Central Nanaimo

A wonderful neighbourhood for those looking for convenient living in the heart of the city.

Welcome to Central Nanaimo

With an abundance of parks, dining, activities, and shopping, Central Nanaimo is a wonderful neighbourhood for those looking for convenient living in the heart of the city. Homes in this area are reasonably priced, making this neighbourhood a perfect fit for first-time buyers and investors.
 
In the core of central Nanaimo, Beban Park attracts locals with all it has to offer. Featuring the best children’s playground in the city, a swimming pool, an ice rink, soccer fields, and the grounds that host the VIEX, there is something in Central Nanaimo for just about everyone.

 

Rosstown Road

This neighbourhood was settled mostly in the 1970s and ’80s. While many houses are the standard box form, there are also some funkier character homes around Rosstown Rd.
 
The Rosstown Road neighbourhood is a common favourite for families due to its convenient location. This sub-area is only a ten-minute drive to downtown, and even less to the biggest malls.
 
This area is also home to a Co-Op gas bar, SPCA, and a St John’s Ambulance training centre. There are several medical facilities and urgent care clinics in and around this area.
 
Rosstown Road is southwest of Country Club mall, south of Labieux Rd.
 
A listing in Central Nanaimo

Overview for Central Nanaimo, British Columbia

17,977 people live in Central Nanaimo, where the median age is 46 and the average individual income is $80,200. Data provided by Statistics Canada.

17,977

Total Population

46 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$80,200

Average individual Income

Around Central Nanaimo, British Columbia

There's plenty to do around Central Nanaimo, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

76
Very Walkable
Walking Score
74
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
49
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including White Rabbit Coffee, Kelly's Kitchen Cafe, and Horang.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.87 miles 13 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 4.72 miles 10 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining · $$$ 1.86 miles 22 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining · $ 3.6 miles 5 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining · $ 1.8 miles 5 reviews 4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Central Nanaimo, British Columbia

Central Nanaimo has 8,485 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in Central Nanaimo do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada. 17,977 people call Central Nanaimo home. The population density is 1.328 and the largest age group is Data provided by Statistics Canada.

17,977

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

46

Median Age

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-19:

10-19 Years

20-24:

20-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
8,485

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$80,200

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Schools in Central Nanaimo, British Columbia

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Central Nanaimo. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by Statistics Canada.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Discover Montessori School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Forest Park Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 8th
No rating available
Cilaire Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 8th
No rating available
Quarterway Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 8th
No rating available
Career Technical Centre
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 8th
No rating available
Brechin Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 8th
No rating available
Quarterway StrongStart Centre
PUBLIC
PreK - PreK
No rating available
Secondaire de Nanaimo
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available

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