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 well-established neighbourhood with a mix of homes, green spaces, and convenient amenities.
Mostly detached homes with a mix of older and newer properties. Some homes have finished basements.
A diverse community with residents of various ages and ethnic backgrounds. Strong sense of community.
Proximity to parks, schools, and major highways. Great for families and commuters.
Westgate has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. The Westgate neighbourhood is in central Brampton, and is one of the older neighborhoods in the city—one of Bramalea's alphabetically-named planned developments beginning in the 1970s. This neighbourhood's street names represent the "H," "L" and "N" phases. Housing is a mix of single-detached homes, semi-detached homes, and townhome complexes. The neighbourhood has a small lake, plenty of green space, park lands, trails, schools, and pockets of commercial services. The neighbourhood is conveniently located along Highway 410, and has Williams Parkway as a main artery, and it is also close to the Queen Street Corridor, providing good access to downtown.
People & Families in Westgate
Families with kids make up 55% of households in Westgate, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 12% of households are one person living alone. People in Westgate come from 111 different ethnic origins, and 47% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
4,175
Neighbourhood Population
13,702
Household Size
- 1 person - 11%
- 2 persons - 27%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 21%
- 5 or more persons - 20%
Household Types
- One-person households - 12%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 55%
- Couples without children - 20%
- Multiple families in household - 8%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 29%
- 2 children - 28%
- 3 or more children - 12%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 69%
- 65 years and over - 15%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 24%
- Canadian - 14%
- English - 13%
- Scottish - 9%
- Irish - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 7%
- 35 to 44 years - 15%
- 45 to 54 years - 24%
- 55 to 64 years - 26%
- 65 to 74 years - 18%
- 75 to 84 years - 6%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 7%
Westgate Schools
Westgate has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, and Fine Arts.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
7
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Private
Having Fun in Westgate
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and dog parks. There are 9 parks in Westgate, with 37 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
9
Number of Recreation Facilities
37
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 10
- Dog Park - 1
- Tennis Courts - 4
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Sports Fields - 8
- Track - 1
- Sports Courts - 2
- Trails - 6
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Getting Around in Westgate
There are 128 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Westgate, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 42%
- Commute to another city - 57%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 83%
- Transit - 12%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 32%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 24%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
- 60 minutes and over - 14%
- Less than 15 minutes - 18%
Work and Education in Westgate
In this neighbourhood, 31% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 61% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 3%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 15%
- $200,000 and over - 11%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 21%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 17%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 13%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Transportation and warehousing - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 62% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 32% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Westgate Homes
In Westgate, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 29% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% 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 - 70%
- Semi-detached house - 5%
- Duplex - 12%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 3%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 7%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 7%
- Not condominium - 91%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 4%
- 2 bedrooms - 8%
- 3 bedrooms - 27%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 60%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 26%
- 1981 to 1990 - 58%
- 1991 to 2000 - 11%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 1%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 88%
- Renter - 11%