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Neighbourhood Profile: A Diverse Community

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Postal Code : V3V 1K8  Census Tract : 9330186.08 Total Population : 6,604 Neighbourhood Description : A part of Surrey Centre that spans across 126th Street to King George Boulevard.  1. A "Packed" Neighbourhood.  With only 6,604 residents, the population density of this neighbourhood reached 5,067.5 people per square kilometre in 2021, compared to the modest number of 918 residents per square kilometre of the Vancouver CMA.  This number represents the new surging flow of immigrants welcomed to the region in recent years. Furthermore, the crowded population reflects its location in downtown Surrey.  2. A Major "Minority" Neighbourhood 82.5% of the total population of this Census Tract are visible minorities making it one of the most diverse communities across the CMA. Such a proportion makes the decent rate, 54.5%, of Vancouver CMA pale in comparison.  The residents of this neighbourhood consist of mainly South Asian people. This is not a surprise as t...