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 peaceful and family-friendly rural neighbourhood.
Mostly detached homes, a mix of older and newer houses, and spacious interiors.
A rural community with a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees.
Great schools, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and a close-knit community.
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. Rural East Gwillimbury consists primarily of farmland.
People & Families in Rural East Gwillimbury
Families with kids make up 53% of households in Rural East Gwillimbury, while couples without children make up 29% of households and 12% of households are one person living alone. People in Rural East Gwillimbury come from 104 different ethnic origins, and 22% are first-generation immigrants, while 25% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
4,450
Neighbourhood Population
13,694
Household Size
- 1 person - 12%
- 2 persons - 33%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 22%
- 5 or more persons - 13%
Household Types
- One-person households - 12%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 52%
- Couples without children - 29%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 25%
- 2 children - 27%
- 3 or more children - 10%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 18%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 13%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 30%
- Canadian - 29%
- Scottish - 20%
- Irish - 20%
- German - 10%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 11%
- 35 to 44 years - 19%
- 45 to 54 years - 25%
- 55 to 64 years - 21%
- 65 to 74 years - 13%
- 75 to 84 years - 6%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 6%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 10%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 15%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 6%
Rural East Gwillimbury Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 12 public schools and 7 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Fine Arts.
Public Schools
12
Catholic Schools
7
Public
Having Fun in Rural East Gwillimbury
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Rural East Gwillimbury feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and dog parks. There are 8 parks in this neighbourhood, with 22 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
8
Number of Recreation Facilities
22
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 5
- Dog Park - 1
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Sports Fields - 5
- Community Centres - 2
- Splash Pad - 1
- Golf Courses - 2
- Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Rural East Gwillimbury
There are 409 transit stops in Rural East Gwillimbury. Rail stations include Newmarket GO. In Rural East Gwillimbury, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 12%
- Commute to another city - 86%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 92%
- Transit - 5%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 28%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 21%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
- 60 minutes and over - 20%
- Less than 15 minutes - 14%
Work and Education in Rural East Gwillimbury
In Rural East Gwillimbury, 27% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 67% have any postsecondary education. The construction industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 5%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 14%
- $200,000 and over - 13%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 18%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Construction - 11%
- Retail trade - 10%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 67% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 28% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Rural East Gwillimbury 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 14% 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 - 81%
- Semi-detached house - 5%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 9%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 2%
- 2 bedrooms - 7%
- 3 bedrooms - 43%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 46%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 24%
- 1981 to 1990 - 14%
- 1991 to 2000 - 7%
- 2001 to 2005 - 7%
- 2006 to 2010 - 14%
- 2011 to 2016 - 16%
- 1960 or before - 16%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 91%
- Renter - 8%