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In Bay Roberts, unemployment is 14.4% (2021).

At the end of 2022, Bay Roberts had a population of 6,085. At the end of 2021, unemployment in Bay Roberts reached 14.42%. Bay Roberts had a foreign population of 20 at the end of 2021.

Last checked 2026-09-2615 sources

Population6,085people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (region)2,113EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate14.42%country median 8.4% — 72% aboveOfficial source · Statistics Canada
Recorded crime7,222incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025District figureOfficial source · Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police

Higher unemployment than 95% of Canadian cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 74% of Canadian cities that publish it.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Bay Roberts?

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Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bay Roberts.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The city had 2,803 dwellings at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent figure is published for Bay Roberts. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Bay Roberts recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€50
Mobile plan, 10 GB€24
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited49.79 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Bell Fibe 500 home internet1Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB24.27 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Public Mobile 50GB plan6Official · national market
Dwellings2,803 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Is Bay Roberts a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 36–58%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on education · range 42–62%
Student47%strong on cost, weak on education · range 35–59%
Family45%strong on family, weak on education · range 33–57%
Retirement56%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–70%

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Bay Roberts?

The unemployment rate is about 14.4 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 14.42 % · Statistics Canada10
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Bay Roberts is 14.4%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)2,113 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca13Official
Unemployment rate14.42 %country median 8.4%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bay Roberts. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

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Safety

How safe is Bay Roberts?

Police recorded about 7,222 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police2

Recorded crime across major citiesBay Roberts highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Bay Roberts highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Winnipeg7,894
Edmonton7,108
Halifax6,020
Vancouver5,438
Calgary4,796
London4,743
Québec4,630
Ottawa4,298
Hamilton4,257
Toronto4,177
Gatineau3,756
Montreal3,674
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents7,222 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police2Official · county

Mobility and administration

Bay Roberts's nearest airport was YYT, 39 km away and offered 13 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport13 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Distance to the nearest major airport39 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)YYT3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bay Roberts. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

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Climate and air quality

Bay Roberts's monthly mean temperatures were −3.4°C in January and 15.6°C in July.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 9.92 · Feb 9.85 · Mar 10.89 · Apr 16.7 · May 20.93 · Jun 24.97 · Jul 26.51 · Aug 26.68 · Sep 27.53 · Oct 20.88 · Nov 15.64 · Dec 13.5 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -17.5 · Feb -18.75 · Mar -17.04 · Apr -9.87 · May -3.83 · Jun -1.53 · Jul 4.51 · Aug 5.75 · Sep 1.43 · Oct -2.67 · Nov -5.97 · Dec -15.8 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -3.36 · Feb -3.65 · Mar -1.84 · Apr 1.91 · May 5.71 · Jun 10.31 · Jul 15.6 · Aug 16.39 · Sep 13.03 · Oct 8.3 · Nov 3.75 · Dec -0.55 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid

Population and city profile

The total area of Bay Roberts was 24.5 km² at the end of 2021. Bay Roberts had a population density of 243.7 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Bay Roberts?

The published population was 6,085 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada9

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area24.51 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Foreign-resident share0.34 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Foreign residents20 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Population density243.7 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Population6,085 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada9Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population rose 14.5% between 2001 and 2022, from 5,316 to 6,085.

Alternatives for people set on Bay Roberts

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Blainville as a Bay Roberts alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1583 km, better on 3 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 11.7% Blainville vs 0.3% Bay Roberts+3347%
  • Residents: 62,700 Blainville vs 6,085 Bay Roberts+930%
  • Unemployment: 5.6% Blainville vs 14.4% Bay Roberts−61%
  • Median gross pay, region: €2,789 Blainville vs €2,113 Bay Roberts+32%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,099 Blainville vs 7,222 Bay Robertsno percentage
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Cities near Bay Roberts

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in Canada

Other cities in Canada to compare with Bay Roberts, nearest in population first.

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Lac-Brome6,093 residentsAlmonte6,098 residentsRedcliff6,104 residentsMelfort6,060 residentsSaint-Césaire6,060 residentsPetrolia6,129 residents

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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bay Roberts when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Bay Roberts?

The published population was 6,085 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

How safe is Bay Roberts?

Police recorded about 7,222 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police.

What is the unemployment rate in Bay Roberts?

The unemployment rate is about 14.4 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Bay Roberts?

The median gross salary is 2,113 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Bay Roberts?

20 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Bay Roberts a good place to live?

Bay Roberts may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Bay Roberts?

Conception Bay South is near Bay Roberts. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  title = {Bay Roberts, Canada: population, salary, cost of living},
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  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Public Mobile 50GB plan publicmobile.ca · checked 2026-09-15
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