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 a diverse population and a mix of older and newer homes.
Homes include single-detached, semi-detached, and townhomes with attractive features like spacious kitchens and finished basements.
A vibrant community with residents from 162 different ethnic origins, creating a rich cultural tapestry.
Great schools, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and a convenient location near highways and public transit.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. The East Credit neighbourhood is in north central Mississauga, between Highway 401 and Highway 403. The East Credit River forms the western boundary, and Terry Fox Parkway is roughly the eastern boundary. Residential development in this neighbourhood started around the late 1980s and continued into the 2000s, so it is one of Mississauga's more recently developed areas. Homes include single-detached, semi-detached, and townhomes. The area features a golf course.
People & Families in East Credit
Families with kids make up 66% of households in East Credit, while couples without children make up 15% of households and 8% of households are one person living alone. People in East Credit come from 162 different ethnic origins, and 63% are first-generation immigrants, while 29% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
17,820
Neighbourhood Population
65,366
Household Size
- 1 person - 7%
- 2 persons - 18%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 27%
- 5 or more persons - 25%
Household Types
- One-person households - 7%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 65%
- Couples without children - 15%
- Multiple families in household - 9%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 27%
- 2 children - 34%
- 3 or more children - 15%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 16%
- 15 to 64 years - 71%
- 65 years and over - 11%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 21%
- Chinese - 14%
- Pakistani - 7%
- Filipino - 6%
- Canadian - 5%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 6%
- 35 to 44 years - 16%
- 45 to 54 years - 31%
- 55 to 64 years - 27%
- 65 to 74 years - 11%
- 75 to 84 years - 4%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 8%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 4%
East Credit Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 16 public schools and 13 Catholic schools serving East Credit. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, Gifted/Talented Program, International Baccalaureate, and Fine Arts.
Public Schools
16
Catholic Schools
13
Public
Having Fun in East Credit
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in East Credit feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 24 parks in this neighbourhood, with 108 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
24
Number of Recreation Facilities
108
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 20
- Pool - 1
- Rinks - 3
- Tennis Courts - 7
- Basketball Courts - 6
- Ball Diamonds - 14
- Sports Fields - 35
- Tracks - 2
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
- Golf Course - 1
- Sports Courts - 10
- Trails - 4
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
Getting Around in East Credit
There are 438 transit stops in East Credit. Rail stations include Erindale GO. In East Credit, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 57%
- Commute to another city - 41%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 81%
- Transit - 15%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 37%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 22%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
- 60 minutes and over - 15%
- Less than 15 minutes - 15%
Work and Education in East Credit
In this neighbourhood, 47% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 72% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 5%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $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 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 14%
- $200,000 and over - 12%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations - 11%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 12%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 11%
- Manufacturing - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 60% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 32% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
East Credit Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. East Credit has a consistent population, with 29% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% 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 - 56%
- Semi-detached house - 12%
- Duplex - 6%
- Row house - 17%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 5%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 12%
- Not condominium - 87%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 3%
- 2 bedrooms - 6%
- 3 bedrooms - 33%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 56%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 2%
- 1981 to 1990 - 20%
- 1991 to 2000 - 50%
- 2001 to 2005 - 17%
- 2006 to 2010 - 4%
- 2011 to 2016 - 3%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 84%
- Renter - 15%