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 family-friendly neighbourhood with a diverse community and a mix of housing options.
Homes in Brant range from apartments to detached houses, with various attractive features.
A vibrant community with residents of different ages and ethnic backgrounds, creating a rich cultural tapestry.
Great schools, parks with playgrounds, and a variety of recreational facilities to enjoy.
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 20s, people in their 30s, and people in their 50s. Brant is a residential neighbourhood in the north-eastern corner of Guelph. There are a variety of housing types in Brant, including apartment buildings, townhouses, and single-family detached houses.
People & Families in Brant
Families with kids make up 45% of households in Brant, while couples without children make up 25% of households and 23% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 68 different ethnic origins, and 21% are first-generation immigrants, while 20% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,620
Neighbourhood Population
4,234
Household Size
- 1 person - 22%
- 2 persons - 34%
- 3 persons - 16%
- 4 persons - 14%
- 5 or more persons - 10%
Household Types
- One-person households - 22%
- Non-family households - 4%
- Families with children - 45%
- Couples without children - 25%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 27%
- 2 children - 24%
- 3 or more children - 13%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 21%
- 15 to 64 years - 65%
- 65 years and over - 12%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 30%
- English - 24%
- Scottish - 19%
- Irish - 19%
- German - 13%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 2%
- 25 to 34 years - 19%
- 35 to 44 years - 18%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 17%
- 65 to 74 years - 11%
- 75 to 84 years - 6%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 7%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 15%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 12%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 6%
Brant Schools
Brant has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Gifted/Talented Program, French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
9
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Brant
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Brant feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 5 parks in Brant, with 15 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
5
Number of Recreation Facilities
15
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 5
- Rink - 1
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 2
- Splash Pad - 1
- Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Brant
There are 19 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Brant, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 70%
- Commute to another city - 29%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 88%
- Transit - 8%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 34%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 15%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 6%
- 60 minutes and over - 7%
- Less than 15 minutes - 35%
Work and Education in Brant
In this neighbourhood, 23% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 54% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 10%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 7%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 8%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 11%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 7%
- $200,000 and over - 2%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities - 16%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 26%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
- Retail trade - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 66% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Brant Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 45% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 46%
- Semi-detached house - 5%
- Duplex - 8%
- Row house - 13%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 26%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 11%
- Not condominium - 88%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 5%
- 2 bedrooms - 27%
- 3 bedrooms - 44%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 22%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 48%
- 1981 to 1990 - 3%
- 1991 to 2000 - 3%
- 2001 to 2005 - 4%
- 2006 to 2010 - 14%
- 2011 to 2016 - 16%
- 1960 or before - 10%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 59%
- Renter - 40%