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 close-knit community with a rural feel, popular with families and retirees.
Mostly detached homes, older construction, and owner-occupied. Some homes have finished basements and decks.
Diverse community with residents of various ethnic origins. Friendly and welcoming neighborhood.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities. Charming village atmosphere with mature trees.
Erin has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Erin is a town in Wellington County, bordered by the Town of Caledon to the east, the Town of Halton Hills to the south, the Township of Guelph/Eramosa to the west and the Township of East Garafraxa to the north. The amalgamated town is composed of the former Villages of Erin and Hillsburgh, both urban centres now, as well as the former Township of Erin (which contained the hamlets of Ballinafad, Brisbane, Cedar Valley, Crewson's Corners, Ospringe and Orton). Erin is primarily a rural community but, while farming is still an important activity in the town, most of its population works in the nearby cities.
People & Families in Erin
Families with kids make up 47% of households in Erin, while couples without children make up 26% of households and 23% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 39 different ethnic origins, and 12% are first-generation immigrants, while 18% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
710
Neighbourhood Population
1,870
Household Size
- 1 person - 22%
- 2 persons - 34%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 18%
- 5 or more persons - 8%
Household Types
- One-person households - 22%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 47%
- Couples without children - 26%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 24%
- 2 children - 26%
- 3 or more children - 8%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 72%
- 65 years and over - 12%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 41%
- Scottish - 34%
- Canadian - 33%
- Irish - 26%
- German - 12%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 7%
- 35 to 44 years - 16%
- 45 to 54 years - 29%
- 55 to 64 years - 22%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 8%
- 20 to 29 years - 10%
- 30 to 39 years - 8%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 21%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 5%
Erin Schools
This neighbourhood has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving Erin. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate and French Immersion.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Erin
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 6 parks in this neighbourhood, with 18 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
6
Number of Recreation Facilities
18
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 5
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Fields - 2
- Community Centres - 2
- Golf Course - 1
- BMX Track - 1
- Fairground - 1
- Arts/Performance Facility - 1
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Getting Around in Erin
There are 0 transit stops in Erin. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 22%
- Commute to another city - 77%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 90%
- Transit - 1%
- Walk/bike - 6%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 15%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 28%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
- 60 minutes and over - 20%
- Less than 15 minutes - 21%
Work and Education in Erin
In this neighbourhood, 20% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 63% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 10%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 13%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 12%
- $200,000 and over - 10%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 21%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 17%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 11%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
- Manufacturing - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 71% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 2% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 26% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Erin Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 30% 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 - 87%
- Semi-detached house - 1%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 5%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 1%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 6%
- 2 bedrooms - 13%
- 3 bedrooms - 41%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 38%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 44%
- 1981 to 1990 - 12%
- 1991 to 2000 - 12%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 26%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 89%
- Renter - 10%