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.
West Woodbridge is a diverse and family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Homes in West Woodbridge range from single-detached houses to high-rise apartments, offering a variety of options.
The community in West Woodbridge is made up of people from diverse ethnic backgrounds and various age groups.
You'll love the abundance of parks, great schools, and Humber River access in West Woodbridge.
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. Woodbridge is a large suburban community Vaughan. It was once an independent town before being amalgamated with nearby communities to form the city in 1971. West Woodbridge is mainly a residential area, separated from East Woodbridge by the Humber River.
People & Families in West Woodbridge
Families with kids make up 45% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 26% of households and 21% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 105 different ethnic origins, and 50% are first-generation immigrants, while 35% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
5,265
Neighbourhood Population
14,652
Household Size
- 1 person - 21%
- 2 persons - 31%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 15%
- 5 or more persons - 13%
Household Types
- One-person households - 21%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 45%
- Couples without children - 25%
- Multiple families in household - 5%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 29%
- 2 children - 24%
- 3 or more children - 9%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 12%
- 15 to 64 years - 61%
- 65 years and over - 25%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Italian - 58%
- East Indian - 9%
- Canadian - 6%
- English - 3%
- German - 2%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 6%
- 35 to 44 years - 12%
- 45 to 54 years - 19%
- 55 to 64 years - 18%
- 65 to 74 years - 21%
- 75 to 84 years - 16%
- 85 years and over - 4%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 14%
West Woodbridge Schools
West Woodbridge has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools, 8 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, Christian, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
8
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Having Fun in West Woodbridge
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 9 parks in this neighbourhood, with 29 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
9
Number of Recreation Facilities
29
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 8
- Pool - 1
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Basketball Courts - 4
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Fields - 3
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
- Trails - 3
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in West Woodbridge
There are 74 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In West Woodbridge, there are mostly vehicle commuters, a mix of commuting within and outside the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 44%
- Commute to another city - 55%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 88%
- Transit - 8%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 35%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 25%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
- 60 minutes and over - 10%
- Less than 15 minutes - 17%
Work and Education in West Woodbridge
In West Woodbridge, 24% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 57% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 9%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
- $200,000 and over - 9%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 26%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 16%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 12%
- Construction - 12%
- Manufacturing - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 54% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 41% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
West Woodbridge Homes
In West Woodbridge, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 26% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% 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 - 58%
- Semi-detached house - 9%
- Duplex - 7%
- Row house - 4%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 4%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 15%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 24%
- Not condominium - 75%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 10%
- 2 bedrooms - 14%
- 3 bedrooms - 27%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 48%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 22%
- 1981 to 1990 - 37%
- 1991 to 2000 - 18%
- 2001 to 2005 - 3%
- 2006 to 2010 - 7%
- 2011 to 2016 - 6%
- 1960 or before - 4%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 86%
- Renter - 13%