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Spring Garden West / Neighbourhood guide

Halifax · A CLOSER LOOK

Spring Garden West
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

Spring Garden West location:
Halifax.

Part of the Greater Halifax metropolitan area, Spring Garden Road-Schmidtville is a neighbourhood within Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Spring Garden Rd, Halifax Regional Municipality, NS, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Halifax

Spring Garden Rd, Halifax Regional Municipality, NS, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Spring Garden Road-Schmidtville

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Spring Garden Road-Schmidtville has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Spring Garden Road-Schmidtville is very good for those who need quiet surroundings, as the streets are generally very tranquil. Parks are very easy to reach since there are a few of them close by for residents to relax in. Finally, finding things to do is very easy in this area. There is an extensive selection of entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

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Getting around

This area does not require use of a car as various other means of transportation are at the disposal of homeowners. Walking is very feasible for house buyers in this part of Halifax; running common errands is straightforward, and numerous businesses are close by. A fair number of people in the area use their bicycle as the cycling network is very extensive. Commuting by public transit is very easy in this part of the municipality. The neighbourhood is served by approximately 20 bus lines, and bus stops are generally nearby. In contrast, driving is a fairly poor transportation option in Spring Garden Road-Schmidtville as the majority of real estate listings are a very long car ride from the nearest highway, and it is difficult to access a place to park.

Everyday essentials

It is especially convenient to get to both a general and a specialty grocery store by walking from most homes for sale in Spring Garden Road-Schmidtville. Likewise, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. Regarding education, parents and their kids will appreciate that wherever their property is situated in this area, schools and daycares are nearby.

Local character

Spring Garden Road-Schmidtville has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Spring Garden Road-Schmidtville is very good for those who need quiet surroundings, as the streets are generally very tranquil. Parks are very easy to reach since there are a few of them close by for residents to relax in. Finally, finding things to do is very easy in this area. There is an extensive selection of entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Surrounding homes

The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Spring Garden Road-Schmidtville is an important part of its character. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood has taken place following the year 2000. This part of the municipality is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Renters occupy roughly 85% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood and the remainder are occupied by owners.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Spring Garden West
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

4.7/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Halifax: 3.6 / 5

Elementary schools

4.7/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Halifax: 4.2 / 5

Public transit

4.0/ 5

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

Halifax: 2.7 / 5

Groceries

4.7/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Wellness

3.9/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Halifax: 3.2 / 5

Restaurants

4.6/ 5

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Walking

4.7/ 5

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Halifax: 3.0 / 5

Cycling

3.6/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Halifax: 3.0 / 5

Driving

1.8/ 5

Some arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are likely

Halifax: 3.8 / 5

Vibrancy

3.4/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere all day and into the evening

Halifax: 1.6 / 5

Shopping

4.6/ 5

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Childcare

4.7/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Nightlife

4.8/ 5

Exceptional variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Cafés

4.7/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Quiet

1.1/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Halifax: 4.6 / 5

Parks

4.0/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Halifax: 4.8 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Spring Garden West 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.

178 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

15 places
High school / Elementary school300 m

Sacred Heart School of Halifax

5820 Spring Garden Rd

K-12 · university prep, faith based

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Elementary school345 m

Saint Marys Elementary

5614 Morris Street

PK-6 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school / Elementary school726 m

Gorsebrook Junior High

5966 South Street

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

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High school757 m

Citadel High

1855 Trollope St

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

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Elementary school989 m

Lemarchant St Thomas Elementary

6141 Watt Street

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

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Elementary school1.1 km

St Josephs Alexander McKay Elementary

1589 Walnut St.

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

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High school / Elementary school1.1 km

Halifax Grammar School

945 Tower Rd

JK-12 · liberal arts, international baccalaureate

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Elementary school1.1 km

Inglis Street Elementary

5985 Inglis Street

PK-6 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

École Mer et Monde

5750, rue Atlantic

PK-7 · Conseil scolaire acadien provincial

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High school / Elementary school1.3 km

Halifax Central Junior High

1787 Preston Street

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school / Elementary school1.5 km

Armbraeâ academy

1400 Oxford Street

PK-12 · university prep

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High school3.0 km

Cunard Junior High

121 Williams Lake Road

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school3.1 km

St Agnes Junior High

6981 Mumford Road

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school3.4 km

Dartmouth High

95 Victoria Rd

9-12 · english, early french immersion, late french immersion · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school3.4 km

Highland Park Junior High

3479 Robie Street

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Transit nearby

31 places
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Dining nearby

58 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

44 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Spring Garden Road-Schmidtville
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 Spring Garden West. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$107,023

Residents in the study area

2,663

Owner households

14.7%

Commute on foot

40.5%

Population age

0 to 4
1.9%
5 to 9
1.6%
10 to 14
1.3%
15 to 19
3.4%
20 to 34
56.7%
35 to 49
10.9%
50 to 64
8.3%
65 to 79
9.1%
80 and over
6.8%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
72.6%
Apartment 1-4 floors
22.2%
Single detached
2.3%
Duplex
1.9%
Semi detached
0.5%
Row houses
0.5%

Household composition

Single person
51.2%
Multi person
19.9%
Single family
28.9%
Multi family
0.0%

Commute mode

Foot
40.5%
Car
36.1%
Public transit
19.2%
Other
3.8%
Bicycle
0.5%
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Income

Average household income
$107,023
Average individual income
$47,073

Total

Total individuals
2,663

Owners vs Renters

Renters
85.3%
Owners
14.7%

Official language knowledge

English only
83.2%
English and French
15.9%
Other
0.9%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
3.5%
High school
23.6%
Trade certificate
1.9%
College certificate
10.9%
University certificate
2.4%
Bachelor degree
40.9%
Post graduate degree
16.7%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
73.4%
Mandarin
7.0%
English and non-official language(s)
4.4%
Arabic
2.8%
French
2.4%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
2.1%
Hindi
2.1%
Korean
1.6%
Telugu
1.1%
Gujarati
1.0%
English and French
0.7%
Spanish
0.6%
Iranian Persian
0.4%
Portuguese
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%

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 Spring Garden West:
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 ↗Conseil scolaire acadien provincial ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Spring Garden West 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

Spring Garden Rd, Halifax Regional Municipality, NS, 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: 44.6423071, -63.5797532. 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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