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Buff Bay Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
8 K People
Population growth
0.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 25%
15-24: 20%
25-44: 30%
45-64: 15%
65+: 10% percent
15-24: 20%
25-44: 30%
45-64: 15%
65+: 10% percent
Household size
3.5 People
Household composition
Female-headed: 40%
Nuclear: 50%
Extended: 10% percent
Nuclear: 50%
Extended: 10% percent
Education level
Primary: 90%
Secondary: 25%
Tertiary: 5% percent
Secondary: 25%
Tertiary: 5% percent
Median household income
500,000 JMD/year
Employment rate
55 %
Job growth
1 %
Dominant industries
Agriculture, retail, tourism services
Cost of living index
65 index (national=100)
Retail sales per capita
10,000 JMD/year
Disposable income
300,000 JMD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 15%, Dining: 20%, Electronics: 10% percent of disposable income
Existing retail mix
Local groceries, small clothing shops, markets, basic services
Number of competitors
20 retailers
Market saturation
Low
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Moderate
Rent costs
30,000 JMD/sqm/year
Property values
5,000,000 JMD/property
Zoning laws
Mixed residential-commercial allowed in town center
Business permits
Standard local council approval required
Availability of retail space
Limited
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to A4 highway
Public transportation access
Bus services to Port Antonio and Kingston
Parking availability
Ample street and lot parking
Pedestrian traffic
High in market areas
Vehicle traffic
Low to moderate
Public transport accessibility
Good local bus coverage
Commute times
30 minutes to Port Antonio minutes
Work patterns
Daily local employment, some commuting
Shopping preferences
Value-oriented, local products
Brand affinity
Low for international luxury
Consumer loyalty
High to local vendors
Entertainment and leisure trends
Local festivals, beach outings, community events
Crime statistics
20 per 1,000 rate
Shoplifting rates
Low
Public safety measures
Community policing, local patrols
Tourist spending
5,000,000 JMD/year
Tourist footfall
10,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Buff Bay Market Day, cultural festivals
Seasonal attractions
River rafting, hiking year-round
E-commerce penetration
10 %
Click-and-collect adoption
Low
Local preference for in-store shopping
High
Total retail space
5,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
0.625 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
2 %
Retail leakage rate
30 %
Sustainable retail demand
Stable
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Local shop: 40%, Small supermarket: 30%, Open market: 30% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Essentials-focused, weekly shopping
Grocery expenditure trends
Stable with slight increase
Luxury retail performance
Minimal
Top mall shopping preferences
Travel to Port Antonio Mall
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
20 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Variety, lower prices
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion, basic apparel
Number of existing malls
0 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
100,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Modern grocery, specialty stores
Trade area population
20,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
Low to moderate
Projected retail growth rate
1.5 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open market style
Public transport access
Frequent bus services
Walkability score
High
Road infrastructure & car access
Paved main roads, easy access
Surrounding land use & future developments
Agricultural, potential eco-tourism
Retail Destinations in Buff Bay
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Buff Bay at a Glance
- Total Properties2
- CountryJamaica
