Neighbourhood comparison
New Waterford vs Sydney
Market data as of August 2026 · census Statistics Canada 2021
Sydney is the pricier of the two — homes there typically sold for $233,650 versus $170,000 (PVSC sales). These are area medians for the whole neighbourhood, never an estimate for one home. On momentum, New Waterford moved +9% in price per square foot over two years against Sydney's +9% (Nova Scotia: +13%).
| New Waterford | Sydney | Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical sale · 24mo | $170,000 | $233,650 | $405,000 |
| Price trend · 2yr | +9% | +9% | +13% |
| Assessed values · 3yr | +62% | +63% | +52% |
| Homes | 1,841 | 5,900 | — |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1953 | 1979 |
| Built since 2016 | 1.6% | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Population · 2021 | 5,395 | 21,885 | — |
| Median age · 2021 | 52.8 | 45.2 | — |
| Median household income · 2021 | $52,340 | $54,536 | $67,500 |
| Owner-occupied · 2021 | 70% | 52% | 67.2% |
| Single-detached · 2021 | 68% | 57% | 63.7% |
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