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 vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood with a consistent population and a diverse community of all ages.
Homes in Two Rivers include single-family houses, low-rise apartments, and a few high-rises and townhouses.
A welcoming community with residents from various ethnic backgrounds and a strong sense of belonging.
Enjoy the abundance of parks with playgrounds and dog parks, and the excellent schools in the area.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Located where the Eramosa River and Speed River converge, Two Rivers is a mixed-use neighbourhood across the Speed River from downtown Guelph. Housing types include single-family homes, low-rise apartments, and a few high-rises and townhouses.
People & Families in Two Rivers
Families with kids make up 28% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 39% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 64 different ethnic origins, and 13% are first-generation immigrants, while 20% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,945
Neighbourhood Population
3,991
Household Size
- 1 person - 38%
- 2 persons - 35%
- 3 persons - 13%
- 4 persons - 8%
- 5 or more persons - 4%
Household Types
- One-person households - 39%
- Non-family households - 8%
- Families with children - 28%
- Couples without children - 22%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 31%
- 2 children - 17%
- 3 or more children - 5%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 73%
- 65 years and over - 13%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 32%
- Scottish - 29%
- Irish - 29%
- Canadian - 26%
- German - 17%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 7%
- 25 to 34 years - 22%
- 35 to 44 years - 16%
- 45 to 54 years - 16%
- 55 to 64 years - 17%
- 65 to 74 years - 11%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 3%
- 15 to 19 years - 3%
- 20 to 29 years - 18%
- 30 to 39 years - 16%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 8%
- over 70 years - 7%
Two Rivers Schools
This neighbourhood has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
8
Catholic Schools
6
Having Fun in Two Rivers
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Two Rivers feature playgrounds for kids and dog parks. There are 4 parks in Two Rivers, with 19 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
19
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Dog Park - 1
- Pool - 1
- Volleyball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 6
- Sports Fields - 2
- Splash Pad - 1
- Community Garden - 1
- Trails - 2
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Getting Around in Two Rivers
There are 59 transit stops in Two Rivers. Rail stations include Guelph. In Two Rivers, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 72%
- Commute to another city - 26%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 74%
- Transit - 10%
- Walk/bike - 12%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 33%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 12%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 7%
- 60 minutes and over - 8%
- Less than 15 minutes - 38%
Work and Education in Two Rivers
In Two Rivers, 34% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 67% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 22%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 4%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 3%
- $200,000 and over - 2%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 26%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 15%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 14%
- Educational services - 12%
- Accommodation and food services - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 66% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 28% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Two Rivers Homes
In Two Rivers, there are a mix of home types. Two Rivers has a consistent population, with 45% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 19% 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 - 48%
- Semi-detached house - 5%
- Duplex - 13%
- Row house - 2%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 15%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 14%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 11%
- Not condominium - 88%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 20%
- 2 bedrooms - 33%
- 3 bedrooms - 29%
- No bedrooms - 1%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 15%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 9%
- 1981 to 1990 - 3%
- 1991 to 2000 - 11%
- 2001 to 2005 - 3%
- 2006 to 2010 - 3%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 67%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 54%
- Renter - 45%