Overview
Fairfield & Rockland Population: 13,187 (according to general consensus based on Victoria BC Stats)
Condominium Benchmark Price: $608,000 (as of Nov 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Townhouse Benchmark Price: $1,362,500 (as of Nov 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Single Family Home Benchmark Price: $1,511,787 (as of Nov 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Accessibility: Fairfield has a Walk Score of 78 and a Public Transit Score of 62, while Rockland has a Walk Score of 70 and a Public Transit Score of 61 (good public transportation). Plenty of public transit routes connect Fairfield/Rockland residents to other areas of the Greater Victoria area as well as the airport in Saanich and the ferry terminal in Sidney.
Proximity: Within 6-8 minutes’ drive to Victoria’s downtown core. | Within 20 – 37 minutes walking or 8-12 minutes cycling distance to Victoria’s downtown core. | Within 7-9 minutes’ drive to Victoria’s Jubilee Hospital. | Within 34 minutes’ drive to Victoria Airport and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. | Within 4-7 minutes’ drive to Seaplane and Clipper Ferry terminals.
Lifestyle
This community features its own little retail districts and excellent cafes and dining, making it unnecessary, albeit easy, to make your way downtown for even more. Easy access to Downtown Victoria or neighbouring Oak Bay via public transit, bicycle, car or even on foot.
A beautiful mix of well cared for old and modern homes and apartment buildings. No matter where you live in Fairfield/Rockland, your home is only a short stroll away from large public parks and beaches. A very sociable and welcoming community. Running into neighbours and familiar faces on Dallas Road Trail or the busy Cook Street Village is the weekend norm.
Walkability & Bikeability
Fairfield has a Walkscore of 78, making it the 4th most walkable district of Victoria. Rockland has a Walkscore of 70, making it the 12th most walkable district of Victoria. Stroll or cycle to downtown Victoria via the paved Dallas Road Trail and the bike lanes on Fort Street.
Pet-Friendly
Several parks, trails, beaches and open spaces with designated on-leash and off-leash areas for dogs. Dallas Road Trail’s dog-off-leash area is a popular destination for dog owners from all areas of Victoria.
Family-Friendly
Access to parks, outdoor green space, designated areas for walking and bicycle riding, low-traffic neighbourhoods and nearby public schools make Fernwood an accommodating homestead for families.
Senior-Friendly
Outdoor amenities and activities, from parks with paved walkways and outdoor seating, to public transit and the conveniently-accessible Cook Street Village and Fairfield Village grocery and retail districts. Much of the Fairfield/Rockland community features low-traffic neighbourhoods and paved sidewalks.