Pitt Meadows neighbourhood scores
Living in South Bonson, Pitt Meadows
South Bonson grades C overall (60/100), #2 of 4 residential areas in and around Pitt Meadows. Its strongest categories are transit, nature & outdoors and parks; its weakest are quiet streets.
South Bonson has about 1,229 home addresses across 2.7 km². Out of 4 residential areas, South Bonson ranks #1 for families, #2 for seniors and #2 for commuters. It grades A for kids at home, parks, nature & outdoors, transit.
Explore South Bonson on the mapGrades by category
| Category | Grade | What we measured |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | C (63) | Homes within 1 km of a public elementary school and 2 km of a public middle/secondary school |
| Kids at home | A (100) | Share of households that are families with children at home (2021 Census). Used in the Families score only |
| Road safety | C (53) | ICBC-reported crashes per km² per year, 2021–2025 |
| Parks | A (81) | Homes within 400 m of a park, plus 500 m of a playground |
| Nature & outdoors | A (85) | 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 | B (71) | 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 | E (22) | 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 | C (45) | Homes within 1 km of a grocery store or pharmacy, and 800 m of a café or restaurant |
| Transit | A (92) | Homes within 400 m of a bus stop, and of a stop with 40+ weekday departures |
| Health care | C (54) | Homes within 1.5 km of a walk-in clinic or hospital, and 1 km of a pharmacy |
| Commute time | C (48) | Workers with a commute under 15 minutes, less a penalty for commutes of an hour or more (2021 Census) |
| Highway access | C (47) | Average straight-line distance from homes to the nearest Highway 1 interchange |
Who lives here
About 5,115 people live in South Bonson (2021 Census), with a median age of 40.2 (city: 43.9). 92.6% of households own their home and 7.7% rent. 51.1% of households are families with children at home, 20.7% of residents are under 15 and 12.9% are 65 or older. 65% of homes are houses and 1% are apartments.
Schools
43.6% of homes are within 1 km of a public elementary school, and 100% are within 2 km of a public middle or secondary school. Across School District 42 (Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows), 96.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pitt Meadows Secondary secondary | 41 | 76% proficient in graduation literacy (BC 75%); 33% in graduation numeracy (BC 47%) |
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
92.6% of homes are within 1 km of a trail, natural area or public shoreline. Close to home: The Trans Canada Trail, Golden Ears Bike Route NB, Golden Ears Bike Route SB, Harris Landing Park and Pitt River Regional Greenway. A bike ride away: Surrey Bend Regional Park, Trans Canada Trail, Fraser River, Derby Reach Regional Park and Alouette River. A short drive away: BC Parkway, Burnaby Lake Regional Park, South Arm Fraser River, Central Valley Greenway and Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area.
Parks
7 city parks covering 19 hectares. 83.6% of homes are within a five-minute walk (400 m) of a park.
Transit
27 bus stops with 1,466 weekday departures on routes 701, 719, 722, 791. 97% of homes are within 400 m of a stop.
Road safety
ICBC recorded 216 crashes inside South Bonson from 2021 to 2025, 55 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 South Bonson
Is South Bonson a good place to live?
South Bonson grades C overall (60/100), #2 of 4 residential areas in and around Pitt Meadows. Its strongest categories are transit, nature & outdoors and parks; its weakest are quiet streets. For families it ranks #1, for seniors #2 and for commuters #2. Grades come from public data only, never from reviews or opinion.
What outdoor spots are near South Bonson?
92.6% of homes are within 1 km of a trail, natural area or public shoreline. Close to home: The Trans Canada Trail, Golden Ears Bike Route NB, Golden Ears Bike Route SB, Harris Landing Park and Pitt River Regional Greenway. A bike ride away: Surrey Bend Regional Park, Trans Canada Trail, Fraser River, Derby Reach Regional Park and Alouette River. A short drive away: BC Parkway, Burnaby Lake Regional Park, South Arm Fraser River, Central Valley Greenway and Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area. Nature & outdoors grades A.
What schools are in South Bonson?
Public schools inside the boundary: Pitt Meadows Secondary. 43.6% of homes are within 1 km of an elementary school. Check catchments with School District 42 (Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows).
Are the schools in South Bonson good?
On provincial tests, Pitt Meadows Secondary beats 41% of BC schools (FSA 2023/2024–2025/2026, graduation assessments 2022/2023–2024/2025). SD42 graduates 96.8% 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 South Bonson?
About 5,115 people (2021 Census), with a median age of 40.2. 92.6% of households own their home.
Is there good transit in South Bonson?
97% of homes are within 400 m of a bus stop; 27 stops get 1,466 TransLink departures on a weekday. Transit grades A.
Compare Pitt Meadows neighbourhoods
Best overall · Best for families with young kids · Best for seniors and retirees · Best for commuters
- North Bonson B · 67
- Central Pitt Meadows C · 56
- North Pitt Meadows D · 36
Data last built 2026-11-06. How these grades are calculated