Flats that sleep in winter: what the census says about occasional living

The statistics distinguish dwellings for permanent living from those used occasionally, so for every area the ratio of one to the other is visible.¹

The annual market review adds where most trade happens, and overlaying the two maps outlines the places with a large share of occasional living.²

A high share of occasionally used dwellings means a seasonal rhythm: full streets in summer, sparse lights in winter, and with that the winter supply of shops and services.¹

For someone seeking a year-round home, that ratio is a fact about the neighbourhood: where most windows glow in winter, there is also a school, a clinic and a bakery.^1,2

Census data by place is publicly available in the statistics series and can be examined before even setting out for a town.¹