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.
An established community-focused neighbourhood that is diverse and suitable for families.
Homes range from single detached to apartments, with a mix of older and newer construction.
A multicultural community with a variety of ethnic origins and strong educational opportunities.
Abundance of parks and recreational facilities, great for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
Brampton South 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. The Brampton South neighbourhood is south as it relates to Downtown Brampton, which is bordered by Brampton North, East, South, and West. The neighbourhood is an older area in Brampton, largely residential, with a commercial/retail area in the southeast section. Homes are a mix of single detached homes in a variety of styles, semi-detached homes, townhomes, low-rise and high-rise apartments.Wooded parklands run along the western part of this neighbourhood.
People & Families in Brampton South
Families with kids make up 44% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 25% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 123 different ethnic origins, and 49% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
5,215
Neighbourhood Population
13,726
Household Size
- 1 person - 25%
- 2 persons - 30%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 15%
- 5 or more persons - 10%
Household Types
- One-person households - 24%
- Non-family households - 4%
- Families with children - 43%
- Couples without children - 22%
- Multiple families in household - 4%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 33%
- 2 children - 23%
- 3 or more children - 8%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 69%
- 65 years and over - 15%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 20%
- Canadian - 15%
- English - 14%
- Scottish - 10%
- Irish - 10%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 2%
- 25 to 34 years - 14%
- 35 to 44 years - 17%
- 45 to 54 years - 20%
- 55 to 64 years - 21%
- 65 to 74 years - 12%
- 75 to 84 years - 8%
- 85 years and over - 4%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 15%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 8%
Brampton South Schools
Brampton South has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools, 6 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Christian, and French Immersion.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
6
Private Schools
1
Having Fun in Brampton South
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids. There are 10 parks in this neighbourhood, with 18 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 1.
Number of Parks
10
Number of Recreation Facilities
18
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 6
- Tennis Courts - 3
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Field - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Trails - 6
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Getting Around in Brampton South
There are 127 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Brampton. In Brampton South, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 40%
- Commute to another city - 60%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 76%
- Transit - 19%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 36%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 22%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
- 60 minutes and over - 16%
- Less than 15 minutes - 14%
Work and Education in Brampton South
In this neighbourhood, 34% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 65% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 13%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 7%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 6%
- $200,000 and over - 3%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 16%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 13%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Transportation and warehousing - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 58% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 35% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Brampton South Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 42% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 16% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 34%
- Semi-detached house - 3%
- Duplex - 5%
- Row house - 4%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 6%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 45%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 13%
- Not condominium - 86%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 19%
- 2 bedrooms - 31%
- 3 bedrooms - 21%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 26%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 46%
- 1981 to 1990 - 32%
- 1991 to 2000 - 10%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 8%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 51%
- Renter - 48%