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 parks and highways.
Mostly detached homes, a mix of older and newer homes, and mostly owner-occupied.
A diverse community with residents from 67 different ethnic origins and a strong sense of family.
The abundance of parks and recreational facilities, great schools, and easy commute within the city.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Rushdale is a residential neighbourhood in south Hamilton. Residents enjoy easy access to parkland and the highway.
People & Families in Rushdale
Families with kids make up 65% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 9% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 67 different ethnic origins, and 32% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
855
Neighbourhood Population
2,864
Household Size
- 1 person - 8%
- 2 persons - 28%
- 3 persons - 24%
- 4 persons - 22%
- 5 or more persons - 17%
Household Types
- One-person households - 8%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 64%
- Couples without children - 22%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 28%
- 2 children - 29%
- 3 or more children - 14%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 69%
- 65 years and over - 15%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 20%
- Canadian - 16%
- Scottish - 16%
- Italian - 15%
- Irish - 14%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 10%
- 35 to 44 years - 14%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 31%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 6%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 15%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 9%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 9%
Rushdale Schools
Rushdale has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving Rushdale. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement and French Immersion.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Rushdale
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Rushdale feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 2 parks in Rushdale, with 13 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 6.
Number of Parks
2
Number of Recreation Facilities
13
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 2
- Tennis Court - 1
- Volleyball Court - 1
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 2
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Courts - 2
- Trail - 1
Getting Around in Rushdale
There are 19 transit stops in Rushdale. In Rushdale, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 77%
- Commute to another city - 23%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 88%
- Transit - 7%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 39%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 17%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 6%
- 60 minutes and over - 7%
- Less than 15 minutes - 27%
Work and Education in Rushdale
In this neighbourhood, 24% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 66% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 9%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 14%
- $200,000 and over - 9%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 28%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 14%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 13%
- Educational services - 12%
- Manufacturing - 12%
Employment
- Employed - 60% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 34% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Rushdale Homes
In Rushdale, there are mostly detached homes. Rushdale has a consistent population, with 27% 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 - 75%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 21%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 4%
- Not condominium - 95%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 0%
- 2 bedrooms - 4%
- 3 bedrooms - 53%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 42%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 9%
- 1981 to 1990 - 72%
- 1991 to 2000 - 8%
- 2001 to 2005 - 6%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 1%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 81%
- Renter - 17%