Bowmanville Neighbourhood Guide

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Bowmanville was first incorporated as a town in 1858, but later incorporated with the neighbouring townships of Clarke and Darlington in 1974 forming the Town of Newcastle, which was renamed in 1994 to the Municipality of Clarington. Subdivided housing developments first arrived in the 1950s, with a significant increase in housing development through the 1980s and 1990s. Bowmanville is surrounded by rural areas on three sides, and Lake Ontario to the south. Farmland formerly covered central Bowmanville until the population increased, thus establishing a nascent downtown core by the early 19th century. There is a harbour to the south of Bowmanville in Port Darlington.

People & Families in Bowmanville

Families with kids make up 51% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 20% of households are one person living alone. People in Bowmanville come from 114 different ethnic origins, and 10% are first-generation immigrants, while 19% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

12,800

Neighbourhood Population

35,328

Household Size

1 person - 20%
2 persons - 31%
3 persons - 18%
4 persons - 20%
5 or more persons - 9%

Household Types

One-person households - 20%
Non-family households - 2%
Families with children - 50%
Couples without children - 24%
Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

1 child - 28%
2 children - 28%
3 or more children - 11%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 19%
15 to 64 years - 67%
65 years and over - 13%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

Canadian - 39%
English - 35%
Irish - 26%
Scottish - 25%
French - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 1%
25 to 34 years - 16%
35 to 44 years - 21%
45 to 54 years - 23%
55 to 64 years - 17%
65 to 74 years - 12%
75 to 84 years - 6%
85 years and over - 2%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 6%
5 to 9 years - 6%
10 to 14 years - 6%
15 to 19 years - 6%
20 to 29 years - 12%
30 to 39 years - 14%
40 to 49 years - 14%
50 to 59 years - 13%
60 to 69 years - 8%
over 70 years - 7%

Bowmanville Schools

This neighbourhood has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 19 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, 3 private schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Montessori, French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and Christian.

Public Schools

19

Catholic Schools

7

Private Schools

3

Public

Catholic

Private

Alternative/Special

Centre for Individual Studies

Having Fun in Bowmanville

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Bowmanville feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, swimming, skating, and water access. There are 31 parks in Bowmanville, with 97 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

31

Number of Recreation Facilities

97

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 27
Dog Park - 1
Pool - 1
Arena - 1
Rinks - 2
Tennis Courts - 6
Basketball Courts - 6
Ball Diamonds - 18
Sports Fields - 20
Community Centre - 1
Splash Pads - 9
Skateboard Park - 1
Beach - 1
Sports Court - 1
Outdoor Games Facility - 1
Trail - 1

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Getting Around in Bowmanville

There are 95 transit stops in Bowmanville. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 34%
Commute to another city - 65%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 90%
Transit - 5%
Walk/bike - 3%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 31%
30 to 44 minutes - 19%
45 to 59 minutes - 8%
60 minutes and over - 16%
Less than 15 minutes - 24%

Work and Education in Bowmanville

In Bowmanville, 17% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 63% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 6%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
$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 - 10%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 11%
$200,000 and over - 5%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 22%
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 17%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Health care and social assistance - 13%
Retail trade - 11%
Manufacturing - 9%

Employment

Employed - 64% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Bowmanville Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 36% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% 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 - 67%
Semi-detached house - 6%
Duplex - 3%
Row house - 10%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 9%
High-rise apartment/condo - 2%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 6%
Not condominium - 93%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 6%
2 bedrooms - 15%
3 bedrooms - 47%
No bedrooms - 0%
4 or more bedrooms - 30%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 19%
1981 to 1990 - 11%
1991 to 2000 - 22%
2001 to 2005 - 12%
2006 to 2010 - 14%
2011 to 2016 - 5%
1960 or before - 14%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 82%
Renter - 17%