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 welcoming village with a diverse population and a strong sense of community.
Mostly detached homes with older construction, offering spacious interiors and attractive upgrades.
A mix of families, young professionals, and retirees from various ethnic backgrounds.
Great schools, parks with playgrounds, and a peaceful atmosphere make it perfect for families.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Queensville is a village within the Town of East Gwillimbury. Among the private homes, the village proper contains the Queensville Cemetery, a post office, a United Church of Canada, and a complex containing a fire hall, a community centre, and a public park. At one time, there were plans to build Ontario's first private university in Queensville.
People & Families in Queensville
Families with kids make up 43% of households in Queensville, while couples without children make up 37% of households and 17% of households are one person living alone. People in Queensville come from 16 different ethnic origins, and 10% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
150
Neighbourhood Population
449
Household Size
- 1 person - 16%
- 2 persons - 36%
- 3 persons - 23%
- 4 persons - 13%
- 5 or more persons - 13%
Household Types
- One-person households - 16%
- Non-family households - 0%
- Families with children - 43%
- Couples without children - 36%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 24%
- 2 children - 24%
- 3 or more children - 8%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 65%
- 65 years and over - 18%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 37%
- English - 32%
- Scottish - 29%
- Irish - 21%
- French - 15%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 0%
- 35 to 44 years - 6%
- 45 to 54 years - 26%
- 55 to 64 years - 36%
- 65 to 74 years - 16%
- 75 to 84 years - 6%
- 85 years and over - 6%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 2%
- 5 to 9 years - 3%
- 10 to 14 years - 7%
- 15 to 19 years - 4%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 7%
- 40 to 49 years - 9%
- 50 to 59 years - 19%
- 60 to 69 years - 19%
- over 70 years - 10%
Queensville Schools
Queensville has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving Queensville. The special programs offered at local schools include Fine Arts, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and French Immersion.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Queensville
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Queensville feature playgrounds for kids. There are 3 parks in Queensville, with 7 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
3
Number of Recreation Facilities
7
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 2
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 2
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Getting Around in Queensville
There are 17 transit stops in Queensville. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 8%
- Commute to another city - 88%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 93%
- Transit - 6%
- Walk/bike - 0%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 27%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 21%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 18%
- 60 minutes and over - 21%
- Less than 15 minutes - 12%
Work and Education in Queensville
In this neighbourhood, 20% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 59% have any postsecondary education. The construction industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 9%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 3%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 3%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 13%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
- $200,000 and over - 20%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 25%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Construction - 20%
- Retail trade - 17%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 7%
Employment
- Employed - 57% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 2% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 39% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Queensville Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Queensville has a consistent population, with 21% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 3% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 96%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 3%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 96%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 0%
- 2 bedrooms - 10%
- 3 bedrooms - 37%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 48%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 43%
- 1981 to 1990 - 20%
- 1991 to 2000 - 10%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 30%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 83%
- Renter - 16%