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Living in Mill Bay

Mill Bay is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. Mill Bay had a population of 4,949 at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the unemployment rate in Mill Bay was 7%. Population density was 100.6 people per km² at the end of 2021.

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

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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 Mill Bay.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

At the end of 2021, the dwelling count totalled 2,166.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Mill Bay yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings2,166 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,036 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Work and income

At the end of 2021, the employment rate stood at 51.4%.

What is the unemployment rate in Mill Bay?

The unemployment rate is 7 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca9

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Mill Bay is 7.0%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8Mill Bay 7.0%103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate51.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,240 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca8Official
Unemployment rate7 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021www150.statcan.gc.ca9Official

Public employment service

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

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Mill Bay. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Mill Bay's nearest airport was YYJ, 9 km away and offered 8 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count8 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km9 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYYJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Mill Bay. 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

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

For newcomers to Canada.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Mill Bay.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Mill Bay?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.8 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.82 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Mill Bay annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.8PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in CanadaAnnual PM2.5 in Mill Bay is 4.8 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Canada per band2 cities: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³21–216 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³162–333 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³333–413 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³134–5Mill Bay 4.812 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–61 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–71 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–81 city: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³18–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–102 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³210–111 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–142 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³215–163 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³316–171 city: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³117–181 city: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³120–211 city: 40 µg/m³ to under 41 µg/m³140–41

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.82 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 11.89 · Feb 12.55 · Mar 18.14 · Apr 24.16 · May 27.44 · Jun 29.48 · Jul 34.03 · Aug 30.46 · Sep 27.8 · Oct 20.87 · Nov 15.65 · Dec 13.25 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -9.91 · Feb -7.28 · Mar -4.2 · Apr 0.16 · May 2.15 · Jun 5.86 · Jul 8.08 · Aug 8.63 · Sep 5.54 · Oct 0.1 · Nov -9.36 · Dec -10.12 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 4.26 · Feb 4.27 · Mar 5.73 · Apr 7.85 · May 11.13 · Jun 13.34 · Jul 16 · Aug 16.38 · Sep 13.97 · Oct 9.88 · Nov 6.27 · Dec 3.99 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Flin Flon4,940 residentsGibsons4,917 residentsSainte-Anne-de-Bellevue4,984 residentsSaint-Joseph-de-Beauce5,035 residentsMarystown5,132 residentsMetchosin5,142 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2021, the city's area measured 49.2 km². At the end of 2021, Mill Bay had 2,035 households.

How many people live in Mill Bay?

The published population was 4,949 people in May 2021. Source: Statistics Canada6

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area49.21 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area49.21 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density100.6 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population4,949 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Is Mill Bay 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 worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student53%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 41–65%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 37–61%
Retirement54%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–68%
Population4,949 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings2,166 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate51.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,240 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate7 %31 Dec 2021Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
PM2.5 — annual mean4.82 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,035 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate55.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

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

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

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

How many people live in Mill Bay?

The published population was 4,949 people in May 2021. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Mill Bay?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.8 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Mill Bay?

The unemployment rate is 7 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the typical salary around Mill Bay?

The median gross salary is 2,240 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

Is Mill Bay a good place to live?

Mill Bay 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.

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Sources

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  1. data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-26
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-05
  7. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  8. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27
  9. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-26

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