Neighbourhood Snapshot
Dunbar-Southlands
West Side, Metro Vancouver, BC
Hood Score 72/100
Dunbar is Vancouver's benchmark family neighbourhood on the west side — Lord Byng Secondary, Pacific Spirit Park, and Dunbar Village combine to create exceptional family livability. Demand is structural: buyers consistently pay a premium for Dunbar addresses, and supply is extremely limited.
Core & Lifestyle Scores
| 🔒 Safety | 88 | |
| 🎓 Schools | 86 | |
| 🚇 Transit | 64 | |
| 🌳 Green Space | 86 | |
| 🛒 Walkability | 70 | |
| 🤝 Community | 82 | |
| 👶 Family Life | 90 | |
| 🐕 Pet Friendly | 84 | |
| 🏃 Active Living | 82 | |
| 🍽️ Dining | 62 | |
| ☕ Café Culture | 64 | |
| 🎭 Arts & Culture | 56 | |
| 🌙 Nightlife | 32 | |
| 🚲 Cycling | 66 | |
| 🧘 Wellness | 74 |
Neighbourhood Signals
- Lord Byng Secondary — consistently one of BC's top-ranked public secondary schools.
- Pacific Spirit Regional Park — 764-hectare park with 55km of trails bordering the neighbourhood.
- Dunbar Village shopping district — walkable local amenities along Dunbar Street.
- Extremely safe — one of Vancouver's lowest crime rate areas.
- No SkyTrain access — bus-dependent transit is the main limitation for commuters.
- Limited condo/rental supply — strong ownership demand, few renter options.
Schools Nearby
- Lord Byng Secondary (86/100)
- Kerrisdale Elementary (84/100)
- Ecole Jules-Verne (82/100)
Transit Access
- 🚇 Dunbar Bus (16)
- 🚇 41st Ave Bus (41)
- 🚇 49th Ave Bus (49)
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