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The Serene / Neighbourhood guide

Victoria · A CLOSER LOOK

The Serene
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

The Serene location:
Victoria.

Situated in the Greater Victoria metropolitan area, Gordon Head is a neighbourhood within Saanich, British Columbia.

3982 Gordon Head Rd, Victoria, BC V8N 3X3, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Victoria

3982 Gordon Head Rd, Victoria, BC V8N 3X3, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Gordon Head

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced environment will enjoy Gordon Head. This neighbourhood is especially quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Finally, parks, including Lambrick Park and Henderson Recreation Centre, are very well-spread out and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to visit, which results in them being easy to reach from the majority of locations in Gordon Head.

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Getting around

Driving is a good means of transportation in Gordon Head. It is easy to park. However, public transit users may have limited choices in Gordon Head as a result of the service's low frequency. Thankfully, there are around 10 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes. Gordon Head is a fairly pleasant part of Saanich for cyclists. More precisely, the bicycling infrastructure is good. Getting around as a pedestrian is not especially practical for house buyers in this neighbourhood as few daily errands can be run without needing a car.

Everyday essentials

It is difficult to get to the closest supermarket on foot in this neighbourhood. Likewise, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and a limited number of coffee shops can be found as well. With respect to education, in this part of Saanich, families will usually be able to get to schools and daycares without the use of a vehicle.

Local character

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced environment will enjoy Gordon Head. This neighbourhood is especially quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Finally, parks, including Lambrick Park and Henderson Recreation Centre, are very well-spread out and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to visit, which results in them being easy to reach from the majority of locations in Gordon Head.

Surrounding homes

In Gordon Head, about 55% of dwellings are single detached homes, whereas the remainder are mainly duplexes. A majority of the housing growth in this area occurred in the 1960s and 1970s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About 70% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 30% are renters.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

The Serene
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

5.0/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Saanich: 3.8 / 5

Elementary schools

4.4/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Saanich: 4.2 / 5

Public transit

2.6/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Saanich: 2.2 / 5

Groceries

3.0/ 5

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Saanich: 0.7 / 5

Wellness

2.2/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Saanich: 3.0 / 5

Restaurants

2.7/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Saanich: 1.1 / 5

Walking

1.7/ 5

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Saanich: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

3.5/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Saanich: 3.3 / 5

Driving

4.2/ 5

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

Saanich: 4.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.0/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Saanich: 1.2 / 5

Shopping

2.3/ 5

Variety of shops within a short drive

Saanich: 0.6 / 5

Childcare

4.2/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Saanich: 0.9 / 5

Nightlife

1.8/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Saanich: 0.7 / 5

Cafés

2.4/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Saanich: 0.7 / 5

Quiet

3.4/ 5

Few sources of noise nearby

Saanich: 4.4 / 5

Parks

3.5/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Saanich: 4.1 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

The Serene 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.

121 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

15 places
High school113 m

Mount Douglas Secondary

3970 Gordon Head Rd

9-12 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school / High school235 m

Maria Montessori Academy

1841 Fairburn Dr

K-12 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school / High school734 m

Arbutus Global Middle School

2306 Edgelow St

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

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Elementary school746 m

Campus View Elementary

3900 Gordon Head Rd

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

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Elementary school / High school1.0 km

Artscalibre Academy

3909 St. Georges Lane

K-9 · Greater Victoria School District

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High school1.3 km

Lambrick Park Secondary

4139 Torquay Dr

9-12 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school1.5 km

Frank Hobbs Elementary

3875 Haro Rd

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school / High school1.5 km

Gordon Head Middle School

1671 Kenmore Rd

6-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school1.5 km

Hillcrest Elementary

4421 Greentree Terr

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school / High school1.6 km

Cedar Hill Middle

3910 Cedar Hill Rd

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

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Elementary school1.8 km

Torquay Elementary

4413 Torquay Dr

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school2.1 km

Braefoot Elementary

1440 Harrop Road

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school2.3 km

St. Michaels University School

3400 Richmond Rd

K-12 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school3.0 km

Lansdowne Middle School

1765 Lansdowne Rd

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

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High school3.2 km

Artemis Place Secondary

3020 Richmond Rd

10-12 · Greater Victoria School District

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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

12 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Gordon Head
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 The Serene. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$126,858

Residents in the study area

1,188

Owner households

61.9%

Commute on foot

6.9%

Population age

0 to 4
2.5%
5 to 9
4.8%
10 to 14
5.3%
15 to 19
8.3%
20 to 34
28.4%
35 to 49
15.3%
50 to 64
17.3%
65 to 79
12.7%
80 and over
5.5%

Housing type

Single detached
41.2%
Duplex
28.6%
Row houses
18.8%
Apartment 1-4 floors
8.8%
Semi detached
2.6%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
24.3%
Multi person
15.4%
Single family
59.4%
Multi family
0.9%

Commute mode

Car
72.7%
Public transit
12.6%
Foot
6.9%
Bicycle
3.9%
Other
3.8%
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Income

Average household income
$126,858
Average individual income
$47,953

Total

Total individuals
1,188

Owners vs Renters

Owners
61.9%
Renters
38.1%

Official language knowledge

English only
86.1%
English and French
10.5%
Other
3.5%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
10.6%
High school
34.2%
Trade certificate
4.2%
College certificate
11.8%
University certificate
2.7%
Bachelor degree
27.0%
Post graduate degree
9.5%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
69.1%
Mandarin
11.5%
Yue (Cantonese)
7.0%
English and non-official language(s)
3.1%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
2.5%
Korean
1.8%
French
1.1%
Spanish
1.1%
Arabic
0.7%
Portuguese
0.5%
Japanese
0.5%
Italian
0.5%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.5%
Hindi
0.1%
German
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 The Serene:
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

The Serene 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

3982 Gordon Head Rd, Victoria, BC V8N 3X3, 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: 48.4716837, -123.3168262. 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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