

2.9/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Walking

1.0/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Halifax: 3.0 / 5

Cycling

3.2/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Halifax: 3.0 / 5

Driving

4.9/ 5

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

Halifax: 3.8 / 5

Vibrancy

1.1/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Halifax: 1.6 / 5

Shopping

3.5/ 5

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

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Childcare

4.1/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Nightlife

2.5/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Cafés

2.4/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Quiet

4.4/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Halifax: 4.6 / 5

Parks

4.8/ 5

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

Halifax: 4.8 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Mainland Common Development 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.

134 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

13 places
High school912 m

Halifax West High

283 Thomas Raddall Dr.

10-12 · early french immersion, english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school1.0 km

Fairview Heights Elementary

210 Coronation Avenue

PK-6 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school / Elementary school1.1 km

Fairview Junior High

155 Rosedale Avenue

7-9 · early french immersion, english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school2.0 km

Burton Ettinger Elementary

52 Alex Street

PK-6 · early french immersion, english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school2.1 km

Duc Danville Elementary

12 Clayton Park Drive

PK-6 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school2.1 km

Halifax Christian Academy

114 Downs Ave

12 · university prep, special education, progressive

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High school / Elementary school2.1 km

Clayton Park Junior High

45 Plateau Crescent

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school2.1 km

Springvale Elementary

92 Downs Avenue

PK-6 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school / Elementary school2.2 km

Ridgecliff Middle School

35 Beech Tree Run

6-9 · late french immersion, early french immersion, english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school2.4 km

Park West

206 Langbrae Drive

PK-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school3.2 km

Rockingham Elementary

31 Tremont Drive

PK-6 · early french immersion · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school / Elementary school3.4 km

St Agnes Junior High

6981 Mumford Road

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school4.5 km

Highland Park Junior High

3479 Robie Street

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

34 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

27 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Mount Royal
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 Mainland Common Development. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$98,720

Residents in the study area

1,199

Owner households

14.4%

Commute on foot

2.9%

Population age

0 to 4
4.2%
5 to 9
4.7%
10 to 14
3.6%
15 to 19
3.4%
20 to 34
24.7%
35 to 49
18.5%
50 to 64
16.4%
65 to 79
17.9%
80 and over
6.7%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
80.6%
Single detached
6.6%
Apartment 1-4 floors
6.6%
Semi detached
3.3%
Row houses
2.8%
Duplex
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
35.5%
Multi person
7.5%
Single family
56.4%
Multi family
0.5%

Commute mode

Car
85.7%
Public transit
8.2%
Other
3.2%
Foot
2.9%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$98,720
Average individual income
$47,290

Total

Total individuals
1,199

Owners vs Renters

Renters
85.6%
Owners
14.4%

Official language knowledge

English only
88.1%
English and French
11.0%
Other
0.9%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
10.8%
High school
24.3%
Trade certificate
6.3%
College certificate
20.8%
University certificate
2.0%
Bachelor degree
26.0%
Post graduate degree
9.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
79.0%
Arabic
5.9%
English and non-official language(s)
4.1%
Mandarin
2.9%
French
2.7%
Hindi
1.2%
Iranian Persian
1.0%
Portuguese
0.8%
Urdu
0.7%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.6%
English and French
0.4%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Malayalam
0.0%
Korean
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 Mainland Common Development:
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.

Halifax Regional School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Mainland Common Development 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

Washmill Lake Dr, Halifax, NS B3S, 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: 44.6476873, -63.6612417. 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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