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 diverse and family-friendly neighbourhood with a mix of older and newer homes.
Spacious homes with hardwood floors, finished basements, and stainless steel appliances.
A vibrant community with a mix of residents from different ethnic backgrounds and age groups.
Great schools, abundant parks, and easy access to shopping and major highways.
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. Erin Mills is in southwest Mississauga, south of Central Erin Mills, with Highway 403 dividing them. Oakville lies to the west. Erin Mills is a planned neighbourhood, developed to be an integrated residential, industrial and commercial community. The neighbourhood is home to University of Toronto's Mississauga Campus. A community centre and shopping area lie roughly in the centre of Erin Mills. Housing is mixed, with high-rise buildings, townhomes, and mostly single-detached homes built in the 1970s, as well as more luxury homes.
People & Families in Erin Mills
Families with kids make up 52% of households in Erin Mills, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 17% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 161 different ethnic origins, and 46% are first-generation immigrants, while 28% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
14,305
Neighbourhood Population
42,371
Household Size
- 1 person - 16%
- 2 persons - 30%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 19%
- 5 or more persons - 13%
Household Types
- One-person households - 16%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 52%
- Couples without children - 24%
- Multiple families in household - 4%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 29%
- 2 children - 26%
- 3 or more children - 11%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 14%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 17%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 15%
- English - 15%
- Scottish - 11%
- Irish - 11%
- Polish - 8%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 7%
- 35 to 44 years - 13%
- 45 to 54 years - 22%
- 55 to 64 years - 25%
- 65 to 74 years - 18%
- 75 to 84 years - 8%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 9%
Erin Mills Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools, 9 Catholic schools, and 4 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Montessori, French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and All-Female.
Public Schools
8
Catholic Schools
9
Private Schools
4
Public
Catholic
Having Fun in Erin Mills
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Erin Mills feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 20 parks in Erin Mills, with 95 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
20
Number of Recreation Facilities
95
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 18
- Pool - 1
- Rinks - 5
- Tennis Courts - 8
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 16
- Sports Fields - 22
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Sports Courts - 6
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
- Trails - 10
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Erin Mills
There are 322 transit stops in Erin Mills. Rail stations include Erindale GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 56%
- Commute to another city - 43%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 78%
- Transit - 16%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 33%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 22%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
- 60 minutes and over - 15%
- Less than 15 minutes - 17%
Work and Education in Erin Mills
In this neighbourhood, 40% 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 - 8%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 12%
- $200,000 and over - 12%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 25%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Management occupations - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 12%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
- Health care and social assistance - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 59% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 34% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Erin Mills Homes
In Erin Mills, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood 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 - 46%
- Semi-detached house - 10%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 21%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 4%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 14%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 24%
- Not condominium - 75%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 6%
- 2 bedrooms - 12%
- 3 bedrooms - 37%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 43%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 38%
- 1981 to 1990 - 41%
- 1991 to 2000 - 12%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 2%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 80%
- Renter - 19%