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Living in Sooke

Sooke is one of the cities recorded in Canada. At the end of 2022, Sooke had a population of 15,991. At the end of 2021, unemployment in Sooke reached 6.7%. A foreign population count of 1,750 was recorded at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Sooke?

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 Sooke.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

In Sooke, 21.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent21.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Dwellings6,431 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings6,129 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Sooke?

The unemployment rate is 6.7 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada10

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Sooke is 6.7%. 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%1196–8Sooke 6.7%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 rate57.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,166 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca13Official
Unemployment rate6.7 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Sooke's nearest airport was YWH, 27 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km27 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYWH3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

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

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Sooke?

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
Sooke 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 Sooke 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/m³134–5Sooke 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
Summerside15,993 residentsPort Elgin15,908 residentsSainte-Anne-des-Plaines15,861 residentsKenora15,766 residentsWest Nipissing15,744 residentsCowansville16,304 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 56.6 km² at the end of 2021. The household count for Sooke was 6,130 at the end of 2021. The population's median age was 44.8 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Sooke?

The published population was 15,991 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Sooke residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport89.1%Foreign residents 10.9%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area56.6 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
City area56.6 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Foreign-resident share11.69 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents1,750 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density266.6 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Population15,991 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Sooke by year, residents8,56011,22013,88116,5412001200520092015202215,991residents

Population rose 75.5% between 2001 and 2022, from 9,110 to 15,991.

Is Sooke 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 work, weak on safety · range 35–55%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–62%
Student51%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Family47%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 36–58%
Retirement51%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 38–64%
Foreign residents1,750 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population15,991 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent21.7 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings6,431 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate57.6 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,166 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 abroad11.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Households6,130 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Labour force participation rate61.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median age44.8 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sooke 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 Sooke?

The published population was 15,991 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Sooke?

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 Sooke?

The unemployment rate is 6.7 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Sooke?

The median gross salary is 2,166 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Sooke?

1,750 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Sooke a good place to live?

Sooke 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Sooke, Canada: rent, salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/sooke/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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