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 students, families, and seniors.
Homes range from apartments and condos to single detached homes, with varied styles and ages.
A vibrant community with residents from diverse ethnic backgrounds and a strong sense of belonging.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, along with a convenient location.
College Park has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. College Park is in northeast Oakville, with Sixteen Mile Creek forming the western boundary, QEW to the south, Upper Middle Rd to the north, and Trafalgar Rd to the east. This neighbourhood features Sheridan College, and there is a mix of students, families, and seniors. Housing is also varied, with plenty of apartment and condo highrises, single detached homes from the 1960s-1970s, townhomes, and duplexes. There is a golf course, wooded areas, and plenty of parklands, as well as shopping and services areas.
People & Families in College Park
Families with kids make up 40% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 25% of households and 25% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 110 different ethnic origins, and 36% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
5,045
Neighbourhood Population
12,682
Household Size
- 1 person - 25%
- 2 persons - 34%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 15%
- 5 or more persons - 7%
Household Types
- One-person households - 24%
- Non-family households - 7%
- Families with children - 40%
- Couples without children - 25%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 28%
- 2 children - 23%
- 3 or more children - 8%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 19%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 25%
- Canadian - 21%
- Scottish - 20%
- Irish - 18%
- German - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 6%
- 25 to 34 years - 11%
- 35 to 44 years - 15%
- 45 to 54 years - 20%
- 55 to 64 years - 20%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 10%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 15%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 10%
College Park Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving College Park. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
9
Catholic Schools
6
Public
Having Fun in College Park
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 12 parks in College Park, with 41 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
12
Number of Recreation Facilities
41
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 8
- Tennis Courts - 8
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Sports Fields - 10
- Golf Course - 1
- Sports Courts - 2
- Trails - 6
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Getting Around in College Park
There are 155 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Oakville. In College Park, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 47%
- Commute to another city - 52%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 74%
- Transit - 18%
- Walk/bike - 6%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 18%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
- 60 minutes and over - 15%
- Less than 15 minutes - 23%
Work and Education in College Park
In College Park, 39% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 71% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 14%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 8%
- $200,000 and over - 9%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 26%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Management occupations - 11%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 12%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
- Accommodation and food services - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 59% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 34% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
College Park Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. College Park has a consistent population, with 41% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 14% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 39%
- Semi-detached house - 8%
- Duplex - 3%
- Row house - 14%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 2%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 31%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 19%
- Not condominium - 81%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 9%
- 2 bedrooms - 24%
- 3 bedrooms - 39%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 26%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 54%
- 1981 to 1990 - 25%
- 1991 to 2000 - 5%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 12%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 65%
- Renter - 35%