The
population of Colwood is14,560 (1998).
Population
projected for 2010 is 27,157 inhabitants.
The
area of land defined as Colwood is 20.68 sq. km.
Population
density is 704 people per sq. km.
The
average house price (Jan - Mar 1999) in Colwood is $198,421.
The
average household income in Colwood is $56,296.
Neighbourhoods: Colwood Corners,
Colwood Lake, Gravel Pit, Hatley Park, Lagoon, Latoria, Royal Roads,
Sun Ridge, Triangle, Wishart North, Wishart South.
As part of the Western Communities, Colwood is expected to
experience significant growth in the coming years. One factor in
its growth may be affordable housing, however residents and business
people state that its the area's high quality of life that makes
Colwood such a great place to live and work. Colwood tends to
have a small town feel to it yet offers many urban amenities to
its citizens. Probably the best known landmark in the area is
Royal Roads University and Hatley Castle with its beautiful gardens.
Nearby is the Esquimalt Lagoon and Fort Rodd Hill.
