Population, Households and Housing Stock
Period of Construction and Condition of Dwelling

Households

  1. Number
  2. Percentage

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Nova Scotia — Historical Period of Construction and Condition of Dwelling

  Needs Only Regular Maintenance Needs Minor Repairs Needs Major Repairs Total
2006 226,170 114,935 35,745 376,840
2011 240,850 110,950 38,480 390,280
2016 242,445 124,170 35,370 401,990
2021 268,970 124,040 35,210 428,225
Notes:
  • Where band housing is present, total dwelling counts are larger than the sum of owned and rented dwellings.
  • For 2021 data, dwellings built from 2016 to 2021 include homes built up to May 10, 2021.
  • For 2011 data, dwellings built from 2011 to 2016 include homes built up to May 10, 2016.
  • For 2006 data, dwellings built from 2006 to 2011 include homes built up to May 16, 2011.
Source: CMHC, adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Canada and National Household Survey) (opens in new window)