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.
Central West (Guelph) is a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Homes in Central West (Guelph) feature distinctive limestone architecture and a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments.
The community in Central West (Guelph) is made up of people from diverse ethnic backgrounds and different age groups.
You'll love the easy access to retail, dining, entertainment, and professional services in Downtown Guelph.
This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Central West, or Downtown Guelph, is known for its distinctive limestone architecture and heritage buildings. Many of Guelph's historically designated properties are in or near the downtown area. Downtown is very easily accessible by car, regional and local transit, walking, and by bike. It is the home of Guelph's largest concentration of retail, dining, financial services, as well as entertainment, healthcare, and professional services like lawyers and doctors. Housing options include single-family homes, townhouses and duplexes/triplexes, and apartment complexes.
People & Families in Central West (Guelph)
Families with kids make up 22% of households in Central West (Guelph), while couples without children make up 26% of households and 44% of households are one person living alone. People in Central West (Guelph) come from 90 different ethnic origins, and 17% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,050
Neighbourhood Population
5,834
Household Size
- 1 person - 44%
- 2 persons - 35%
- 3 persons - 10%
- 4 persons - 7%
- 5 or more persons - 2%
Household Types
- One-person households - 44%
- Non-family households - 7%
- Families with children - 21%
- Couples without children - 25%
- Multiple families in household - 0%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 26%
- 2 children - 15%
- 3 or more children - 4%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 10%
- 15 to 64 years - 73%
- 65 years and over - 16%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 35%
- Irish - 30%
- Scottish - 29%
- Canadian - 23%
- German - 18%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 6%
- 25 to 34 years - 21%
- 35 to 44 years - 13%
- 45 to 54 years - 14%
- 55 to 64 years - 18%
- 65 to 74 years - 13%
- 75 to 84 years - 6%
- 85 years and over - 4%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 3%
- 10 to 14 years - 3%
- 15 to 19 years - 3%
- 20 to 29 years - 19%
- 30 to 39 years - 15%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 7%
Central West (Guelph) Schools
Central West (Guelph) has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools, 6 Catholic schools, 1 private school, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Montessori.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
6
Private Schools
1
Catholic
Private
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in Central West (Guelph)
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Central West (Guelph) feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 9 parks in this neighbourhood, with 19 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
9
Number of Recreation Facilities
19
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 4
- Arena - 1
- Rink - 1
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Fields - 4
- Splash Pad - 1
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
- Community Gardens - 3
- Trails - 2
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Getting Around in Central West (Guelph)
There are 105 transit stops in Central West (Guelph). Rail stations include Guelph Central GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 69%
- Commute to another city - 29%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 69%
- Transit - 12%
- Walk/bike - 17%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 28%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 15%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 6%
- 60 minutes and over - 10%
- Less than 15 minutes - 39%
Work and Education in Central West (Guelph)
In Central West (Guelph), 42% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 68% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 22%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
- $200,000 and over - 3%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 21%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 14%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 15%
- Educational services - 11%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 64% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 31% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Central West (Guelph) Homes
In Central West (Guelph), there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 51% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 20% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 30%
- Semi-detached house - 5%
- Duplex - 8%
- Row house - 1%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 30%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 25%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 11%
- Not condominium - 88%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 33%
- 2 bedrooms - 33%
- 3 bedrooms - 20%
- No bedrooms - 1%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 11%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 22%
- 1981 to 1990 - 8%
- 1991 to 2000 - 3%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 7%
- 1960 or before - 55%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 43%
- Renter - 57%