Austin West Real Estate & Houses for Sale

People who prefer a relaxed atmosphere will enjoy Austin West. This part of the city is very quiet, as the streets are very peaceful. Lastly, a lot of locations within the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to green spaces, including Hart Highlands Ski Hill and Volunteer Park, since there are about 20 of them close by for residents to discover.

Transportation

Cars are a very good transportation option in Austin West. Coming across a parking spot is easy. In contrast, the public transit system in Austin West is rather poor. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. Austin West is not very bicycling-friendly as there are few bike lanes, and there are quite a few hills. Most homes for sale in this area are located in places that are also not very well-suited for those who like to travel by walking since very few common errands can be run without a car.

Housing

The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of Austin West is an important part of its character. Roughly 45% of properties in this part of Prince George were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1990s and the 2000s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About 80% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 20% are renters.

Services

The closest supermarket in Austin West is usually only a reasonably short trip away. There are also a few restaurants in this neighbourhood. When it comes to education, in this part of the city, families will usually be able to access daycares without the need to get in a car. However, there are only a few high schools in Austin West and consequently they can be a rather long trip away. Likewise, this part of Prince George does not have any primary schools.