Walker Neighbourhood Guide

Walker has a dynamic population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 30s, and people in their 40s. The Walker area is a new residential development in southwest Milton. Construction began in 2015.

People & Families in Walker

Families with kids make up 66% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 19% of households and 9% of households are one person living alone. People in Walker come from 72 different ethnic origins, and 47% are first-generation immigrants, while 34% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

1,060

Neighbourhood Population

3,664

Household Size

1 person - 9%
2 persons - 24%
3 persons - 22%
4 persons - 25%
5 or more persons - 18%

Household Types

One-person households - 9%
Non-family households - 1%
Families with children - 65%
Couples without children - 19%
Multiple families in household - 4%

Children Per Family

1 child - 28%
2 children - 31%
3 or more children - 16%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 27%
15 to 64 years - 65%
65 years and over - 7%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

East Indian - 19%
Canadian - 13%
English - 11%
Pakistani - 10%
Scottish - 8%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 0%
25 to 34 years - 30%
35 to 44 years - 35%
45 to 54 years - 21%
55 to 64 years - 7%
65 to 74 years - 3%
75 to 84 years - 0%
85 years and over - 0%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 11%
5 to 9 years - 9%
10 to 14 years - 6%
15 to 19 years - 5%
20 to 29 years - 11%
30 to 39 years - 23%
40 to 49 years - 14%
50 to 59 years - 5%
60 to 69 years - 3%
over 70 years - 3%

Walker Schools

Walker has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving Walker. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Gifted/Talented Program.

Public Schools

7

Catholic Schools

5

Public

Catholic

Getting Around in Walker

There are 0 transit stops in Walker. In Walker, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 22%
Commute to another city - 77%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 92%
Transit - 6%
Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 19%
30 to 44 minutes - 27%
45 to 59 minutes - 15%
60 minutes and over - 22%
Less than 15 minutes - 14%

Work and Education in Walker

In this neighbourhood, 45% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 77% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 2%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 3%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 8%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 19%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 15%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
$200,000 and over - 4%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 19%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
Manufacturing - 10%
Retail trade - 9%

Employment

Employed - 76% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 19% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Walker Homes

In Walker, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 89% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 23% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

Single-detached house - 34%
Semi-detached house - 9%
Duplex - 0%
Row house - 55%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 1%
Not condominium - 98%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 0%
2 bedrooms - 4%
3 bedrooms - 60%
No bedrooms - 0%
4 or more bedrooms - 34%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 0%
1981 to 1990 - 0%
1991 to 2000 - 0%
2001 to 2005 - 0%
2006 to 2010 - 21%
2011 to 2016 - 78%
1960 or before - 0%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 79%
Renter - 20%