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.
Centennial is a peaceful and diverse neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Homes in Centennial range from century homes to modern condos, with spacious interiors and attractive features.
Centennial is home to a diverse community of people of all ages and backgrounds.
You'll love the abundance of parks, great schools, and convenient amenities in Centennial.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. The Centennial neighbourhood is in north central Oshawa. Centennial is largely residential, but the north end, along Taunton Rd., also features a number of restaurants and a commercial area, including a mall. There is plenty of park lands and green space, with the Oshawa Creek forming the eastern border of this neighbourhood. Housing is mainly single-detached homes in a real variety of architectural styles, from century homes up to roughly 1980, most of them on fairly generous lots. There are also both high-rise and low-rise apartment buildings and condos, and townhome complexes, in the north end, as well as new condo and townhome developments in the southeast area. Centennial has a number of schools, a library, and a community centre.
People & Families in Centennial
Families with kids make up 35% of households in Centennial, while couples without children make up 26% of households and 33% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 106 different ethnic origins, and 16% are first-generation immigrants, while 20% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
7,605
Neighbourhood Population
16,592
Household Size
- 1 person - 32%
- 2 persons - 37%
- 3 persons - 14%
- 4 persons - 10%
- 5 or more persons - 4%
Household Types
- One-person households - 32%
- Non-family households - 4%
- Families with children - 34%
- Couples without children - 26%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 32%
- 2 children - 18%
- 3 or more children - 6%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 12%
- 15 to 64 years - 62%
- 65 years and over - 24%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 34%
- English - 33%
- Scottish - 24%
- Irish - 24%
- French - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 2%
- 25 to 34 years - 11%
- 35 to 44 years - 11%
- 45 to 54 years - 16%
- 55 to 64 years - 20%
- 65 to 74 years - 18%
- 75 to 84 years - 13%
- 85 years and over - 4%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 9%
- 40 to 49 years - 10%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 14%
Centennial Schools
Centennial has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 12 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and Montessori.
Public Schools
12
Catholic Schools
5
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Having Fun in Centennial
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Centennial feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 10 parks in this neighbourhood, with 30 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
10
Number of Recreation Facilities
30
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 8
- Tennis Courts - 5
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Fields - 4
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Outdoor Games Facilities - 2
- Community Garden - 1
- Trails - 2
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Centennial
There are 96 transit stops in Centennial. In Centennial, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 46%
- Commute to another city - 53%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 81%
- Transit - 11%
- Walk/bike - 4%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 13%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 8%
- 60 minutes and over - 17%
- Less than 15 minutes - 28%
Work and Education in Centennial
In this neighbourhood, 16% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 55% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 19%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
- $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 - 9%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
- $200,000 and over - 3%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 30%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 17%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 14%
- Health care and social assistance - 11%
- Construction - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 46% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 47% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Centennial Homes
In Centennial, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 40% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 36%
- Semi-detached house - 3%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 14%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 9%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 33%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 12%
- Not condominium - 86%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 12%
- 2 bedrooms - 33%
- 3 bedrooms - 37%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 16%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 56%
- 1981 to 1990 - 13%
- 1991 to 2000 - 6%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 22%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 49%
- Renter - 51%