Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, View Royal has a population of around 11,575 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of View Royal has increased by 11.21%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 10,408 | 11,575 | +11.21% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.15% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, View Royal's population is projected to reach approximately 12,873 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 898.33 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 11,575 | 12,873 | 898.33 |
This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.
Population By Genders
The male population of View Royal is around 5,520 while the female population is around 6,055.
Of the 11,575 total population in View Royal, the largest gender is female with around 6,055 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 5,520 | 6,055 | +8.84% |
Is View Royal a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how View Royal compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against British Columbia, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.
Employment & Economy
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Other Towns Near View Royal
- Sidney (22.3 km)
- Lake Cowichan (61.8 km)
- Ladysmith (66.4 km)
- Nanaimo Town 1 (85.9 km)
Population by Age Characteristics
View Royal has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 50 to 54 years old, accounting for 7.40% of the total population. The town median age is 44.80.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 to 54 years | 425 7.70% | 425 7.00% | 0.00% | 855 7.40% |
| 60 to 64 years | 405 7.30% | 450 7.40% | 10.00% | 855 7.40% |
| 35 to 39 years | 415 7.50% | 435 7.20% | 4.60% | 850 7.30% |
| 40 to 44 years | 425 7.70% | 425 7.00% | 0.00% | 850 7.30% |
| 55 to 59 years | 385 7.00% | 465 7.70% | 17.20% | 850 7.30% |
| 65 to 69 years | 390 7.10% | 460 7.60% | 15.22% | 845 7.30% |
| 30 to 34 years | 375 6.80% | 390 6.40% | 3.85% | 770 6.70% |
| 45 to 49 years | 350 6.30% | 405 6.70% | 13.58% | 755 6.50% |
| 70 to 74 years | 335 6.10% | 345 5.70% | 2.90% | 685 5.90% |
| 25 to 29 years | 330 6.00% | 350 5.80% | 5.71% | 680 5.90% |
| 10 to 14 years | 290 5.30% | 275 4.50% | 5.17% | 565 4.90% |
| 20 to 24 years | 280 5.10% | 275 4.50% | 1.79% | 555 4.80% |
| 5 to 9 years | 235 4.30% | 320 5.30% | 26.56% | 550 4.80% |
| 15 to 19 years | 245 4.40% | 270 4.50% | 9.26% | 520 4.50% |
| 0 to 4 years | 250 4.50% | 260 4.30% | 3.85% | 510 4.40% |
| 75 to 79 years | 165 3.00% | 250 4.10% | 34.00% | 425 3.70% |
| 80 to 84 years | 125 2.30% | 120 2.00% | 4.00% | 245 2.10% |
| 85 years and over | 95 1.70% | 125 2.10% | 24.00% | 220 1.90% |
| 85 to 89 years | 75 1.40% | 80 1.30% | 6.25% | 155 1.30% |
| 90 to 94 years | 15 0.30% | 35 0.60% | 57.14% | 55 0.50% |
| Median age of the population | 44 44.00% | 45 45.20% | 2.21% | 45 44.80% |
Broader Age Groups
If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 65.10% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 20.90% and 14.10%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in View Royal are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of the population | 43.50% | 44.10% | 43.80% |
| 65 years and over | 20.10% | 21.60% | 20.90% |
| 0 to 14 years | 14.00% | 14.10% | 14.10% |
Photos of Places & Sceneries in View Royal
Population of View Royal by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of View Royal is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. View Royal is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.
The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are English, which accounts for 30.67% of the total population, followed by Scottish (23.21%), Irish (17.00%), German (12.47%), and Canadian (10.70%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Ukrainian, British Isles, Dutch, and Polish.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 30.86% | 30.61% | 30.67% |
| Scottish | 25.14% | 21.50% | 23.21% |
| Irish | 16.42% | 17.62% | 17.00% |
| German | 12.20% | 12.65% | 12.47% |
| Canadian | 10.79% | 10.62% | 10.70% |
| French | 9.47% | 8.77% | 9.10% |
| Ukrainian | 6.10% | 6.16% | 6.13% |
| British Isles | 5.25% | 6.41% | 5.95% |
| Dutch | 4.78% | 4.64% | 4.75% |
| Polish | 4.32% | 3.79% | 4.04% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of View Royal's population profile.
About 18.4% of View Royal's population are immigrants (2,070 people).
The top countries of origin for View Royal's immigrant population are United Kingdom (400), India (290), Philippines (145), United States of America (120), China (115).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 400 |
| India | 290 |
| Philippines | 145 |
| United States of America | 120 |
| China | 115 |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 1,960 of View Royal's population live in a 2 persons. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 19.95% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 14.20% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.10%, 5.95%, and 2.80%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 1,960 | 19.95% |
| 1 person | 1,395 | 14.20% |
| 3 persons | 700 | 7.10% |
| 4 persons | 585 | 5.95% |
| 5 or more persons | 275 | 2.80% |
Income in View Royal
Analyzing income distribution in View Royal can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within View Royal is $50,400.
A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.
Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.
Most of View Royal population or around 1,755 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 1,220 and 1,180 people, respectively.
Household Income
The View Royal's median household income is $98,000, according to 2020 data.
Above national average View Royal's median household income is 14,000 dollars above the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).
The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.
Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.
Education Levels in View Royal
This data sheds light on the distribution of View Royal residents across educational milestones.
Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.
