Various housing districts on Hong Kong Island offer a variety of options based lifestyles, price range and commute time to the main business districts.

Couples and singles often settle near Mid-levels areas to be in walking distance of work and restaurants and entertainment areas. Families with small children favor housing districts on South side of Hong Kong Island. The Peak offers a cool, quiet parkland environment and easy access to Central Business District. It is an exclusive community with low-rise apartments, townhouses and residences on private house lots.