Brant Neighbourhood Guide

Brant has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 30s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Located in central Burlington, Brant is mostly residential with commercial services on Brant and Fairview Streets. This neighbourhood is home to many amenities and residents enjoy easy access to major roadways. Maple neighbourhood is within Brant and features a variety of amenities including Mapleview Mall and Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The area contains a mix of single family detached homes and high-rise condos.

People & Families in Brant

Families with kids make up 27% of households in Brant, while couples without children make up 27% of households and 41% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 121 different ethnic origins, and 25% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

11,890

Neighbourhood Population

23,992

Household Size

1 person - 41%
2 persons - 35%
3 persons - 11%
4 persons - 8%
5 or more persons - 3%

Household Types

One-person households - 41%
Non-family households - 3%
Families with children - 27%
Couples without children - 27%
Multiple families in household - 0%

Children Per Family

1 child - 26%
2 children - 17%
3 or more children - 5%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 10%
15 to 64 years - 62%
65 years and over - 27%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

English - 32%
Canadian - 22%
Scottish - 22%
Irish - 21%
German - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 2%
25 to 34 years - 11%
35 to 44 years - 13%
45 to 54 years - 17%
55 to 64 years - 19%
65 to 74 years - 17%
75 to 84 years - 12%
85 years and over - 6%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 3%
5 to 9 years - 3%
10 to 14 years - 3%
15 to 19 years - 4%
20 to 29 years - 11%
30 to 39 years - 11%
40 to 49 years - 11%
50 to 59 years - 15%
60 to 69 years - 13%
over 70 years - 17%

Brant Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Brant. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, French Immersion, and Christian.

Public Schools

9

Catholic Schools

5

Private Schools

1

Public

Catholic

Private

Blyth Academy - Burlington

Having Fun in Brant

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Brant feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, skating, and water access. There are 11 parks in Brant, with 67 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 6.

Number of Parks

11

Number of Recreation Facilities

67

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 10
Arena - 1
Rinks - 7
Tennis Courts - 8
Basketball Courts - 4
Ball Diamonds - 7
Sports Fields - 9
Track - 1
Community Centres - 3
Splash Pads - 2
Skateboard Park - 1
Beach - 1
Sledding Hill - 1
Sports Court - 1
Outdoor Games Facilities - 2
Community Gardens - 2
Trails - 4
Arts/Performance Facilities - 3

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Getting Around in Brant

There are 188 transit stops in Brant. Rail stations include Burlington GO. In Brant, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 50%
Commute to another city - 49%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 80%
Transit - 10%
Walk/bike - 7%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 34%
30 to 44 minutes - 15%
45 to 59 minutes - 7%
60 minutes and over - 14%
Less than 15 minutes - 27%

Work and Education in Brant

In Brant, 36% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 70% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 14%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 7%
$200,000 and over - 8%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 26%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
Management occupations - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Retail trade - 13%
Health care and social assistance - 10%
Manufacturing - 10%

Employment

Employed - 58% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 37% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Brant Homes

In Brant, 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 14% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.

Home Types

Single-detached house - 32%
Semi-detached house - 1%
Duplex - 1%
Row house - 6%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 12%
High-rise apartment/condo - 45%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 23%
Not condominium - 76%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 22%
2 bedrooms - 42%
3 bedrooms - 22%
No bedrooms - 0%
4 or more bedrooms - 11%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 32%
1981 to 1990 - 15%
1991 to 2000 - 10%
2001 to 2005 - 2%
2006 to 2010 - 2%
2011 to 2016 - 3%
1960 or before - 31%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 49%
Renter - 50%