67.50% or most of the View Royal population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.95% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 24.25% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 8.25% has No certificate, diploma or degree.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 4,820 | 5,765 | 10,580 | 67.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2,350 | 2,940 | 5,285 | 33.95% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 1,910 | 2,020 | 3,945 | 24.25% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 760 | 630 | 1,385 | 8.25% |
Above national average 34.0% of View Royal's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in View Royal
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in View Royal. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 3.63% which is pretty low.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 61.12% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.63% |
Working as an Employee
The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of View Royal's population (around 74.90%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 455 men and 390 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 845.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 455 | 390 | 845 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The View Royal industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in View Royal is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
View Royal has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (17%) works in the public administration sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 15%, followed by Retail trade at 12%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 570 | 500 | 17% |
| Health care and social assistance | 205 | 745 | 15% |
| Retail trade | 370 | 380 | 12% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 290 | 200 | 8% |
| Construction | 370 | 65 | 7% |
| Educational services | 140 | 295 | 7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 135 | 255 | 6% |
| Finance and insurance | 95 | 150 | 4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 180 | 60 | 4% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 165 | 70 | 4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 135 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 150 | 45 | 3% |
| Information and cultural industries | 80 | 45 | 2% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 75 | 55 | 2% |
| Wholesale trade | 70 | 15 | 1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 50 | 1% |
| Utilities | 25 | 0 | 0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 10 | 0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where View Royal residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in View Royal: Public administration (17%), Health care and social assistance (15%), -45 Retail trade (12%)
Top occupation categories in View Royal: Sales and service occupations (24%), Business, finance and administration occupations (19%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (16%)
Places of Work
The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 1,700 | 1,910 | 3,610 | 61.20% |
| Worked at home | 705 | 815 | 1,520 | 25.80% |
| No fixed workplace address | 515 | 230 | 745 | 12.60% |
| Worked outside Canada | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0.30% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how View Royal residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.
The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of View Royal residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of View Royal spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 15 to 29 minutes | 47.50% |
| Less than 15 minutes | 32.70% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 13.70% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 3.20% |
| 60 minutes and over | 2.80% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in View Royalshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.
Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into View Royal's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
Language Spoken
The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.
English is the most spoken official language in View Royal. About 11,255 people living in the province speak English, 205 people speak French, 75 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 30 people speak English and French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 11,255 |
| French | 205 |
| Neither English nor French | 75 |
| English and French | 30 |
Mother Tongue & Home Language
Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| English | 82.5% | 91.4% |
| Non-official languages | 13.3% | 6.2% |
| French | 1.8% | 0.5% |
Religion
View Royal is predominantly Christian. About 3,890 of its population is Christian (1,725 males and 1,725 females).
The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 1.7% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Sikh, both represent 1.6% and 1.5% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.8% of the population.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 34.5% |
| Islam | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% |
Points of Interest in View Royal
Hospitals
Schools
Parks
- Chancellor Park
- Evans Park
- Herm Williams Park
- Goy Park
- Calvert Park
- Knollwood Park
- Newstead Park
- Aldersmith Park
- Chalmers Court Park
- Evelyn Heights Park
- Francis View Park
- Stoneridge Wetland Park
- Danbrook Park
- Strawberry Knoll Park
- Cornerstone Park
- Goldie Park
- Hansen Park
- Selwyn Falls Park North
- Selwyn Falls Park South
- Sunshine Park
- Windman Park
- Sunkist Park
- Jalan Park
- Welland Legacy Park
- Kelvin Grove Park
- Rainville Leckfield Trail
- Jeanine Park
- Bellamy Park
- Tacon Park
- Charlton Park
- Bellamy Park
- Wynwood Park
- Glacier Ridge Park
- Crossroad Park
- Toth Park
- Robin Hill Park
- Crystalview Park
- Nugget Park
- Ruby Court Park
- Selica Park
- Atkins Park
- Chan Streamside Park
- Millstream South Park
- Glencairn Park
- Price Park
- Burchill Park
- Lime Kiln Park
Libraries
Community Centres
Places to Visit in View Royal
Museums
- CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum - NAD20
- CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum - NAD29
- Craigflower Manor
- Craigflower Schoolhouse
Attractions
Historic Sites
- Lime Kiln
- Craigflower Manor
- Craigflower Schoolhouse
- Esquimalt Naval Sites
- The Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC)
- Hatley Park
- Victoria-Esquimalt Fortifications
- HMS Warspite
- HMCS Royal Roads
- The Founding of the Canadian Naval Service
- Journey's End
Stadiums
Green Spaces in View Royal
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Chancellor Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Evans Park | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| Herm Williams Park | Parks | 0.8 ha |
| Goy Park | Parks | 6.3 ha |
| Calvert Park | Parks | 10.1 ha |
| Knollwood Park | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| Newstead Park | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| Aldersmith Park | Parks | 0.8 ha |
| Chalmers Court Park | Parks | 0.2 ha |
| Evelyn Heights Park | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| Francis View Park | Parks | 0.4 ha |
| Stoneridge Wetland Park | Parks | 0.4 ha |
| Danbrook Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Strawberry Knoll Park | Parks | 2.3 ha |
| Cornerstone Park | Parks | 0.0 ha |
| Goldie Park | Parks | 1.6 ha |
| Hansen Park | Parks | 0.5 ha |
| Selwyn Falls Park North | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| Selwyn Falls Park South | Parks | 0.0 ha |
| Sunshine Park | Parks | 0.0 ha |
| Windman Park | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| Sunkist Park | Parks | 0.2 ha |
| Jalan Park | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| Welland Legacy Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Kelvin Grove Park | Parks | 1.0 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Frequently Asked Questions about View Royal
According to the 2021 census, View Royal has a population of approximately 11,575 people.
Between 2016 and 2021, the population of View Royal increased by 11.21%.
View Royal has a population density of approximately 807.60 people per square kilometre.
View Royal covers a land area of approximately 14.33 km².
The median age of the population in View Royal is 44.80 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in View Royal is English.
The median household income in View Royal is $98,000, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in View Royal.
Christian is the predominant religion in View Royal.
Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.