University District, Nanaimo: Explore Homes for Sale

Welcome to University District

A charming and relaxed old suburb of Nanaimo, Harewood occupies the relatively flat space between Vancouver Island University and the hill that drops to Downtown. As an old neighbourhood, Harewood has all kinds of old “character” homes, including miners’ cottages and large old farmhouses from when this was Nanaimo’s frontier a hundred years ago.

University Village mall in Harewood provides the convenience of a Quality Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart, Starbucks, Bakes-Jarvie Insurance and more. Colliery Dams, Morrell Sanctuary, Buttertubs Marsh are great places for a jog or nature walk.

Overview for University District, British Columbia

31,992 people live in University District, where the median age is 41.2 and the average individual income is $83,000. Data provided by Statistics Canada.

31,992

Total Population

41.2 years

Median Age

Medium

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

$83,000

Average individual Income

Around University District, British Columbia

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

11

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

35

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

41

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

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

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the White Rabbit Coffee page on Yelp Search 4-321 Selby Street on Google Maps	Dining	1.62 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kelly's Kitchen Cafe page on Yelp Search 2517 Bowen Road on Google Maps	Dining	2.74 miles	13 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Milton Street Public House page on Yelp Search 247 Milton Street on Google Maps	Dining · $$$	1.45 miles	22 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Wolf Brewing Company page on Yelp Search 940 Old Victoria Road on Google Maps	Dining · $	2.6 miles	7 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Thirsty Spirit Roast House page on Yelp Search 2220 Bowen Road on Google Maps	Dining	2.09 miles	5 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Optimize Nutrition page on Yelp Search 440-2980 Island Hwy N on Google Maps	Dining	2.88 miles	4 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Saigon Kitchen page on Yelp Search 2- 5148 Metral Drive on Google Maps	Dining · $$	4.39 miles	38 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the Cold Front Gelato page on Yelp Search 306-60 Commercial Street on Google Maps	Dining	1.89 miles	10 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the NANDA CHICKEN page on Yelp Search A 477 Wallace Street on Google Maps	Dining	1.86 miles	22 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the Astera's Greek Taverna page on Yelp Search 347 Wesley Street on Google Maps	Dining · $$	1.68 miles	153 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the La Stella Trattoria page on Yelp Search 1-321 Wesley Street on Google Maps	Dining	1.67 miles	44 reviews	4.5/5 stars
Visit the Calico Cat Tea House page on Yelp Search 1081 Haliburton Street on Google Maps	Dining · $$	3.17 miles	4 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Danpung Momiji 310 page on Yelp Search 505 Terminal Avenue N on Google Maps	Dining	1.65 miles	3 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Burnt Honey Dessert Company page on Yelp Search 96-3200 North Island Highway on Google Maps	Dining	3.23 miles	3 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Melange page on Yelp Search 101 - 223 Commercial Street on Google Maps	Dining	1.85 miles	4 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Fascinating Rhythm page on Yelp Search 51 Commercial Street on Google Maps	Shopping	1.86 miles	9 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Catwalk page on Yelp Search 13 Commercial Street on Google Maps	Shopping	1.86 miles	4 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Salon D page on Yelp Search 166 Selby Street on Google Maps	Beauty	1.6 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bodacious Living by Lisa page on Yelp Search 891 Millstone Avenue on Google Maps	Beauty	1.53 miles	3 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for University District, British Columbia

Population Households Employment

University District has 14,040 households, with an average household size of 2.2. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in University District do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada. 31,992 people call University District home. The population density is 0.496 and the largest age group is Data provided by Statistics Canada.

31,992

Total Population

Medium

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

41.2

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

14,040

Total Households

2.2

Average Household Size

$83,000

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Schools in University District, British Columbia

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby University District. 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

University District

Property Listings

$700,000

$700,000

$5,899,000

$1,950,000

$1,299,900

$1,199,000

$1,198,000

$1,159,000

$1,099,900

Welcome to University District

Overview for University District, British Columbia

31,992

41.2 years

Medium

$83,000

Around University District, British Columbia

11

Car-Dependent

35

Somewhat Bikeable

41

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for University District, British Columbia

31,992

Medium

41.2

14,040

2.2

$83,000

Schools in University District, British Columbia

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