Lake Country

Community Population: 15,996 (2019)

Student Population (0-17): 3,086 (2019)

Student Enrolment: 2,064 (2019)

Schools: 3 Elementary, 1 Secondary

Lake Country Family of Schools

The 2016 Census recorded 12,922 persons living in the District of Lake Country. The percentage change from 2011 to 2016 was 10.4% or 2.08% per year. In 2016, the average household size was 2.5 persons and the average age was 42.4 years.

Population

  • The 2016 Census recorded 12,922 persons living in the District of Lake Country. The percentage change from 2011 to 2016 was 10.4% or 2.08% per year.

  • There was approximately 1,924 school aged children representing 14.9% of the total population

Births

  • 2010 to 2014, Community average 124 births. the last 5 years the average has been 143 births.

  • Davidson Road Elementary catchment has averaged 75 births the past three years

Youth Population

  • Lake Country youth population has continued to increase since 2013. From 2013 to 2016, youth population has averaged about 55 youth per year. From 2017 to 2019, the average has increased to 116.

  • It is expected the population will continue to growth over the next 10 years.

Residential Development

The rate of growth for new residential units has outpaced the population growth in the last few years. This suggests that overall there may be fewer persons per household, or families with no or fewer children. The District of Lake Country has averaged about 191 residential units since 2014. The majority of the residential units are Single Detached Dwellings. There is also a notable rise in the number of multi-family units being constructed in the area. Lake Country is expecting residential development to continue between 170 and 200 units per year depending on market conditions.

Key Issue Areas

  • Davidson Road Elementary shows enrolment increase,

  • Anticipate more children in the DRE catchment

  • increased development in southwest area may accelerate the need for an elementary school

Short Term (0-5 years)

identify solutions for elementary enrolment issues

Long Term (5-15 years)

Continue discussions with District of Lake Country to secure a school site in the southwest area of the community