Neighbourhoods
Aurora Grove

In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.

Neighbourhood Vibe

Aurora Grove is a family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community and beautiful natural surroundings.

Property Pulse

Homes in Aurora Grove are mostly newer, with a mix of single-detached, semi-detached, and row houses.

Community Canvas

Aurora Grove is a diverse community with residents from various ethnic backgrounds and a strong focus on education.

What You'll Love

You'll love the abundance of parks, trails, and recreational facilities, as well as the great schools.

Have a look around Aurora Grove.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Aurora Grove features Sheppard's Bush, a 26-hectare (65-acre) conservation area with mature forest, trails, historic buildings, and many sports fields. Aurora Grove also has an industrial and commercial area along the western border and in the southwest corner. Residential areas are located in the centre and along Bayview Ave, which forms the eastern border. The southeast corner features a cul de sac of estate homes with mature trees.

People & Families in Aurora Grove

Families with kids make up 66% of households in Aurora Grove, while couples without children make up 18% of households and 12% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 67 different ethnic origins, and 31% are first-generation immigrants, while 29% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

860

Neighbourhood Population

2,674

Household Size

  • 1 person - 11%
  • 2 persons - 23%
  • 3 persons - 23%
  • 4 persons - 27%
  • 5 or more persons - 12%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 12%
  • Non-family households - 2%
  • Families with children - 65%
  • Couples without children - 18%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 30%
  • 2 children - 36%
  • 3 or more children - 11%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 20%
  • 15 to 64 years - 72%
  • 65 years and over - 6%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 22%
  • English - 22%
  • Scottish - 19%
  • Irish - 15%
  • Italian - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 12%
  • 35 to 44 years - 22%
  • 45 to 54 years - 33%
  • 55 to 64 years - 22%
  • 65 to 74 years - 6%
  • 75 to 84 years - 1%
  • 85 years and over - 1%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 5%
  • 5 to 9 years - 6%
  • 10 to 14 years - 9%
  • 15 to 19 years - 10%
  • 20 to 29 years - 9%
  • 30 to 39 years - 11%
  • 40 to 49 years - 18%
  • 50 to 59 years - 15%
  • 60 to 69 years - 6%
  • over 70 years - 2%

Aurora Grove Schools

Aurora Grove has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving Aurora Grove. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

5

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in Aurora Grove

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Aurora Grove feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 5 parks in Aurora Grove, with 28 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.

Number of Parks

5

Number of Recreation Facilities

28

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 2
  • Basketball Courts - 5
  • Ball Diamonds - 2
  • Sports Fields - 13
  • Sports Courts - 2
  • Trails - 4
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Getting Around in Aurora Grove

There are 33 transit stops in Aurora Grove. Rail stations include Aurora GO. In Aurora Grove, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 24%
  • Commute to another city - 74%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 85%
  • Transit - 10%
  • Walk/bike - 3%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 19%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 23%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 17%
  • 60 minutes and over - 18%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 21%

Work and Education in Aurora Grove

In this neighbourhood, 46% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 78% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 4%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 3%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 8%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 16%
  • $200,000 and over - 13%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 27%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
  • Management occupations - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 14%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
  • Manufacturing - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 72% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 22% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Aurora Grove Homes

In Aurora Grove, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 46% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 18% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 41%
  • Semi-detached house - 23%
  • Duplex - 1%
  • Row house - 31%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 4%
  • Not condominium - 96%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 1%
  • 2 bedrooms - 2%
  • 3 bedrooms - 58%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 38%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 1%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 4%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 63%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 11%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 6%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 10%
  • 1960 or before - 1%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 86%
  • Renter - 13%

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