Is Old Ottawa South a good place to live?
Old Ottawa South suits people who want a compact, low-rise neighbourhood close to downtown. It sits about 3.7 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill, with a Bike Score of 96 and 72.5% owner households in the 2021 census. Whether it is right for you depends on your priorities, so check the facts on schools, transit and housing.
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The 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study, counted 6,480 residents, with 16.3% aged 0-14 and 15.5% aged 65 and over. Housing is mostly low-rise, led by single-detached houses at 51.1% of dwellings.
The ONS neighbourhood-average Walk Score is 42, so some errands may need a bike, bus or car. Tree canopy covered 30.2% of the area in 2024.
Keep in mind. Distance to downtown is straight-line. This guide does not rank neighbourhoods.
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