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.
Northwest is a peaceful residential neighbourhood surrounded by farmland and forests.
Mostly detached single homes, with a mix of older and newer construction.
A diverse community with residents from 53 different ethnic origins, including first and second-generation immigrants.
The abundance of parks and playgrounds, perfect for families with children.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Northwest is a large area in Barrie's northwest at the edge of rural farmland and tracts of forest. It is a residential neighbourhood with mostly detached single homes.
People & Families in Northwest
Families with kids make up 50% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 27% of households and 17% of households are one person living alone. People in Northwest come from 53 different ethnic origins, and 11% are first-generation immigrants, while 21% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,050
Neighbourhood Population
2,983
Household Size
- 1 person - 18%
- 2 persons - 31%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 18%
- 5 or more persons - 11%
Household Types
- One-person households - 17%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 49%
- Couples without children - 26%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 27%
- 2 children - 27%
- 3 or more children - 9%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 17%
- 15 to 64 years - 69%
- 65 years and over - 12%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 34%
- English - 33%
- Scottish - 24%
- Irish - 24%
- German - 12%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 17%
- 35 to 44 years - 14%
- 45 to 54 years - 24%
- 55 to 64 years - 21%
- 65 to 74 years - 10%
- 75 to 84 years - 7%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 5%
Northwest Schools
This neighbourhood has secondary special programs. There are 4 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving Northwest. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.
Public Schools
4
Catholic Schools
6
Having Fun in Northwest
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids. There are 3 parks in Northwest, with 11 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
3
Number of Recreation Facilities
11
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 2
- Sports Courts - 2
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Getting Around in Northwest
There are 16 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Northwest, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 57%
- Commute to another city - 43%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 92%
- Transit - 4%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 34%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 15%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 7%
- 60 minutes and over - 17%
- Less than 15 minutes - 25%
Work and Education in Northwest
In Northwest, 19% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 58% 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 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 8%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 15%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
- $200,000 and over - 5%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 25%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 18%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 13%
- Health care and social assistance - 12%
- Manufacturing - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 67% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 27% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Northwest Homes
In Northwest, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 39% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 90%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 9%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 100%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 2%
- 2 bedrooms - 10%
- 3 bedrooms - 40%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 46%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 0%
- 1981 to 1990 - 23%
- 1991 to 2000 - 53%
- 2001 to 2005 - 17%
- 2006 to 2010 - 5%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 82%
- Renter - 15%