Amenities
A wealth of amenities, such as restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, parks and fitness facilities, are all conveniently located within walking distance.
Commute
An elevated score in the commute category points to excellent public transit accessibility and shorter-than-average work commute times in this area.
Health & Safety
Good air quality as well as nearby health facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, fire and police stations all contribute to a higher than average health and safety score.
Cost Of Living
Living in this region comes with a high cost of living, translating to elevated costs for homes, goods and services, groceries, utilities, health care and transportation.
Housing
The housing category in this area registers a lower than average score, indicating concerns with housing affordability, appreciation rates and home values falling below average.
Schools
The low schools score could result from issues like below-average graduation rates, inadequate reading and math scores, and the unavailability of local elementary and high schools.
| Statistic | New Songhees 1A | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 33.3% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 2.3% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 6.1% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 2.0% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 2.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% |