As I started writing about Paradise so much I decided to post this here.
I was just reviewing these population numbers. The population of Paradise officially surpassed Mount Pearl in 2021, which I had expected had happened but never looked. Paradise is likely on track to surpass CBS in the coming years, which will make it the second biggest community in the province. I’m surprised there has not been more talk of making Paradise, and CBS, a city.
Since 2006 the population of Paradise has nearly doubled, increasing by 11,197. During the same time the city of St. John’s has grown by 11,333.
I guess there has just been more land to develop in Paradise and that’s why they’ve seen such a boom, compared even St. John’s? Mount Pearl basically ran out of land years ago so their population has been very stagnant. But I’m surprised St. John’s hasn’t seen more population growth when you consider Paradise. Not to diss on Paradise too much but I’m wondering what the benefits of being there are compared to a subdivision in St. John’s? Unlike some other suburbs, it doesn’t seem like you’re getting much additional land compared to St. John’s. And while the amenities are getting better, it’s not that long ago that Paradise didn’t even have a supermarket.
I’m wondering if it’s easier for developers to build in Paradise? Lots of people complain about Paradise due to traffic and what not but for many buying a house there might be their only option. So is there a demand to live in Paradise or is there a demand to buy a house and that’s where developers are building them to for business reasons?
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1...101%2C20220101