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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

A peaceful and family-friendly neighbourhood with a mix of older and newer homes.

Property Pulse

Detached homes on large lots, some with ravine views and Dunbarton Creek nearby.

Community Canvas

A diverse community with residents of different ages and ethnic backgrounds.

What You'll Love

Great schools, beautiful parks, and a variety of home styles to choose from.

Have a look around Dunbarton.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Dunbarton is in west central Pickering. Formerly a village developed in the 1840s, more homes were built in the early to mid 1900s, and subdivisions were added in the 1980s in the north end. Also, a pocket of new development is ongoing. As a result, homes are varied in age and architectural style, but are typically on large lots. Dunbarton Creek is an important feature of this neighbourhood, as are the ravines and wooded natural areas.

People & Families in Dunbarton

Families with kids make up 60% of households in Dunbarton, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 10% of households are one person living alone. People in Dunbarton come from 65 different ethnic origins, and 37% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

905

Neighbourhood Population

2,910

Household Size

  • 1 person - 10%
  • 2 persons - 26%
  • 3 persons - 19%
  • 4 persons - 28%
  • 5 or more persons - 16%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 9%
  • Non-family households - 2%
  • Families with children - 59%
  • Couples without children - 22%
  • Multiple families in household - 6%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 27%
  • 2 children - 32%
  • 3 or more children - 10%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 18%
  • 15 to 64 years - 68%
  • 65 years and over - 13%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 19%
  • Canadian - 18%
  • Irish - 17%
  • Scottish - 16%
  • East Indian - 14%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 5%
  • 35 to 44 years - 16%
  • 45 to 54 years - 27%
  • 55 to 64 years - 25%
  • 65 to 74 years - 16%
  • 75 to 84 years - 6%
  • 85 years and over - 1%

Specific Age Groups

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

Dunbarton Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving Dunbarton. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Fine Arts, International Baccalaureate, Gifted/Talented Program, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

8

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in Dunbarton

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. There are 1 parks in Dunbarton, with 1 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 1.

Number of Parks

1

Number of Recreation Facilities

1

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playground - 1
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Getting Around in Dunbarton

There are 54 transit stops in Dunbarton. Rail stations include Pickering GO. In Dunbarton, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 20%
  • Commute to another city - 78%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 82%
  • Transit - 13%
  • Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 26%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 21%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
  • 60 minutes and over - 17%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 20%

Work and Education in Dunbarton

In Dunbarton, 40% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 74% have any postsecondary education. The finance and insurance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 1%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 3%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 11%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 17%
  • $200,000 and over - 26%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 18%
  • Management occupations - 18%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Finance and insurance - 10%
  • Manufacturing - 10%
  • Retail trade - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 62% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 33% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Dunbarton Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 40% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% 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 - 86%
  • Semi-detached house - 2%
  • Duplex - 5%
  • Row house - 2%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 2%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 3%
  • Not condominium - 96%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 1%
  • 2 bedrooms - 2%
  • 3 bedrooms - 30%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 63%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 27%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 18%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 13%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 8%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 11%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 8%
  • 1960 or before - 10%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 93%
  • Renter - 7%

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