Woodlands 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. The Woodlands neighbourhood is in southwest Pickering, and is a mix of residential areas in the north and west, and a commercial strip along the south, along Highway 2 and Highway 401. The commercial area includes restaurants, a motel, stores, and other services. Housing is mainly 2-storey single-detached homes on large lots, as well as townhome complexes. Homes near Petticoat Creek, which forms the western boundary, are a real mix of ages and architectural styles, mostly on large, wooded lots.

People & Families in Woodlands

Families with kids make up 59% of households in Woodlands, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 12% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 68 different ethnic origins, and 46% are first-generation immigrants, while 34% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

895

Neighbourhood Population

2,806

Household Size

1 person - 12%
2 persons - 29%
3 persons - 20%
4 persons - 20%
5 or more persons - 17%

Household Types

One-person households - 12%
Non-family households - 2%
Families with children - 59%
Couples without children - 21%
Multiple families in household - 6%

Children Per Family

1 child - 30%
2 children - 27%
3 or more children - 12%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 16%
15 to 64 years - 70%
65 years and over - 13%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

English - 13%
East Indian - 13%
Irish - 11%
Canadian - 10%
Scottish - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 0%
25 to 34 years - 10%
35 to 44 years - 18%
45 to 54 years - 22%
55 to 64 years - 26%
65 to 74 years - 17%
75 to 84 years - 6%
85 years and over - 1%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 4%
5 to 9 years - 5%
10 to 14 years - 6%
15 to 19 years - 6%
20 to 29 years - 13%
30 to 39 years - 11%
40 to 49 years - 12%
50 to 59 years - 16%
60 to 69 years - 13%
over 70 years - 5%

Woodlands Schools

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

Public Schools

7

Catholic Schools

5

Public

Catholic

Having Fun in Woodlands

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Woodlands feature playgrounds for kids. There are 2 parks in this neighbourhood, with 4 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

2

Number of Recreation Facilities

4

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 2
Basketball Court - 1
Community Centre - 1

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Getting Around in Woodlands

There are 28 transit stops in Woodlands. In Woodlands, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 19%
Commute to another city - 80%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 75%
Transit - 19%
Walk/bike - 4%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 26%
30 to 44 minutes - 17%
45 to 59 minutes - 14%
60 minutes and over - 26%
Less than 15 minutes - 13%

Work and Education in Woodlands

In Woodlands, 28% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 67% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 8%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 3%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 13%
$200,000 and over - 10%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 28%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
Management occupations - 11%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Retail trade - 12%
Health care and social assistance - 11%
Finance and insurance - 9%

Employment

Employed - 62% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 33% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Woodlands Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Woodlands has a consistent population, with 32% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 6% 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 - 61%
Semi-detached house - 2%
Duplex - 11%
Row house - 15%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
High-rise apartment/condo - 6%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 13%
Not condominium - 87%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 5%
2 bedrooms - 10%
3 bedrooms - 40%
No bedrooms - 0%
4 or more bedrooms - 44%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 21%
1981 to 1990 - 36%
1991 to 2000 - 12%
2001 to 2005 - 7%
2006 to 2010 - 6%
2011 to 2016 - 5%
1960 or before - 11%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 83%
Renter - 17%