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 diverse population and a mix of older homes.
Mostly detached homes, some with basement apartments and separate entrances.
A welcoming community with a mix of families, students, and professionals from various ethnic backgrounds.
Proximity to Mohawk College, parks, and public transit, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Bonnington 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. Bonnington is a neighbourhood in south Hamilton, located close to Mohawk College. This community follows a grid-like street layout and is mostly residential with some businesses located on Mohawk Road and Upper James Street.
People & Families in Bonnington
Families with kids make up 35% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 18% of households and 33% of households are one person living alone. People in Bonnington come from 39 different ethnic origins, and 38% are first-generation immigrants, while 20% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
620
Neighbourhood Population
1,524
Household Size
- 1 person - 32%
- 2 persons - 32%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 10%
- 5 or more persons - 10%
Household Types
- One-person households - 33%
- Non-family households - 15%
- Families with children - 34%
- Couples without children - 17%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 38%
- 2 children - 22%
- 3 or more children - 7%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 11%
- 15 to 64 years - 75%
- 65 years and over - 13%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 20%
- English - 20%
- Scottish - 17%
- East Indian - 11%
- Irish - 10%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 15%
- 25 to 34 years - 17%
- 35 to 44 years - 11%
- 45 to 54 years - 17%
- 55 to 64 years - 17%
- 65 to 74 years - 6%
- 75 to 84 years - 4%
- 85 years and over - 7%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 3%
- 10 to 14 years - 3%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 24%
- 30 to 39 years - 11%
- 40 to 49 years - 10%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 8%
- over 70 years - 6%
Bonnington Schools
Bonnington has 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 and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Bonnington
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. There are 1 parks in Bonnington, with 1 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 1.
Number of Parks
1
Number of Recreation Facilities
1
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
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Getting Around in Bonnington
There are 34 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 74%
- Commute to another city - 24%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 58%
- Transit - 33%
- Walk/bike - 5%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 34%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 21%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 8%
- 60 minutes and over - 7%
- Less than 15 minutes - 26%
Work and Education in Bonnington
In this neighbourhood, 23% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 57% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 26%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 11%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 14%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 4%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 1%
- $200,000 and over - 1%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 41%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 14%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 15%
- Health care and social assistance - 14%
- Accommodation and food services - 14%
Employment
- Employed - 55% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 9% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 35% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Bonnington Homes
In Bonnington, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 52% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 31% 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 - 62%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 5%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 25%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 7%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 100%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 16%
- 2 bedrooms - 28%
- 3 bedrooms - 25%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 28%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 30%
- 1981 to 1990 - 2%
- 1991 to 2000 - 1%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 61%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 41%
- Renter - 58%