Vancouver Quadra - Demographics

Demographics

This is the sixth wealthiest riding in Canada, with an average family income of over $145,000. As of 2006, this riding had 37% immigrants, most of whom are Chinese-Canadians. The province's largest university, the University of British Columbia is situated in this riding. The major employer is the professional, scientific and technical service sector. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. Nearly every house in this riding is worth over a million dollars.

According to the Canada 2001 Census

Racial groups: 69.2% White, 21.3% Chinese, 1.9% South Asian, 1.6% Korean, 1.6% Japanese, 1.0% Aboriginal
Languages: 66.0% English, 1.6% French, 31.3% Other, 1.1% Multiple languages
Religions: 27.9% Protestant, 16.3% Catholic, 4.5% Buddhist, 4.2% Other Christian, 3.8% Jewish, 2.4% Christian Orthodox, 1.1% Muslim, 38.5% No religious affiliation
Average income: $46,991