Rural Oshawa Neighbourhood Guide

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. Rural Oshawa is an extensive rural area located north of Oshawa.

People & Families in Rural Oshawa

Families with kids make up 47% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 31% of households and 16% of households are one person living alone. People in Rural Oshawa come from 51 different ethnic origins, and 23% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

770

Neighbourhood Population

2,183

Household Size

1 person - 15%
2 persons - 35%
3 persons - 18%
4 persons - 17%
5 or more persons - 12%

Household Types

One-person households - 16%
Non-family households - 1%
Families with children - 46%
Couples without children - 30%
Multiple families in household - 3%

Children Per Family

1 child - 26%
2 children - 21%
3 or more children - 12%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 15%
15 to 64 years - 68%
65 years and over - 15%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

English - 31%
Canadian - 26%
Irish - 17%
Scottish - 15%
German - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 0%
25 to 34 years - 8%
35 to 44 years - 14%
45 to 54 years - 27%
55 to 64 years - 23%
65 to 74 years - 18%
75 to 84 years - 4%
85 years and over - 1%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 5%
5 to 9 years - 5%
10 to 14 years - 5%
15 to 19 years - 6%
20 to 29 years - 11%
30 to 39 years - 8%
40 to 49 years - 12%
50 to 59 years - 18%
60 to 69 years - 12%
over 70 years - 7%

Rural Oshawa Schools

Rural Oshawa has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools and 7 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Gifted/Talented Program.

Public Schools

10

Catholic Schools

7

Public

Catholic

Getting Around in Rural Oshawa

There are 61 transit stops in Rural Oshawa. In Rural Oshawa, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 27%
Commute to another city - 74%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 92%
Transit - 3%
Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 31%
30 to 44 minutes - 21%
45 to 59 minutes - 10%
60 minutes and over - 21%
Less than 15 minutes - 15%

Work and Education in Rural Oshawa

In this neighbourhood, 24% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 64% have any postsecondary education. The construction industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 3%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 4%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 11%
$200,000 and over - 14%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 24%
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 16%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Construction - 15%
Retail trade - 12%
Health care and social assistance - 8%

Employment

Employed - 61% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 34% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Rural Oshawa Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 36% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 23% 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 - 94%
Semi-detached house - 0%
Duplex - 2%
Row house - 0%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 0%
Not condominium - 100%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 1%
2 bedrooms - 4%
3 bedrooms - 50%
No bedrooms - 0%
4 or more bedrooms - 42%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 24%
1981 to 1990 - 12%
1991 to 2000 - 9%
2001 to 2005 - 6%
2006 to 2010 - 5%
2011 to 2016 - 16%
1960 or before - 27%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 90%
Renter - 8%