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.
A family-friendly neighbourhood with a mix of residents of all ages.
Mostly detached homes, with a mix of older and newer construction and attractive features like fully fenced backyards.
A close-knit community with a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees from diverse cultural backgrounds.
The abundance of parks, schools, and amenities, making it a convenient and vibrant place to live.
West Bayfield has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 30s, and people in their 50s. West Bayfield is in northwest Barrie, and is largely a residential area, with some parks, schools, and care institutions. The airport lies northwest of this area. A park area and farmlands lie to the west and north. The retail district of Bayfield is to its east.
People & Families in West Bayfield
Families with kids make up 57% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 14% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 44 different ethnic origins, and 10% are first-generation immigrants, while 21% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
890
Neighbourhood Population
2,718
Household Size
- 1 person - 12%
- 2 persons - 26%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 24%
- 5 or more persons - 14%
Household Types
- One-person households - 14%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 57%
- Couples without children - 21%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 28%
- 2 children - 30%
- 3 or more children - 11%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 18%
- 15 to 64 years - 73%
- 65 years and over - 8%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 35%
- English - 34%
- Irish - 32%
- Scottish - 26%
- German - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 17%
- 35 to 44 years - 14%
- 45 to 54 years - 28%
- 55 to 64 years - 26%
- 65 to 74 years - 6%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 7%
- 15 to 19 years - 8%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 19%
- 60 to 69 years - 8%
- over 70 years - 4%
West Bayfield Schools
This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in West Bayfield
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 4 parks in this neighbourhood, with 15 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
15
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 4
- Basketball Courts - 4
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Fields - 4
- Sports Courts - 2
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Getting Around in West Bayfield
There are 23 transit stops in West Bayfield. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters, a mix of commuting within and outside the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 56%
- Commute to another city - 44%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 89%
- Transit - 2%
- Walk/bike - 4%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 10%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 6%
- 60 minutes and over - 16%
- Less than 15 minutes - 37%
Work and Education in West Bayfield
In West Bayfield, 22% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 63% have any postsecondary education. The educational services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 4%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 15%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 12%
- $200,000 and over - 7%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 16%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Educational services - 11%
- Manufacturing - 11%
- Retail trade - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 68% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 26% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
West Bayfield Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. West Bayfield has a consistent population, with 38% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% 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 - 89%
- Semi-detached house - 2%
- Duplex - 6%
- Row house - 2%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 2%
- 2 bedrooms - 7%
- 3 bedrooms - 38%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 52%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 3%
- 1981 to 1990 - 21%
- 1991 to 2000 - 61%
- 2001 to 2005 - 2%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 8%
- 1960 or before - 2%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 85%
- Renter - 13%