# Shipyard Maps One School and Four Parks

Shipyard includes Shipyard Elementary School and four parks. These mapped points define the local amenity baseline.

Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-12.

## Key facts and reporting periods

- Median Sale Price: 231400 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Sydney, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/ns/cape-breton/sydney)
- Sales Volume: 4 count. Property type: All. Scope: Sydney, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/ns/cape-breton/sydney)
- New Listings: 42 count. Property type: All. Scope: Sydney, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/ns/cape-breton/sydney)
- Active Listings: 98 count. Property type: All. Scope: Sydney, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/ns/cape-breton/sydney)
- Days on Market: 50 days. Property type: All. Scope: Sydney, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/ns/cape-breton/sydney)
- Population: 20219 people. Property type: All. Scope: Sydney, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/ns/cape-breton/sydney)
- Median Household Income: 88951 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Sydney, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/ns/cape-breton/sydney)

## Market summary

Shipyard includes Shipyard Elementary School and four parks. These mapped points define the local amenity baseline.

## Central finding

Shipyard features a mapped elementary school and four distinct park locations within its boundaries. Sources:
[Shipyard Elementary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/209072688)

## Amenities

Shipyard maps seven direct amenities, including one school and four parks. The school is identified as Shipyard Elementary School in the available records. This single educational facility anchors the local infrastructure profile for families considering the area. The count reflects specific point locations rather than broader service coverage or capacity metrics.

Four park locations appear in the dataset, such as Wentworth Park and Greenlink Municipal Park. Two additional recreation points include the Sydney Curling Club. These facilities provide varied recreational options within the neighbourhood boundary. The mapping confirms their existence but does not detail usage patterns or maintenance standards. Sources:
[Shipyard Elementary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/209072688)

## Buyer Fit

The presence of Shipyard Elementary School suggests a residential focus suitable for households with children. However, the single school point does not establish catchment boundaries or academic performance. Buyers must verify enrollment criteria independently before assuming access to this specific institution. The data supports location awareness rather than definitive educational suitability claims.

With four parks and two recreation sites, the area offers diverse outdoor and social activities. Wentworth Park and the Sydney Curling Club represent distinct leisure opportunities. These amenities may appeal to residents prioritizing community engagement and green spaces. The evidence confirms availability but lacks information on proximity to specific housing stock. Sources:
[Shipyard Elementary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/209072688)

## The strongest counter-case

The amenity data confirms only the presence of these facilities without establishing their quality, accessibility, or impact on local demand. Sources:
[Shipyard Elementary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/209072688)

## City market context

From the Sydney market article, 11 October 2026:

Sydney's housing market shows 98 active listings against 4 sold listings as of October 11, 2026. New listings rose 110 percent year-over-year, intensifying inventory pressure. Sydney's housing market exhibits extreme inventory pressure with 98 active listings against only 4 sold listings as of October 11, 2026.

## Sources

- [Shipyard Elementary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/209072688): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood.

Prepared by Aurynge with AI-assisted research and writing. See /methodology for the evidence and publication policy.