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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
