Saltspring Island

Life on Salt Spring is laid back, yet lively.

Welcome to Saltspring Island

As the largest of the Southern Gulf Islands, Salt Spring Island is a paradise for artists, nature lovers, farmers, and hippies. Life on Salt Spring is laid back, yet lively. Ganges Harbour is the main service center of the island.
 
From boutique stores to the biweekly farmers market to spectacular beaches and hikes, there’s never a shortage of ways to enjoy Salt Spring.
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Overview for Saltspring Island, British Columbia

11,798 people live in Saltspring Island, where the median age is 56.8 and the average individual income is $111,700. Data provided by Statistics Canada.

11,798

Total Population

56.8 years

Median Age

Medium

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

$111,700

Average individual Income

Around Saltspring Island, British Columbia

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

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Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Express Sushi 2 Go / Y Brother's Sushi, Francis Bread, and Mateada.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.51 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.19 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.51 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.5 miles 30 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 2.67 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.5 miles 6 reviews 4.7/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Saltspring Island, British Columbia

Saltspring Island has 5,195 households, with an average household size of 2.2. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in Saltspring Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada. 11,798 people call Saltspring Island home. The population density is 0.06 and the largest age group is Data provided by Statistics Canada.

11,798

Total Population

Medium

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

56.8

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
5,195

Total Households

2.2

Average Household Size

$111,700

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 Saltspring Island, British Columbia

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High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Saltspring Island. 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
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Fulford StrongStart Centre
PUBLIC
PreK - PreK
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Fulford Community Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 8th
No rating available

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