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 diverse and vibrant neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
A mix of older and newer homes, including single-detached houses and high-rise apartments.
A diverse community with people of various ages and ethnic backgrounds.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, and a variety of housing options.
West Willow Woods has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. West Willow Woods is a residential area with a variety of housing types. Homes range from older single-family detached houses on mature lots to high-rise apartment buildings. The Guelph campus of Conestoga College is also located in West Willow Woods.
People & Families in West Willow Woods
Families with kids make up 51% of households in West Willow Woods, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 18% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 106 different ethnic origins, and 30% are first-generation immigrants, while 21% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,815
Neighbourhood Population
10,727
Household Size
- 1 person - 17%
- 2 persons - 30%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 19%
- 5 or more persons - 11%
Household Types
- One-person households - 18%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 51%
- Couples without children - 23%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 28%
- 2 children - 28%
- 3 or more children - 11%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 18%
- 15 to 64 years - 70%
- 65 years and over - 10%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 26%
- English - 23%
- Scottish - 18%
- Irish - 18%
- German - 12%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 2%
- 25 to 34 years - 13%
- 35 to 44 years - 18%
- 45 to 54 years - 24%
- 55 to 64 years - 22%
- 65 to 74 years - 11%
- 75 to 84 years - 4%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 6%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 3%
West Willow Woods Schools
This neighbourhood has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 5 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
5
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in West Willow Woods
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in West Willow Woods feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and dog parks. There are 6 parks in West Willow Woods, with 24 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
6
Number of Recreation Facilities
24
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 6
- Dog Park - 1
- Tennis Courts - 4
- Ball Diamonds - 6
- Sports Fields - 4
- Trails - 3
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Getting Around in West Willow Woods
There are 62 transit stops in West Willow Woods. 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 - 74%
- Commute to another city - 26%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 88%
- Transit - 7%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 33%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 11%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 4%
- 60 minutes and over - 6%
- Less than 15 minutes - 44%
Work and Education in West Willow Woods
In West Willow Woods, 23% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 55% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 8%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
- $200,000 and over - 5%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 23%
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities - 18%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 28%
- Retail trade - 10%
- Health care and social assistance - 7%
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.
West Willow Woods Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. West Willow Woods has a consistent population, with 40% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% 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 - 45%
- Semi-detached house - 5%
- Duplex - 6%
- Row house - 21%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 7%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 13%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 19%
- Not condominium - 80%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 6%
- 2 bedrooms - 16%
- 3 bedrooms - 49%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 26%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 35%
- 1981 to 1990 - 29%
- 1991 to 2000 - 15%
- 2001 to 2005 - 7%
- 2006 to 2010 - 4%
- 2011 to 2016 - 5%
- 1960 or before - 1%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 70%
- Renter - 28%