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 family-friendly neighbourhood with a mix of older and newer homes, surrounded by parks and nature.

Property Pulse

Mostly detached homes with large lots and attractive features like finished basements and open concept kitchens.

Community Canvas

A community of families, young professionals, and retirees, with a strong sense of community and pride.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks with playgrounds, sports facilities, and easy access to nature trails.

Have a look around Highbush.

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. The Highbush residential neighbourhood is located at the westernmost boundary of Pickering. Development occurred between 1900 and 1940, with more subdivision activity occurring in the 1980s and 1990s. Housing in this neighbourhood is primarily detached dwellings on large lots, as well as some townhouse developments. The Altona Forest to the east, Petticoat Creek, and the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor within the hydro transmission corridor, are key elements of Highbush.

People & Families in Highbush

Families with kids make up 70% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 16% of households and 9% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 83 different ethnic origins, and 33% are first-generation immigrants, while 37% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

1,305

Neighbourhood Population

4,422

Household Size

  • 1 person - 8%
  • 2 persons - 22%
  • 3 persons - 21%
  • 4 persons - 30%
  • 5 or more persons - 17%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 8%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 70%
  • Couples without children - 16%
  • Multiple families in household - 4%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 28%
  • 2 children - 37%
  • 3 or more children - 12%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 19%
  • 15 to 64 years - 72%
  • 65 years and over - 8%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 16%
  • East Indian - 15%
  • Canadian - 13%
  • Scottish - 12%
  • Italian - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 8%
  • 35 to 44 years - 20%
  • 45 to 54 years - 39%
  • 55 to 64 years - 17%
  • 65 to 74 years - 10%
  • 75 to 84 years - 2%
  • 85 years and over - 1%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 5%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 7%
  • 15 to 19 years - 9%
  • 20 to 29 years - 11%
  • 30 to 39 years - 11%
  • 40 to 49 years - 15%
  • 50 to 59 years - 16%
  • 60 to 69 years - 7%
  • over 70 years - 4%

Highbush Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Fine Arts, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.

Public Schools

7

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in Highbush

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, water access, and nature parks. There are 5 parks in this neighbourhood, with 18 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

5

Number of Recreation Facilities

18

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 4
  • Basketball Courts - 3
  • Ball Diamond - 1
  • Sports Fields - 2
  • Beach - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Campground - 1
  • Fishing Location - 1
  • Trails - 3
  • Nature Centre - 1
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Getting Around in Highbush

There are 35 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Highbush, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 18%
  • Commute to another city - 80%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 81%
  • Transit - 15%
  • Walk/bike - 0%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 25%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 22%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
  • 60 minutes and over - 24%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 12%

Work and Education in Highbush

In Highbush, 39% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 77% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 2%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 2%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 4%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 19%
  • $200,000 and over - 19%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 20%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
  • Management occupations - 17%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 11%
  • Educational services - 11%
  • Retail trade - 11%

Employment

  • Employed - 66% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 27% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Highbush Homes

In Highbush, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 25% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 7% 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 - 66%
  • Semi-detached house - 8%
  • Duplex - 6%
  • Row house - 17%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 3%
  • Not condominium - 96%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 1%
  • 2 bedrooms - 4%
  • 3 bedrooms - 35%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 58%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 6%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 13%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 53%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 12%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 7%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 3%
  • 1960 or before - 2%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 88%
  • Renter - 11%

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