South K Neighbourhood Guide

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South K

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Neighbourhood Vibe

A neighbourhood with a small town feel and a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

Mostly detached homes, a mix of older and newer homes, and mostly owner-occupied.

Community Canvas

A diverse community with residents from 86 different ethnic origins.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities. Sidewalk patios and delicious restaurants.

Have a look around South K.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. South K covers part of the Byron neighbourhood, as well as some rural and developing areas. Byron is characterized by its small town feel and strong sense of community. The commercial heart of the neighbourhood is at Commissioners and Boler, with a commercial corridor and grocery store anchored shopping plaza. Byron residents love sitting out on one of the many sidewalk patios that line Commissioners, enjoying a hot coffee or a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants. There is another commercial area at the intersection of Boler and Byron Baseline.

People & Families in South K

Families with kids make up 56% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 29% of households and 13% of households are one person living alone. People in South K come from 86 different ethnic origins, and 15% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

3,360

Neighbourhood Population

9,909

Household Size

1 person - 12%
2 persons - 32%
3 persons - 19%
4 persons - 24%
5 or more persons - 11%

Household Types

One-person households - 12%
Non-family households - 1%
Families with children - 56%
Couples without children - 29%
Multiple families in household - 1%

Children Per Family

1 child - 23%
2 children - 30%
3 or more children - 12%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 21%
15 to 64 years - 65%
65 years and over - 12%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

English - 34%
Canadian - 27%
Scottish - 26%
Irish - 25%
German - 13%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 0%
25 to 34 years - 8%
35 to 44 years - 21%
45 to 54 years - 22%
55 to 64 years - 22%
65 to 74 years - 15%
75 to 84 years - 4%
85 years and over - 2%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 5%
5 to 9 years - 8%
10 to 14 years - 7%
15 to 19 years - 6%
20 to 29 years - 8%
30 to 39 years - 12%
40 to 49 years - 14%
50 to 59 years - 14%
60 to 69 years - 13%
over 70 years - 5%

South K Schools

South K has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, and elementary special programs. There are 9 public schools and 7 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Gifted/Talented Program.

Public Schools

9

Catholic Schools

7

Public

Catholic

Having Fun in South K

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in South K feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 12 parks in this neighbourhood, with 34 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

12

Number of Recreation Facilities

34

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 7
Basketball Courts - 4
Ball Diamonds - 6
Sports Fields - 6
Winter Sports Facilities - 2
Sports Courts - 2
Trails - 7

Getting Around in South K

There are 14 transit stops in South K. In South K, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 83%
Commute to another city - 15%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 93%
Transit - 3%
Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 53%
30 to 44 minutes - 18%
45 to 59 minutes - 3%
60 minutes and over - 5%
Less than 15 minutes - 18%

Work and Education in South K

In this neighbourhood, 43% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 79% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 2%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 2%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 13%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 18%
$200,000 and over - 15%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 20%
Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 16%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Health care and social assistance - 15%
Educational services - 12%
Retail trade - 10%

Employment

Employed - 66% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

South K Homes

In South K, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 26% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.