Shaughnessy is practically a completely residential district situated within Vancouver, BC. It is a somewhat central locale that spans about 447 hectares. Shaughnessy is bounded by 16th Avenue towards the north, 41st Avenue to the south, by Oak Street to the east and by West Boulevard/Arbutus Street towards the west. A recent census anticipated the population of the area from 2,970 households to be 9,020 people.
The inhabitants of Shaughnessy has an annual income of around $136,000, making it among the richest districts within Vancouver. The average family income is practically $154,000. There are numerous historical homes situated here, particularly within First Shaughnessy. Within this area, 51.5% of homes were built during or before the second World War. The rest of the city compares with 20.8% historical residences. These percentages are basically in part to the First Shaughnessy Official Development Plan by-law from the year 1981. This plan promotes private property ownership and single-family dwelling but limits population density and property subdivision.
The Shaughnessy neighbourhood was created in the year 1907 by the Canadian Pacific Railway. At that time they were the biggest real estate developer within Canada. The district was at first intended to be an alternative to the West End, which was the conventional home for the elite inhabitants of the new city. The area slowly took status during the past century due to assertive advertising by the Railroad, a stronger level of exclusiveness and highly regulated development.
Amongst the educational centers within Shaughnessy comprise York House School, Shaughnessy Elementary School, Vancouver College and the Little Flower Academy. Secondary school students attend Prince of Wales, west of Granville Street or Eric Hamber, east of Granville Street.