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Living in Qualicum Beach

Qualicum Beach is one of the cities recorded in Canada. At the end of 2022, Qualicum Beach had a population of 9,397. An unemployment rate of 7.82% was measured at the end of 2021. A foreign population count of 1,795 was recorded at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Qualicum Beach?

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 Qualicum Beach.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Renter households in Qualicum Beach spending 30% or more on housing totalled 17.4% at the end of 2021. The dwelling count was 4,763 at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent17.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Dwellings4,763 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings4,435 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

19.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,795 people of 9,397 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

The employment rate was 31.9% at the end of 2021. Labour force participation in Qualicum Beach stood at 34.5% at the end of 2021.

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Qualicum Beach is 7.8%. 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%1196–8Qualicum Beach 7.8%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 rate31.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,888 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca11Official
Unemployment rate7.82 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Qualicum Beach. 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 Qualicum Beach. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataXQU3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Qualicum Beach. 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 Qualicum Beach.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 11.37 · Feb 12.72 · Mar 20.43 · Apr 25.55 · May 27.95 · Jun 29.48 · Jul 33.44 · Aug 30.62 · Sep 28.21 · Oct 20.95 · Nov 15.54 · Dec 12.61 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -8.63 · Feb -6.55 · Mar -4.59 · Apr 0.95 · May 3.72 · Jun 7.38 · Jul 9.81 · Aug 9.56 · Sep 6.64 · Oct 1.02 · Nov -8.68 · Dec -7.9 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 4.53 · Feb 4.53 · Mar 6.12 · Apr 8.76 · May 12.85 · Jun 15.42 · Jul 18.26 · Aug 18.39 · Sep 15.24 · Oct 10.56 · Nov 6.64 · Dec 4.19 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Bridgewater9,376 residentsSmiths Falls9,376 residentsLadysmith9,334 residentsContrecoeur9,480 residentsThe Blue Mountains9,290 residentsOlds9,542 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 18 km² at the end of 2021. The household count for Qualicum Beach was 4,435 at the end of 2021. The population's median age was 67.5 years at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Qualicum Beach residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport80.9%Foreign residents19.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area17.98 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area17.98 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share20.46 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents1,795 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density517.5 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population9,397 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Qualicum Beach by year, residents8,0028,5019,0019,500200120052009201520229,397residents

Population rose 15.9% between 2001 and 2022, from 8,105 to 9,397.

International community in Qualicum Beach

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data1,795100.0%
Europe1,39577.7%
United Kingdom99555.4%
Americas18010.0%
Other places of birth in Europe1709.5%
United States of America1608.9%
Asia1156.4%
Germany1055.8%
Netherlands603.3%
Africa553.1%
Oceania and other places of birth502.8%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Philippines351.9%
South Africa, Republic of301.7%
Other places of birth in Africa201.1%
India201.1%
Other places of birth in Asia201.1%
Jamaica150.8%
Italy150.8%
Poland150.8%
China150.8%
France100.6%
Hungary100.6%
Iran100.6%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source6

Citizenship

Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data8,780100.0%
Canadian citizens8,55097.4%
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over7,75588.3%
Canadian citizens aged under 188009.1%
Not Canadian citizens2302.6%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source6

Language spoken at home

Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data8,925100.0%
Single responses8,89099.6%
Official languages8,80098.6%
English8,78098.4%
Non-official languages901.0%
Non-Indigenous languages901.0%
Indo-European languages400.4%
Multiple responses350.4%
English and non-official language(s)300.3%
French250.3%
Sino-Tibetan languages200.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Germanic languages200.2%
Korean200.2%
Chinese languages100.1%
Mandarin100.1%
Balto-Slavic languages100.1%
Slavic languages100.1%
High German languages100.1%
German100.1%
Low Saxon-Low Franconian languages100.1%
Indo-Iranian languages100.1%
Indo-Aryan languages100.1%
Punjabi (Panjabi)100.1%
English and French50.1%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)50.1%
Dutch50.1%
Iranian languages50.1%
Persian languages50.1%
Italic (Romance) languages50.1%
Italian50.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source6

Is Qualicum Beach 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 worker45%strong on housing, weak on air quality · range 35–55%
Skilled employee52%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 43–61%
Student53%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Family48%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 37–59%
Retirement54%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 41–67%
Foreign residents1,795 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population9,397 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent17.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings4,763 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate31.9 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,888 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad20.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Households4,435 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate34.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median age67.5 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Qualicum Beach 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.

What is the typical salary around Qualicum Beach?

The median gross salary is 1,888 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Qualicum Beach?

The unemployment rate is 7.82 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Qualicum Beach?

The published population is 9,397 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Qualicum Beach?

1,795 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Qualicum Beach a good place to live?

Qualicum Beach 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.

How many people born in Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data live in Qualicum Beach?

The official country of birth distribution records 1,795 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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