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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

Bruleville is a welcoming neighbourhood with a strong sense of community and diverse population.

Property Pulse

Homes in Bruleville are a mix of older single-detached houses and row houses.

Community Canvas

Bruleville is home to families, young professionals, and a diverse community of people.

What You'll Love

You'll love the family-friendly atmosphere, proximity to parks, and variety of schools in Bruleville.

Have a look around Bruleville.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 30s, and people in their 50s. Bruleville is a neighbourhood on central mountain in Hamilton. The neighbourhood is also known as "Birdland", due to many of the community's streets being named after types of birds. Bruleville is mostly residential, with some shopping found on Upper Wentworth Street.

People & Families in Bruleville

Families with kids make up 45% of households in Bruleville, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 26% of households are one person living alone. People in Bruleville come from 76 different ethnic origins, and 29% are first-generation immigrants, while 25% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

1,680

Neighbourhood Population

4,189

Household Size

  • 1 person - 26%
  • 2 persons - 33%
  • 3 persons - 16%
  • 4 persons - 13%
  • 5 or more persons - 8%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 26%
  • Non-family households - 3%
  • Families with children - 45%
  • Couples without children - 21%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 30%
  • 2 children - 23%
  • 3 or more children - 12%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 17%
  • 15 to 64 years - 63%
  • 65 years and over - 19%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 25%
  • Canadian - 23%
  • Scottish - 16%
  • Irish - 14%
  • German - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 12%
  • 35 to 44 years - 12%
  • 45 to 54 years - 20%
  • 55 to 64 years - 22%
  • 65 to 74 years - 10%
  • 75 to 84 years - 14%
  • 85 years and over - 6%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 5%
  • 5 to 9 years - 6%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 6%
  • 20 to 29 years - 12%
  • 30 to 39 years - 11%
  • 40 to 49 years - 10%
  • 50 to 59 years - 14%
  • 60 to 69 years - 10%
  • over 70 years - 13%

Bruleville Schools

This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving Bruleville. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

7

Catholic Schools

6

Having Fun in Bruleville

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. There are 2 parks in Bruleville, with 6 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

2

Number of Recreation Facilities

6

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playground - 1
  • Basketball Court - 1
  • Sports Field - 1
  • Sports Courts - 2
  • Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Bruleville

There are 36 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 77%
  • Commute to another city - 24%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 81%
  • Transit - 12%
  • Walk/bike - 5%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 40%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 16%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 8%
  • 60 minutes and over - 10%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 23%

Work and Education in Bruleville

In Bruleville, 14% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 53% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 18%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $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 - 5%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
  • $200,000 and over - 1%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 29%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 18%
  • Health care and social assistance - 14%
  • Manufacturing - 12%

Employment

  • Employed - 53% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 42% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Bruleville Homes

In Bruleville, there are a mix of home types. Bruleville has a consistent population, with 36% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% 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 - 38%
  • Semi-detached house - 10%
  • Duplex - 0%
  • Row house - 18%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 2%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 29%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 7%
  • Not condominium - 92%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 13%
  • 2 bedrooms - 24%
  • 3 bedrooms - 40%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 22%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 50%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 22%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 9%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 0%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 0%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 15%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 55%
  • Renter - 44%

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