RothesayNew Brunswick

The police who cover Rothesay record less serious crime than New Brunswick’s towns or Canadian towns: a Crime Severity Index of 20

Crime Severity Index, Violent Crime Severity Index, violent crime and property crime per 1,000 for the Kennebecasis Region service area

For violence alone, its police area’s index was 28, below New Brunswick’s towns (82) and Canadian towns (86) alike. Where it is policed, 3.9 violent incidents per 1,000 residents are recorded each year. In addition, the force’s area logs 7.6 thefts, break-ins and acts of damage per 1,000 residents a year.

Households in Rothesay have higher incomes than those in 85% of Canadian towns

Commutes averaged 20 min, about level with New Brunswick’s towns (21 min) and below Canadian towns (26 min). 95% of commuters drove to work at the census.

Very good or excellent health for just 43% of adults around Rothesay; the typical Canadian town: 52%

The three chronic conditions the survey tracks average just over a fifth of adults, higher than both New Brunswick’s towns (18%) and Canadian towns (17%). Statistics Canada puts the region’s life expectancy at 79.3, women 81.1 and men 77.3 (2022/2024). What sets Rothesay apart within its region is a longer trip to hospital, 13 km for the average resident (3.7 km typical).

Renting in Rothesay costs 16% of household income, less than in both New Brunswick’s towns and Canadian towns

Shared with the rest of the Saint John metro area: rent as a share of income and monthly rent for a two-bedroom

13% of households spent 30% or more of their income on shelter, higher than New Brunswick’s towns (9%) yet lower than Canadian towns (18%). The owner-occupied share of households is 81%.

Rothesay has cooler summers than New Brunswick’s towns or Canadian towns: July highs of 23.0°C

Rain and snow peak in November, at 138 mm. Snowfall adds up to 215 cm a year, between New Brunswick’s towns (310 cm) and Canadian towns (141 cm). The frost-free season runs from 21 May to 27 September, 128 days. A normal January brings 60 cm of snow, the most of any month.

Flood mapping exists for Rothesay: 1 on record, latest by Service New Brunswick - GeoNB

Area-wide: radon tests, counted over the Region 2 health region

Just over a tenth of radon tests in the survey area came in above the guideline, lower than New Brunswick’s towns (20%) yet higher than Canadian towns (6.6%). Seismic risk in Rothesay sits near the middle: $0.033 of expected damage per $1,000 of buildings a year, the typical town $0.030.

A normal November in Rothesay runs from −2°C to 7°C

November usually brings some 13 cm of snow. A normal December brings highs of 1°C, lows of −8°C. The forecast on the Weather page is ECCC’s for Quispamsis.

Rothesay sends Wayne Long (Liberal Party of Canada) to the Commons from Saint John—Kennebecasis

In the census’s list of municipalities, Rothesay is a town.

Rothesay has no public library of its own; the nearest is Kennebecasis Public Library, 2.5 km away

After it comes East Branch Library (Saint John), 8.9 km away.

The Trans Canada Trail (NB) runs by Rothesay

Swimmers have 37 beaches within 5 km, Renforth Beach the nearest. For a national park, Fundy National Park is 66 km away. Out to 10 km from the town’s edge, 5.5% of the land is protected; 2.3% is typical for a Canadian town. The largest named area nearby is 4049700, 280 ha, 8.5 km away.

21% of Rothesay’s residents speak English and French (New Brunswick’s towns: 27%; Canadian towns: 7.5%)

Immigrants make up 7.4% of residents, higher than both New Brunswick’s towns (3.7%) and Canadian towns (6.4%). The share of residents under 15 is 16%.

12 schools in and around Rothesay: 10 elementary schools and 2 secondary schools

Of the 12, one teaches in French (28% of schools in New Brunswick).

Rothesay: 1 historic place, with the highest designation