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Living in Sussex

Sussex is a city in Canada. Sussex had a population of 4,505 at the end of 2022. Sussex registered an unemployment rate of 11.36% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the foreign population in Sussex numbered 50.

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

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 Sussex.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The dwelling count was 2,219 at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings2,219 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,065 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 50 people of 4,505 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Sussex is 11.4%. 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%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–12Sussex 11.4%51 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 rate47.3 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,518 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official
Unemployment rate11.36 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Sussex's nearest airport was YSJ, 54 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km54 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYSJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 13.92 · Feb 12.83 · Mar 19.33 · Apr 18.83 · May 23.82 · Jun 27.69 · Jul 28.73 · Aug 28.62 · Sep 29.16 · Oct 22.66 · Nov 17.66 · Dec 14.6 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -28.65 · Feb -27.92 · Mar -23.12 · Apr -11.97 · May -3.19 · Jun 0.25 · Jul 8.26 · Aug 7.06 · Sep 2.24 · Oct -3.81 · Nov -14.11 · Dec -25.46 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -7.5 · Feb -6.65 · Mar -2.32 · Apr 3.63 · May 9.2 · Jun 14.04 · Jul 17.64 · Aug 17.56 · Sep 14.23 · Oct 8.71 · Nov 2.72 · Dec -3.31 °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
Beausoleil4,332 residentsGibsons4,917 residentsFlin Flon4,940 residentsMill Bay4,949 residentsSainte-Anne-de-Bellevue4,984 residentsSaint-Joseph-de-Beauce5,035 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2021, the city's area measured 8.9 km². The household count for Sussex was 2,065 at the end of 2021. The city recorded a population density of 498.9 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Sussex residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.9%Foreign residents 1.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area8.9 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area8.9 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share1.95 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents50 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density498.9 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population4,505 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Sussex by year, residents4,1994,3094,4184,528200120052009201520224,505residents

Population rose 5.3% between 2001 and 2022, from 4,278 to 4,505.

Is Sussex 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 worker43%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 32–54%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Student52%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 40–64%
Family45%strong on family, weak on safety · range 33–57%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Foreign residents50 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population4,505 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings2,219 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate47.3 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,518 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate11.36 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,065 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate53 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sussex 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 Sussex?

The median gross salary is 1,518 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Sussex?

The unemployment rate is 11.36 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Sussex?

The published population is 4,505 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Sussex?

50 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Sussex a good place to live?

Sussex 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). Sussex, Canada: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/sussex/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Sussex, Canada: salary, jobs, climate},
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  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/sussex/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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

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