Vanier Neighbourhood Guide

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. The Vanier neighbourhood is in southwest Oshawa, and is a mixed area of residential subdivisions, large areas of retail/commercial, as well as undeveloped, open lands. Oshawa's large shopping mall, Oshawa Centre, is in the northeast region of Vanier, and there is also a shopping centre in the southwest. A recreation complex is in the west end, as well as the Durham campus of Trent University. Vanier's eastern boundary is the Oshawa Creek and the bike trail that runs along it. Housing is mixed, with single-detached homes, semi-detached, duplexes, low-rise apartment complexes, and townhomes. This is an older neighbourhood, with homes varying in age and style, mostly bungalows and side-splits from around the 1950s-1970s, as well as some older, 2-storey frame homes.

People & Families in Vanier

Families with kids make up 37% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 33% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 96 different ethnic origins, and 16% are first-generation immigrants, while 19% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

4,930

Neighbourhood Population

11,365

Household Size

1 person - 32%
2 persons - 33%
3 persons - 16%
4 persons - 10%
5 or more persons - 6%

Household Types

One-person households - 32%
Non-family households - 6%
Families with children - 37%
Couples without children - 21%
Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

1 child - 35%
2 children - 21%
3 or more children - 7%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 13%
15 to 64 years - 69%
65 years and over - 15%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

Canadian - 38%
English - 32%
Irish - 23%
Scottish - 21%
French - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 2%
25 to 34 years - 14%
35 to 44 years - 16%
45 to 54 years - 21%
55 to 64 years - 21%
65 to 74 years - 13%
75 to 84 years - 7%
85 years and over - 2%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 4%
5 to 9 years - 4%
10 to 14 years - 4%
15 to 19 years - 4%
20 to 29 years - 13%
30 to 39 years - 13%
40 to 49 years - 13%
50 to 59 years - 16%
60 to 69 years - 11%
over 70 years - 8%

Vanier Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 7 Catholic schools serving Vanier. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate and French Immersion.

Public Schools

7

Catholic Schools

7

Public

Catholic

Having Fun in Vanier

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Vanier feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 11 parks in Vanier, with 50 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.

Number of Parks

11

Number of Recreation Facilities

50

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 10
Pool - 1
Tennis Courts - 4
Basketball Courts - 4
Ball Diamonds - 7
Sports Fields - 7
Tracks - 2
Community Centre - 1
Splash Pads - 2
Sports Courts - 2
Outdoor Games Facility - 1
Stadium - 1
Trails - 7
Fitness/Weight Room - 1

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Getting Around in Vanier

There are 106 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Oshawa. In Vanier, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 39%
Commute to another city - 60%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 80%
Transit - 11%
Walk/bike - 7%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 29%
30 to 44 minutes - 13%
45 to 59 minutes - 8%
60 minutes and over - 18%
Less than 15 minutes - 29%

Work and Education in Vanier

In this neighbourhood, 8% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 44% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 17%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 11%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 9%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 4%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 3%
$200,000 and over - 1%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 31%
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 20%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Retail trade - 14%
Manufacturing - 11%
Health care and social assistance - 10%

Employment

Employed - 57% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 36% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Vanier Homes

In Vanier, there are a mix of home types. Vanier has a consistent population, with 39% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 14% 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 - 30%
Semi-detached house - 21%
Duplex - 4%
Row house - 7%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 22%
High-rise apartment/condo - 13%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 2%
Not condominium - 96%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 14%
2 bedrooms - 27%
3 bedrooms - 40%
No bedrooms - 0%
4 or more bedrooms - 16%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 49%
1981 to 1990 - 8%
1991 to 2000 - 3%
2001 to 2005 - 1%
2006 to 2010 - 0%
2011 to 2016 - 1%
1960 or before - 36%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 55%
Renter - 45%