Living in Southeast Kelowna, Kelowna
Southeast Kelowna grades D overall (41/100), #27 of 27 residential areas in and around Kelowna. Its strongest categories are quiet streets, road safety and nature & outdoors; its weakest are health care and shops & food.
Southeast Kelowna has about 1,112 home addresses across 17.4 km². Out of 27 residential areas, Southeast Kelowna ranks #22 for families, #25 for seniors and #26 for commuters. It grades A for road safety, quiet streets.
Explore Southeast Kelowna on the mapGrades by category
| Category | Grade | What we measured |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | E (4) | Homes within 1 km of a public elementary school and 2 km of a public middle/secondary school |
| Kids at home | D (29) | Share of households that are families with children at home (2021 Census). Used in the Families score only |
| Road safety | A (84) | ICBC-reported crashes per km² per year, 2021–2025 |
| Parks | D (26) | Homes within 400 m of a park, plus 500 m of a playground |
| Nature & outdoors | B (79) | How close homes are to a trail, natural area or shoreline the public can reach, to a bigger one for a bike ride (a river, lake or long trail), and to a major destination for a drive (a big lake, large park or the ocean) |
| Childcare | D (39) | Homes within 800 m of a licensed group centre or preschool, and 1 km of care for under-3s (home daycares alone don’t count) |
| Quiet streets | A (86) | How close homes are to traffic: right beside a highway counts most, fading out by 300 m; arterial roads fade out by 150 m and collector roads by 100 m (OpenStreetMap road types) |
| Shops & food | E (1) | Homes within 1 km of a grocery store or pharmacy, and 800 m of a café or restaurant |
| Transit | E (21) | Homes within 400 m of a bus stop, and of a stop with 40+ weekday departures |
| Health care | E (0) | Homes within 1.5 km of a walk-in clinic or hospital, and 1 km of a pharmacy |
| Commute time | B (72) | Workers with a commute under 15 minutes, less a penalty for commutes of an hour or more (2021 Census) |
| Highway access | D (42) | Average straight-line distance from homes to the nearest Highway 97 or 33 interchange |
Who lives here
About 3,610 people live in Southeast Kelowna (2021 Census), with a median age of 56.5 (city: 43.5). 89.2% of households own their home and 11.5% rent. 23.7% of households are families with children at home, 9.7% of residents are under 15 and 34.6% are 65 or older. 73% of homes are houses and 1% are apartments.
Schools
6.8% of homes are within 1 km of a public elementary school, and 0% are within 2 km of a public middle or secondary school. Across Central Okanagan Public Schools (School District 23), 96% of students graduate within six years of starting Grade 8 (BC: 92.5%, 2024/2025); the Province doesn't publish this for single schools.
| School | Beats % of BC schools | Results |
|---|---|---|
| South Kelowna Elementary elementary | 46 | FSA reading beats 55% of BC schools; FSA math beats 36% |
Provincial test results (FSA 2023/2024–2025/2026, graduation assessments 2022/2023–2024/2025) compared with every BC school. They don't count toward any grade, because scores follow family income closely. How we work these out.
Nature & outdoors
64.3% of homes are within 1 km of a trail, natural area or public shoreline. Close to home: Scenic Canyon Regional Park, Mission Creek, Mission Creek Greenway, Mission Creek Greenway Phase II, KLO Creek Regional Park and KLO Canyon Trail. A bike ride away: Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park, Myra - Bellevue Park, sntsk'il'ntən - Black Mountain Regional Park, Mission Creek Regional Park and Hydraulic Creek. A short drive away: Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park, Okanagan Lake, Bear Creek Recreation Site, Rose Valley Regional Park and Highlands Trail - High Rim Trail.
Parks
3 city parks covering 22.8 hectares. 37.1% of homes are within a five-minute walk (400 m) of a park.
Transit
15 bus stops with 176 weekday departures on routes 12. 41.6% of homes are within 400 m of a stop.
Road safety
ICBC recorded 140 crashes inside Southeast Kelowna from 2021 to 2025, 32 of them with injuries or deaths.
Crime
No public crime data exists at the neighbourhood level, so we don't estimate it.
Common questions about Southeast Kelowna
Is Southeast Kelowna a good place to live?
Southeast Kelowna grades D overall (41/100), #27 of 27 residential areas in and around Kelowna. Its strongest categories are quiet streets, road safety and nature & outdoors; its weakest are health care and shops & food. For families it ranks #22, for seniors #25 and for commuters #26. Grades come from public data only, never from reviews or opinion.
What outdoor spots are near Southeast Kelowna?
64.3% of homes are within 1 km of a trail, natural area or public shoreline. Close to home: Scenic Canyon Regional Park, Mission Creek, Mission Creek Greenway, Mission Creek Greenway Phase II, KLO Creek Regional Park and KLO Canyon Trail. A bike ride away: Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park, Myra - Bellevue Park, sntsk'il'ntən - Black Mountain Regional Park, Mission Creek Regional Park and Hydraulic Creek. A short drive away: Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park, Okanagan Lake, Bear Creek Recreation Site, Rose Valley Regional Park and Highlands Trail - High Rim Trail. Nature & outdoors grades B.
What schools are in Southeast Kelowna?
Public schools inside the boundary: South Kelowna Elementary. 6.8% of homes are within 1 km of an elementary school. Check catchments with Central Okanagan Public Schools (School District 23).
Are the schools in Southeast Kelowna good?
On provincial tests, South Kelowna Elementary beats 46% of BC schools (FSA 2023/2024–2025/2026, graduation assessments 2022/2023–2024/2025). SD23 graduates 96% of students within six years (BC 92.5%). Test scores follow family income closely, so visit and talk to the school too.
How many people live in Southeast Kelowna?
About 3,610 people (2021 Census), with a median age of 56.5. 89.2% of households own their home.
Is there good transit in Southeast Kelowna?
41.6% of homes are within 400 m of a bus stop; 15 stops get 176 BC Transit departures on a weekday. Transit grades E.
Compare Kelowna neighbourhoods
Best overall · Best for families with young kids · Best for seniors and retirees · Best for commuters
- South Pandosy A · 85
- Martin Park A · 80
- Bankhead B · 79
- Stillingfleet & Pacific Court B · 79
- Capri & Parkinson B · 78
- Rutland B · 77
- Guisachan B · 76
- KLO & Cameron Park B · 75
- Glenmore B · 74
- Abbott Street B · 73
- South Glenmore B · 73
- Belgo B · 72
- Mission Shores & Casorso B · 72
- North Rutland B · 70
- Downtown Kelowna B · 69
- Hollywood & Quigley B · 67
- North End B · 65
- Fitzpatrick & Findlay B · 65
- Lower Mission C · 58
- Midtown & Orchard Park C · 57
- Dilworth & Quail Ridge C · 54
- Upper Mission & Kettle Valley C · 51
- Black Mountain C · 47
- Wilden & McKinley Landing C · 46
- Crawford & East Kelowna C · 46
- Postill & Tower Ranch D · 42
Data last built 2026-11-06. How these grades are calculated