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 dynamic neighbourhood with a mix of residential and commercial areas, offering easy access to amenities.
Mostly condos and townhouses, with older homes and attractive features like bright kitchens and finished basements.
A mix of families, couples, and singles, with a high percentage of immigrants and a range of age groups.
Great schools, parks with playgrounds, and sports facilities.
This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Onward Willow is a mixed-use neighbourhood, with commercial/industrial areas in the northern part and along Silvercreek Parkway, and residential areas in the centre and southern part. There are a mix of housing types in Onward Willow, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartment complexes. Residents enjoy easy access to all amenities.
People & Families in Onward Willow
Families with kids make up 38% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 34% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 98 different ethnic origins, and 31% are first-generation immigrants, while 19% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,430
Neighbourhood Population
7,751
Household Size
- 1 person - 34%
- 2 persons - 32%
- 3 persons - 16%
- 4 persons - 11%
- 5 or more persons - 6%
Household Types
- One-person households - 34%
- Non-family households - 6%
- Families with children - 37%
- Couples without children - 20%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 35%
- 2 children - 20%
- 3 or more children - 8%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 17%
- 15 to 64 years - 70%
- 65 years and over - 12%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 28%
- Canadian - 23%
- Scottish - 20%
- Irish - 17%
- German - 13%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 3%
- 25 to 34 years - 19%
- 35 to 44 years - 20%
- 45 to 54 years - 18%
- 55 to 64 years - 17%
- 65 to 74 years - 10%
- 75 to 84 years - 7%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 7%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 4%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 16%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 7%
Onward Willow Schools
Onward Willow has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Christian, French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
5
Private Schools
1
Having Fun in Onward Willow
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Onward Willow feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and dog parks. There are 3 parks in Onward Willow, with 20 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 6.
Number of Parks
3
Number of Recreation Facilities
20
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Dog Park - 1
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Basketball Courts - 5
- Ball Diamonds - 5
- Sports Fields - 2
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Court - 1
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Getting Around in Onward Willow
There are 41 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Onward Willow, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 82%
- Commute to another city - 16%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 78%
- Transit - 10%
- Walk/bike - 10%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 31%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 11%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 4%
- 60 minutes and over - 4%
- Less than 15 minutes - 48%
Work and Education in Onward Willow
In this neighbourhood, 21% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 50% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 19%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 11%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 11%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 3%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 3%
- $200,000 and over - 1%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities - 26%
- Sales and service occupations - 20%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 35%
- Retail trade - 10%
- Health care and social assistance - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 60% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 33% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Onward Willow Homes
In Onward Willow, there are mostly condos and townhouses. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 50% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 17% 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 - 25%
- Semi-detached house - 1%
- Duplex - 4%
- Row house - 14%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 19%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 34%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 18%
- Not condominium - 81%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 20%
- 2 bedrooms - 38%
- 3 bedrooms - 30%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 9%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 48%
- 1981 to 1990 - 13%
- 1991 to 2000 - 8%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 29%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 43%
- Renter - 56%