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 rural community with a close-knit feel, popular with families and people in their 40s-60s.
Mostly detached homes, older construction, with attractive features like rec rooms and primary suites.
A diverse community with residents from 74 different ethnic origins, welcoming and friendly.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, offering a peaceful country living experience.
Rural 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, approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Toronto. Erin is bordered by the Town of Caledon, Ontario 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 of Brampton, Mississauga, Guelph, and even Toronto.
People & Families in Rural Erin
Families with kids make up 46% of households in Rural Erin, while couples without children make up 35% of households and 14% of households are one person living alone. People in Rural Erin come from 74 different ethnic origins, and 16% are first-generation immigrants, while 25% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,940
Neighbourhood Population
8,406
Household Size
- 1 person - 13%
- 2 persons - 38%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 19%
- 5 or more persons - 10%
Household Types
- One-person households - 13%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 46%
- Couples without children - 34%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 22%
- 2 children - 23%
- 3 or more children - 9%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 68%
- 65 years and over - 16%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 35%
- Canadian - 27%
- Scottish - 27%
- Irish - 21%
- German - 13%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 5%
- 35 to 44 years - 14%
- 45 to 54 years - 27%
- 55 to 64 years - 27%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 6%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 9%
- 30 to 39 years - 7%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 20%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 8%
Rural Erin Schools
Rural Erin has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and French Immersion.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
6
Having Fun in Rural Erin
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. There are 2 parks in Rural Erin, with 6 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
2
Number of Recreation Facilities
6
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Field - 1
- Community Centre - 1
- Golf Course - 1
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
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Getting Around in Rural Erin
There are 16 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Acton GO. In Rural Erin, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 19%
- Commute to another city - 80%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 94%
- Transit - 2%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 19%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 22%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 21%
- 60 minutes and over - 18%
- Less than 15 minutes - 18%
Work and Education in Rural Erin
In Rural Erin, 25% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 64% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing 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 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 15%
- $200,000 and over - 16%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 18%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
- Sales and service occupations - 16%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 12%
- Retail trade - 9%
- Construction - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 69% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 2% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 27% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Rural Erin Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 28% 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 - 94%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 100%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 1%
- 2 bedrooms - 10%
- 3 bedrooms - 40%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 45%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 29%
- 1981 to 1990 - 19%
- 1991 to 2000 - 14%
- 2001 to 2005 - 4%
- 2006 to 2010 - 4%
- 2011 to 2016 - 6%
- 1960 or before - 22%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 91%
- Renter - 7%