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Nanaimo · A CLOSER LOOK

Seaglass
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

Seaglass location:
Nanaimo.

Located in the Greater Nanaimo metropolitan area, Newcastle is a neighbourhood within Nanaimo, British Columbia.

345 Newcastle Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4H9, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Nanaimo

345 Newcastle Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4H9, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Newcastle

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.

Newcastle offers a wide variety of green spaces to enjoy, as well as some areas with a vibrant feel. It is easy to get to parks in the neighbourhood since there are around 40 of them close by for residents to check out. As there are relatively few pedestrians, this area is relatively quiet, although noise levels are higher closer to one of the 2 airports (Nanaimo Water Aerodrome,Nanaimo (Regional General Hospital) Heliport).

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Getting around

Traveling as a pedestrian is moderately feasible for residents in Newcastle; running common errands is easy without a car. This part of the city will also appeal to physically active house buyers because it is reasonably suited for cycling. More specifically, the cycling infrastructure is moderately extensive. Newcastle is a fairly good part of Nanaimo for travelling by car. It is convenient to come across a parking spot. On the other hand, the public transit service in this neighbourhood is not particularly frequent. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and most residences are very close to a bus stop.

Everyday essentials

It is a short walk to access daycares and primary schools from any location in Newcastle. On the other hand, high schools are not plentiful and therefore tend to require a very long trip to get to. With regards to food, it is usually an option for house buyers in Newcastle to buy their groceries by walking. Likewise, there are a good number of opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. House buyers have access to a fair number of clothing stores within a short distance.

Local character

Newcastle offers a wide variety of green spaces to enjoy, as well as some areas with a vibrant feel. It is easy to get to parks in the neighbourhood since there are around 40 of them close by for residents to check out. As there are relatively few pedestrians, this area is relatively quiet, although noise levels are higher closer to one of the 2 airports (Nanaimo Water Aerodrome,Nanaimo (Regional General Hospital) Heliport).

Surrounding homes

In Newcastle, about 45% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, and the rest of the dwellings are mainly large apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes. This neighbourhood has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. There are equal parts renters and owners living in this neighbourhood. About 40% of properties in this part of the city were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1990s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Seaglass
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

0.2/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nanaimo: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

3.4/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Nanaimo: 4.1 / 5

Public transit

1.6/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Nanaimo: 1.8 / 5

Groceries

3.5/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 0.5 / 5

Wellness

2.7/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Nanaimo: 2.5 / 5

Restaurants

3.0/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 1.1 / 5

Walking

2.5/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 2.5 / 5

Cycling

2.8/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Nanaimo: 2.8 / 5

Driving

3.5/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 4.4 / 5

Vibrancy

1.3/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Nanaimo: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

3.1/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 0.6 / 5

Childcare

4.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Nanaimo: 0.7 / 5

Nightlife

2.8/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Nanaimo: 0.8 / 5

Cafés

3.0/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Nanaimo: 0.7 / 5

Quiet

4.3/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Nanaimo: 4.3 / 5

Parks

5.0/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 3.9 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Seaglass 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.

156 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

16 places
Elementary school804 m

Pauline Haarer Elementary

400 Campbell St

K-7 · early french immersion · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school860 m

Brechin Elementary

510 Millstone Ave

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

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Elementary school1.5 km

Fairview Elementary

205 Howard Ave

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

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Elementary school1.9 km

Discover Montessori School

3460 Jingle Pot Rd

K-9 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school2.0 km

Oceane

1951 Estevan Rd

K-7 · Conseil scolaire francophone

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High school2.2 km

Secondaire de Nanaimo

355 Wakesiah Ave

8-12 · Conseil scolaire francophone

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High school2.2 km

Career Technical Centre

c/o Woodlands Secondary Room 109

12 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school2.2 km

Nanaimo District Secondary

355 Wakesiah Ave

8-12 · early french immersion, core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school2.5 km

Quarterway Elementary

1632 Bowen Rd

K-7 · francophone, early french immersion · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school2.5 km

Learning Alternatives

1270 Strathmore St

8-12 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school2.5 km

Cilaire Elementary

25 Cilaire Dr

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

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Elementary school2.6 km

Georgia Avenue Elementary

625 Georgia Ave

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

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Elementary school2.7 km

Bayview Elementary

140 View St

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

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High school3.2 km

John Barsby Secondary

550 Seventh St

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

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Elementary school3.6 km

Forest Park Elementary

2050 Latimer Rd

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

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High school4.1 km

Nanaimo Christian School

198 Holland Rd

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

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

43 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

37 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Newcastle
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 Seaglass. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$123,008

Residents in the study area

995

Owner households

42.8%

Commute on foot

9.5%

Population age

0 to 4
1.4%
5 to 9
1.2%
10 to 14
1.6%
15 to 19
1.1%
20 to 34
19.0%
35 to 49
13.4%
50 to 64
24.8%
65 to 79
28.4%
80 and over
9.1%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
60.7%
Apartment 5 or more floors
23.4%
Single detached
12.7%
Duplex
2.6%
Row houses
0.4%
Semi detached
0.2%

Household composition

Single person
61.8%
Multi person
5.4%
Single family
32.3%
Multi family
0.6%

Commute mode

Car
78.0%
Foot
9.5%
Public transit
7.9%
Bicycle
3.4%
Other
1.2%
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Income

Average household income
$123,008
Average individual income
$51,111

Total

Total individuals
995

Owners vs Renters

Renters
57.2%
Owners
42.8%

Official language knowledge

English only
91.7%
English and French
8.2%
Other
0.1%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
9.9%
High school
32.0%
Trade certificate
12.6%
College certificate
23.7%
University certificate
1.9%
Bachelor degree
14.7%
Post graduate degree
5.3%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.4

Mother tongue

English
93.4%
French
1.6%
German
1.0%
English and non-official language(s)
1.0%
Dutch
0.7%
English and French
0.5%
Arabic
0.5%
Croatian
0.4%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.4%
Ukrainian
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Spanish
0.1%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.0%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.0%
Portuguese
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 Seaglass:
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 ↗Conseil scolaire francophone ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Seaglass 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

345 Newcastle Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4H9, 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: 49.1763415, -123.9426913. 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

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