The pie charts illustrate the results of a survey on benefits and drawbacks of living in Bowen Island.
Overall, the sceneray and the people of the island attracted many people, while the price was the main disadvantage.
As for most common drawbacks, the cost of living here was very high, according to 50% of surveyed. Moreover, 25% of people were not satisfied with the entertainment venues on the island, and 15% with the weather. Only one in ten surveyed responded that the quality of food did not content them.
There are four main advantages that appealed to people. The good reasons for living here were the local people and the scenary, with a staggering 42% and 35% of surveyed reporting this. The remaining proportion of people answered that the local culture(12%) and accommodation quality(11%) were also ones that contributed to their pleasure.