Living in Campbell River
Campbell River is a large place in British Columbia, Canada, home to 33,430 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 8%, #123 of 1,721), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 10%, #233 of 2,508), climate-conscious movers (top 40%, #757 of 1,899).
See Campbell River on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Campbell River
- The landscape belongs to Vancouver Island.
- It is right on the coast of the Queen Charlotte Strait.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 04 min and sets around 1:21; in late June it sets around 6:34.
How Campbell River ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Canada. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional data: official figures on affordability, education and family and jobs and economy, population and geography, with the other criteria modelled from population and location.
| Profile | Score | In Canada | In British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 26 | #1,187 of 1,561 | #109 of 292 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 62 | #123 of 1,721 | #110 of 324 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 49 | #937 of 1,176 | #186 of 230 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 33 | #1,290 of 1,899 | #70 of 348 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 6 | #1,071 of 1,176 | #217 of 230 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 55 | #1,232 of 2,661 | #128 of 464 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #1,726 of 2,508 | #337 of 441 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 58 | #233 of 2,508 | #124 of 441 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #1,360 of 2,661 | #90 of 464 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #1,243 of 2,508 | #284 of 441 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 30 | #1,737 of 2,923 | #358 of 510 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #757 of 1,899 | #60 of 348 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #534 of 1,224 | #149 of 310 | Map |
| Business owner | 1 | #1,681 of 1,899 | #326 of 348 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Courtenay 41 km
- Comox 43 km
- Powell River 55 km
- Port Alberni 92 km
- Qualicum Beach 94 km
- Parksville 102 km
- Nanoose Bay 112 km
- Sechelt 123 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.