Population, rivers and weather
With a projected growth rate of one per cent per year, Burnaby has a bright future.
As the third largest city in B.C., Burnaby occupies just over three per cent of Metro Vancouver’s land area and accounts for about 10% of the region’s population. As of the three cities nestled next to Vancouver, growth will not be an issue.
As of 2021, Burnaby’s population was estimated to be about 249,000. By 2031, Burnaby is projected to reach reach a population of 314,000, growing an average 1.6% per year. From 2031 to 2041, Burnaby is projected to grow another 1% per year and reach 345,000.
Geographical boundaries
Burnaby stretches from Boundary Road in the west to Lougheed Highway in the North to North Road in the East to 10th Avenue in the south then to Marine Way in the south then west back towards Boundary Road.
Parks and Rivers
Central Park, Robert Burnaby Park, Kensington Park, Burnaby Mountain, Still Creek, the Brunette River, Burnaby Lake, Deer Lake, Squint Lake, and Barnet Marine Park.
Climate
Located at an elevation of 59.92 meters above sea level, Burnaby has a Marine west coast, warm summer climate. It sees a yearly temperature of 9.57ºC which makes it 7.48% higher than Canada’s averages.
Burnaby typically receives about 82.4 millimeters of precipitation and has 53.46 rainy days annually. Umbrellas are a staple to all residents.
Population
Some fun stats regarding Burnaby’s population distribution.
Total population — 249,125
The average age of the population is 42 years of age with the median being 40.4.
Income:
When broken down, those who earn an income sits at just over 206,670 with those who do not at 6,805.
With total income 206,670
Under $10,000 (including loss) 24,885
$10,000 to $19,999 24,795
$20,000 to $29,999 32,485
$30,000 to $39,999 24,960
$40,000 to $49,999 21,115
$50,000 to $59,999 17,535
$60,000 to $69,999 13,865
$70,000 to $79,999 10,615
$80,000 to $89,999 8,475
$90,000 to $99,999 6,655
$100,000 and over 21,285
$100,000 to $149,999 14,360
$150,000 and over 6,920
