Postal Code B1P - Sydney, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia | Canada
| Primary City | Sydney |
| Area of Postal Code B1P | 45.1 km² |
| Population | 13,541 |
| Male Population | 6,406 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 7,135 (52.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -28.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -15.2% |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
| Male Median Age | 46.3 years |
| Female Median Age | 48.3 years |
| Area Codes | 902 |
| Postal Code Extensions | B1P 0A1, B1P 0A2, B1P 0A3, B1P 0A8, B1P 0A9, B1P 0B1, B1P 0B2, B1P 0B6, B1P 0B7, B1P 0B9 More |
| Associated Cities | North West Arm, Nova Scotia |
| Neighborhoods | Grand Lake Road, Sydney |
| Timezone | Bolivia Time |
| Coordinates | 46.13451047797721° / -60.17744933607732° |
| Related Postal Codes | B1B, B1C, B1E, B1G, B1H, B1J, B1K, B1L, B1M, B1N |
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Postal Code B1P - Sydney, Nova Scotia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,922 | 17,332 | 15,968 | 13,912 | 13,541 | 13,425 | 13,304 |
| Population Density | 419.6 / km² | 384.4 / km² | 354.1 / km² | 308.5 / km² | 300.3 / km² | 297.7 / km² | 295 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code B1P - Sydney, Nova Scotia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 15.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B1P - Sydney, Nova Scotia | -28.4% | -21.9% | -15.2% |
| Nova Scotia | +9.4% | +4.9% | +3.7% |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code B1P - Sydney, Nova Scotia Median Age
Median Age: 47.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B1P - Sydney, Nova Scotia | 47.4 yrs | 48.3 yrs | 46.3 yrs |
| Nova Scotia | 43.8 yrs | 44.8 yrs | 42.8 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code B1P Population Density
Population Density: 300 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B1P | 13,541 | 45.1 km² | 300 / km² |
| Nova Scotia | 969,832 | 61,794 km² | 15.7 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code B1P - Sydney, Nova Scotia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code B1P - Sydney, Nova Scotia
Business Concentration in Postal Code B1P - Sydney, Nova Scotia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code B1P - Sydney, Nova Scotia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants | 52 | 21.4 years |
| Beauty salons | 39 | 19.3 years |
| Car repair | 72 | 23.8 years |
| Clothing stores | 45 | 23 years |
| Corporate management | 44 | 25.6 years |
| Dentists | 41 | 26.4 years |
| Education | 38 | 24.4 years |
| Electronics stores | 50 | 21.1 years |
| Financial services | 36 | 22.4 years |
| Hairdressers | 52 | 23.1 years |
| Health and medical | 60 | 21.4 years |
| Lawyers legal | 70 | 25.5 years |
| Loan companies | 38 | 21.7 years |
| Other membership organizations | 38 | 26.6 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 36 | 24.3 years |
| Public administration | 93 | 28.6 years |
| Real estate | 49 | 20.9 years |
| Religion | 42 | 33.4 years |
| Restaurants | 150 | 22.4 years |
| Shopping | 103 | 24 years |
| Social work | 62 | 25.9 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code B1P - Sydney, Nova Scotia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code B1P - Sydney, Nova Scotia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $25,512 | $33,715 | $39,036 | $42,488 | $35,600 | $41,747 | $55,671 | $60,647 |
| Total GDP | $115.2M | $153.2M | $174.6M | $182.7M | $146.2M | $166.5M | $226M | $245.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code B1P CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B1P | 184,189 tn | 13.6 tn | 4,084.8 tons/km² |
| Nova Scotia | 11,987,909 tn | 12.36 tn | 194 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code B1P CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 184,189 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,084.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
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