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DEMOGRAPHICS

Population Estimate 2004
Total Population Estimate 331,491

Source: BC Stats Population Estimates, 2004.


Population by Age Group 2001

Age Group Population % Distribution
Under 18 years 58,965 18.9%
18 - 34 years 68,445 21.9%
35 - 54 years 98,100 31.5%
55 - 74 years 55,920 17.9%
75 years and over 30,470 9.8%
Total - Age Groups 311,905 100.0%
% Change 1996-2001: 3%
Median Age: 41.0

Source: Statistics Canada, Census, 2001.


Household Income 2001

Total Households (Occupied, Private) 135,600
Median Household Income $46,387 ($CDN)

Household Income Group Number % Distribution
Less than $35,000 CDN 49,635 36.6%
$35,000 CDN to $49,999 CDN 23,165 17.1%
$50,000 CDN to $74,999 CDN 28,935 21.3%
$75,000 CDN and over 33,770 24.9%

Source: Statistics Canada, Census, 2001.


QUALITY OF LIFE

CLIMATE

Average Daily Temperature High Low Average
January 6.5°C 0.3°C 3.4°C
July 21.9°C 10.8°C 16.4°C
 
Average Annual Rainfall 812.80 mm
Average Annual Snowfall 46.90 cm
Average Windspeed (kph) 10
Weather Station Elevation 20.00 m

Source: Environment Canada, 2005.


CULTURE AND RECREATION

Shopping Centers
Number of Regional Enclosed Malls: 7


Religion Number of Institutions
Catholic Churches 15
Protestant Churches 119
Synagogues 1
Other Religious Institutions 37


Top Annual Events Date(s)
Classic Boat Festival Sept 1-3
Folk Festival June 30 - July 8
Symphony Splash Aug-05
Terrivic Dixieland Jazz Party April 18-22
Victoria Harbour Festival May 19-28


Type of Cultural Places & Amenities Number
Dance Companies 6
Museums 13
Opera Companies 1
Symphony Companies 2
Theatre Companies 7


Recreational Outlets
(Within a 2 Hour Drive)
Activity
Butchart Gardens Gardens & Fireworks
Butterfly Gardens Attraction
Craigdarroch Castle Museum
Galloping Goose Trail Hiking & Biking Trails
Kayaking, canoeing, biking, hiking Eco-tourism
Royal British Columbia Museum Museum
Royal London Wax Museum Museum
Whale Watching Nature sightseeing


HEALTH

Description Number
Hospitals 9
Teaching Hospitals 0
Hospital Beds 2193
Physicians 888
Dentists 188
Ratio of Physicians per 1000 2.7 : 1000
Ratio of Dentists per 1000 0.6 : 1000

RE/MAX Statistics

Greater Victoria Market Share - Year To Date