289 austin street n
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
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289 austin street n
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
289 Austin Street N is exceptionally well-connected to Winnipeg's transit network, with five stops within 220 meters. The closest, Northbound Main at Selkirk, is just 137 meters away and serves Route 31 and Route FX2, providing frequent service to downtown and other key destinations.
Route 31 connects to the Waterfront Eye Institute (clinic), Norquay School, Riverbend Community School, No Frills supermarket, and Perogy Planet supermarket. Route D17 provides access to Norquay School, Holy Ghost School, King Edward Community School, and a Safeway supermarket. Route FX2 extends connectivity to Aria Medical Centre, LASIK MD, Legacy Sports Medicine, Summit Wellness, and several schools including Christ the King School, École Varennes, and Glenlawn Collegiate, as well as Jardins St-Leons Garden market and Seafood City supermarket.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
Within a 5-minute walk, residents have access to a post office (Meest, 181 m), a bank (Carpatia Credit Union, 193 m), two dental clinics, a doctor's clinic (Mount Carmel Clinic, 295 m), and multiple parks including Parc Michaëlle Jean Park (219 m), Pritchard Point Park (265 m), and St. Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church (320 m).
For dining and nightlife, Gangnam Sushi restaurant is 446 m away, and two bars, the yale hotel and northern hotel, are within 400 m. Several schools are also within walking distance: Norquay School (226 m) and David Livingstone School (349 m).
Neighbourhood Safety
North Point Douglas has experienced significant fluctuations in crime over the past decade, with property and violent incidents peaking around 2022-2023. However, 2026 data shows a dramatic drop across all categories: total incidents fell from 380 in 2025 to just 33 in 2026, with violent crime down 93.8% and property crime down 97.2%. This recent improvement suggests the neighbourhood is becoming much safer.
Despite the positive recent trend, longer-term data still indicates elevated levels compared to many Winnipeg neighbourhoods, particularly for property crime which reached 536 incidents in 2025. The sharp drop in 2026 may reflect incomplete data or a true change, so prospective residents should monitor future reports.
Who Is This Home For
289 Austin Street N offers strong transit connectivity and a dense cluster of daily amenities, making it a practical choice for commuters and first-time buyers. The recent dramatic drop in crime in 2026, if sustained, would make the neighbourhood increasingly attractive.
Families will appreciate the proximity to multiple schools (Norquay, David Livingstone) and parks, though the historical volatility in crime may give some pause. Investors could benefit from the area's improving safety trends and central location, but should remain cautious given the fluctuating crime statistics.
Overall, this property is best suited for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize transit access and are willing to monitor the neighbourhood's ongoing safety evolution.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 289 austin street n, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
North Point Douglas · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
33
2026
vs. city avg
+12%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -96%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
45%
Transit Score
289 austin street n has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 4-minute walk (257 m) away at Northbound Main at Selkirk. Routes 31, D17 and FX2 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
289 austin street n — 18 amenities found within 500 m, across 7 categories, including 3 dining (nearest 310 m), 2 education (nearest 226 m), 3 healthcare (nearest 210 m).
Data sources: Winnipeg Transit GTFS (transit stops & routes), OSRM (walking routes), City of Winnipeg open data (nearby places), Winnipeg Police Service (crime statistics). View full property details →