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 easy access to amenities and schools.
Mostly detached homes, with a mix of older and newer houses and attractive features like finished basements.
A vibrant community with residents of all ages and diverse ethnic backgrounds, creating a rich cultural tapestry.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, making it a fun and convenient place to live.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Parkwood Gardens is a mostly residential neighbourhood in southwest Guelph. Most of the homes are single-family, with a couple of townhouse complexes. Residents have easy access to both Hanlon Parkway and Highway 7/Wellington Street West.
People & Families in Parkwood Gardens
Families with kids make up 55% of households in Parkwood Gardens, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 14% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 87 different ethnic origins, and 30% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,050
Neighbourhood Population
9,297
Household Size
- 1 person - 14%
- 2 persons - 29%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 22%
- 5 or more persons - 15%
Household Types
- One-person households - 13%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 55%
- Couples without children - 22%
- Multiple families in household - 4%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 28%
- 2 children - 28%
- 3 or more children - 13%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 17%
- 15 to 64 years - 72%
- 65 years and over - 9%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 23%
- English - 23%
- Scottish - 17%
- Irish - 16%
- German - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 11%
- 35 to 44 years - 20%
- 45 to 54 years - 27%
- 55 to 64 years - 23%
- 65 to 74 years - 12%
- 75 to 84 years - 1%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 7%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 3%
Parkwood Gardens Schools
This neighbourhood has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Parkwood Gardens
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Parkwood Gardens feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 7 parks in Parkwood Gardens, with 37 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.
Number of Parks
7
Number of Recreation Facilities
37
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 5
- Pools - 2
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 3
- Tennis Court - 1
- Basketball Courts - 4
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 11
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Trails - 4
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Parkwood Gardens
There are 39 transit stops in Parkwood Gardens. 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 - 73%
- Commute to another city - 25%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 90%
- Transit - 6%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 32%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 9%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 4%
- 60 minutes and over - 6%
- Less than 15 minutes - 46%
Work and Education in Parkwood Gardens
In this neighbourhood, 24% 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 - 5%
- $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 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 16%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 12%
- $200,000 and over - 7%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 20%
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities - 17%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 26%
- Retail trade - 12%
- Health care and social assistance - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 69% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 26% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Parkwood Gardens Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Parkwood Gardens has a consistent population, with 28% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 72%
- Semi-detached house - 3%
- Duplex - 6%
- Row house - 10%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 6%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 9%
- Not condominium - 90%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 4%
- 2 bedrooms - 4%
- 3 bedrooms - 54%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 35%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 22%
- 1981 to 1990 - 29%
- 1991 to 2000 - 28%
- 2001 to 2005 - 14%
- 2006 to 2010 - 3%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 84%
- Renter - 15%