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 peaceful and family-friendly neighbourhood with plenty of green space.
Mostly single-detached and semi-detached homes from the 1960s-1970s, with newer 2-storey homes in some areas.
A diverse community with residents from 100 different ethnic origins, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere.
Great schools, numerous parks, and a variety of recreational facilities for families to enjoy.
Eastdale 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 Eastdale neighbourhood is in southeast Oshawa and is predominantly residential, with plenty of green space, wooded areas, and waterways (Harmony Creek), and a trail that runs the length of the area. Eastdale has a number of schools and a community centre. There is a shopping centre in the southeast corner, retail and eateries in the southwest corner, and retail in the northwest corner. Housing is mostly single-detached and semi-detached homes from roughly the 1960s–1970s, as well as townhome complexes. Newer 2-storey homes have been developed in some areas east of Harmony Rd.
People & Families in Eastdale
Families with kids make up 49% of households in Eastdale, while couples without children make up 26% of households and 19% of households are one person living alone. People in Eastdale come from 100 different ethnic origins, and 19% are first-generation immigrants, while 22% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
4,655
Neighbourhood Population
12,688
Household Size
- 1 person - 18%
- 2 persons - 33%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 17%
- 5 or more persons - 10%
Household Types
- One-person households - 18%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 48%
- Couples without children - 26%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 31%
- 2 children - 23%
- 3 or more children - 10%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 16%
- 15 to 64 years - 68%
- 65 years and over - 15%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 32%
- Canadian - 31%
- Scottish - 23%
- Irish - 22%
- German - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 11%
- 35 to 44 years - 15%
- 45 to 54 years - 24%
- 55 to 64 years - 22%
- 65 to 74 years - 16%
- 75 to 84 years - 6%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 7%
Eastdale Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools, 6 Catholic schools, and 3 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Montessori, Christian, French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
8
Catholic Schools
6
Private Schools
3
Public
Catholic
Having Fun in Eastdale
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 10 parks in this neighbourhood, with 32 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
10
Number of Recreation Facilities
32
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 10
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Basketball Courts - 4
- Ball Diamonds - 3
- Sports Fields - 5
- Track - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
- Sports Courts - 2
- Trails - 3
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Getting Around in Eastdale
There are 93 transit stops in Eastdale. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 38%
- Commute to another city - 61%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 87%
- Transit - 8%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 14%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
- 60 minutes and over - 20%
- Less than 15 minutes - 26%
Work and Education in Eastdale
In Eastdale, 17% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 61% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 7%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
- $200,000 and over - 5%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 16%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 12%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Manufacturing - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 60% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 34% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Eastdale Homes
In Eastdale, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 33% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 62%
- Semi-detached house - 15%
- Duplex - 4%
- Row house - 8%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 4%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 3%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 6%
- Not condominium - 93%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 3%
- 2 bedrooms - 9%
- 3 bedrooms - 50%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 34%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 47%
- 1981 to 1990 - 11%
- 1991 to 2000 - 10%
- 2001 to 2005 - 6%
- 2006 to 2010 - 7%
- 2011 to 2016 - 2%
- 1960 or before - 13%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 84%
- Renter - 16%