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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

A peaceful and family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

Mostly older, owner-occupied detached homes with spacious bedrooms and updated features.

Community Canvas

A diverse community with residents of different ethnic backgrounds and a strong emphasis on education.

What You'll Love

Great schools, beautiful parks, and a variety of recreational facilities for outdoor activities.

Have a look around Shoreacres.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Shoreacres is a primarily residential neighbourhood on the shores of Lake Ontario. The area features several parks and many tree-lined streets.

People & Families in Shoreacres

Families with kids make up 50% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 30% of households and 17% of households are one person living alone. People in Shoreacres come from 101 different ethnic origins, and 23% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

3,805

Neighbourhood Population

10,455

Household Size

  • 1 person - 16%
  • 2 persons - 35%
  • 3 persons - 17%
  • 4 persons - 20%
  • 5 or more persons - 9%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 16%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 50%
  • Couples without children - 29%
  • Multiple families in household - 1%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 23%
  • 2 children - 29%
  • 3 or more children - 9%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 17%
  • 15 to 64 years - 61%
  • 65 years and over - 20%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 36%
  • Scottish - 26%
  • Canadian - 22%
  • Irish - 21%
  • German - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 7%
  • 35 to 44 years - 17%
  • 45 to 54 years - 26%
  • 55 to 64 years - 17%
  • 65 to 74 years - 17%
  • 75 to 84 years - 11%
  • 85 years and over - 2%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 6%
  • 10 to 14 years - 6%
  • 15 to 19 years - 6%
  • 20 to 29 years - 8%
  • 30 to 39 years - 9%
  • 40 to 49 years - 14%
  • 50 to 59 years - 14%
  • 60 to 69 years - 11%
  • over 70 years - 12%

Shoreacres Schools

Shoreacres has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, Christian, and French Immersion.

Public Schools

10

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in Shoreacres

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Shoreacres feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 7 parks in this neighbourhood, with 37 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.

Number of Parks

7

Number of Recreation Facilities

37

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 6
  • Pool - 1
  • Arena - 1
  • Rink - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 4
  • Ball Diamonds - 7
  • Sports Fields - 8
  • Track - 1
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pads - 2
  • Skateboard Park - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • BMX Track - 1
  • Trails - 2
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Getting Around in Shoreacres

There are 105 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Appleby GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 39%
  • Commute to another city - 60%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 84%
  • Transit - 9%
  • Walk/bike - 3%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 15%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
  • 60 minutes and over - 14%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 29%

Work and Education in Shoreacres

In Shoreacres, 43% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 78% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 5%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 3%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 13%
  • $200,000 and over - 18%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 21%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
  • Management occupations - 17%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 12%
  • Health care and social assistance - 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 61% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 34% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Shoreacres Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 33% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 73%
  • Semi-detached house - 4%
  • Duplex - 0%
  • Row house - 13%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 5%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 2%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 3%
  • Not condominium - 96%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 5%
  • 2 bedrooms - 5%
  • 3 bedrooms - 48%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 40%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 59%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 7%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 8%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 3%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 2%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 1%
  • 1960 or before - 18%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 85%
  • Renter - 14%

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