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.
Heart Lake West is a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Homes in Heart Lake West range from 2-storey single detached houses to townhomes.
Heart Lake West is home to a mix of families, couples, and individuals from various ethnic backgrounds.
You'll love the abundance of parks, trails, and green space in Heart Lake West.
Heart Lake West 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. Heart Lake West is in northwest Brampton, bordered by Heart Lake East, and to the southwest of Heart Lake and the Heart Lake Conservation Area. The Etobicoke Creek runs through this residential neighborhood, and there are forested areas along its banks. There is also plenty of open, green space, trails, parklands, and Loafer's Lake. Heart Lake Town Centre, a shopping centre, is in the north at Kennedy and Conestoga, and two other plazas are along Bovaird Dr in the south. Heart Lake West has the Heart Lake Bus Terminal, and good access to Highway 410. Homes in Heart Lake East are from the late 1990s onward, with ongoing development. Housing is a mix of 2-storey single detached homes, semi-detached homes, and townhomes.
People & Families in Heart Lake West
Families with kids make up 57% of households in Heart Lake West, while couples without children make up 20% of households and 12% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 123 different ethnic origins, and 42% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
4,705
Neighbourhood Population
15,686
Household Size
- 1 person - 11%
- 2 persons - 25%
- 3 persons - 21%
- 4 persons - 20%
- 5 or more persons - 20%
Household Types
- One-person households - 11%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 56%
- Couples without children - 20%
- Multiple families in household - 8%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 30%
- 2 children - 30%
- 3 or more children - 13%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 16%
- 15 to 64 years - 70%
- 65 years and over - 12%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 18%
- East Indian - 17%
- English - 15%
- Irish - 10%
- Scottish - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 10%
- 35 to 44 years - 19%
- 45 to 54 years - 26%
- 55 to 64 years - 25%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 2%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 4%
Heart Lake West Schools
Heart Lake West has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools, 6 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Heart Lake West. The special programs offered at local schools include Montessori, International Baccalaureate, and Gifted/Talented Program.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
6
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Private
Having Fun in Heart Lake West
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 19 parks in Heart Lake West, with 56 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
19
Number of Recreation Facilities
56
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 19
- Pools - 2
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 6
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Sports Fields - 6
- Track - 1
- Community Centres - 2
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Sports Courts - 3
- Trails - 7
- Arts/Performance Facility - 1
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gyms - 2
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Getting Around in Heart Lake West
There are 108 transit stops in Heart Lake West. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 40%
- Commute to another city - 59%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 84%
- Transit - 13%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 12%
- 60 minutes and over - 18%
- Less than 15 minutes - 11%
Work and Education in Heart Lake West
In this neighbourhood, 23% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 57% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 3%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 11%
- $200,000 and over - 7%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 19%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 13%
- Transportation and warehousing - 11%
- Retail trade - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 63% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 30% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Heart Lake West Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 31% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% 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 - 60%
- Semi-detached house - 8%
- Duplex - 14%
- Row house - 14%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 1%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 2%
- 2 bedrooms - 6%
- 3 bedrooms - 45%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 44%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 32%
- 1981 to 1990 - 53%
- 1991 to 2000 - 11%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 1%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 85%
- Renter - 13%